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Tap into Secret Shortwave Signals with this Vectronics MultiReader
TM
Ever wonder what those mysterious
chirps, whistles, and buzzing sounds are on
the shortwave bands?
Much of it is RTTY, ASCII, CW and
AMTOR (FEC) signals passing commer-
cial, military, diplomatic, weather, aeronau-
tical, maritime, amateur and other traffic.
Tap into these “secret” signals
Plug this self-contained VECTRONICS
MultiReader
TM
into your shortwave receiv-
er’s earphone jack. Then watch these mys-
terious signals turn into exciting text mes-
sages as they scroll across an easy-to-read
LCD display. No computer, interface, spe-
cial cables or other equipment is needed.
Eavesdrop on the world!
Eavesdrop on the latest breaking news
as press agencies from all over the world
relay them on RTTY -- it’s like having a
private wire service in your home. Copy
RTTY weather stations from Antarctica,
Mali, Congo and many others.
Listen to military traffic passing from
Panama, Cyprus, Peru, etc. Catch diplo-
matic, research, commercial and maritime
traffic. Listen to maritime users, diplomats
and amateurs send and receive error free
messages using various forms of TOR
(Telex-Over-Radio).
Monitor Morse code communications
from hams, military, commercial, aeronau-
tical, diplomatic and maritime coastal sta-
tions from all over the world.
There’s plenty of exciting non-voice
traffic on shortwave that’ll keep you fasci-
nated . . . traffic you can’t read unless you
have a decoder.
Printer monitors 24 hours a day
Vectronic’s exclusive TelePrinterPort
TM
lets you monitor any station 24 hours a day
by printing their transmissions. Plug your
Epson compatible printer into the VEC-162
printer port and you’re ready to print.
VECTRONICS MessageSaver
TM
Save several pages of text in 8 K of
memory for later review or re-reading.
High Performance Modem
Consistently get solid copy from VEC-
TRONICS’ high performance PLL (phase-
lock loop) modem technology. Digs out
weak signals buried in noise and even
tracks slightly drifting signals. Mark and
space tones are copied -- give improved
decoding under adverse conditions.
Easy to use, tune and read
Just push a button to select modes and
features from a menu. A precision tuning
indicator makes tuning your receiver for
best copy on all modes quick and easy.
The 2 line 16 character LCD display
has contrast adjustment. One line comes in
at speed of signal, second line is delayed so
you catch every exciting word!
Copies standard shifts and speeds
Copy most standard shifts and speeds
in all modes. VECTRONICS’ AutoTrak
TM
automatic Morse Code speed tracking helps
VEC-162 to track and decode high speed
CW.
MultiReader
TM
Accessories
Use 12 VDC or use 110 VAC with
optional AC adapter, $12.95. VEC-162
measures 6
1
/
4
Wx2
1
/
2
Hx6
1
/
4
D inches.
VEC-162
$
179
95
Ship Code B
Computer Interface uses
JVFAX/HamComm Software
VEC-1613
$
39
95
Ship Code A
This computer interface lets you use
JVFAX or HamComm software to receive
and decode all kinds of digital data with
your transceiver. JVFAX software lets you
see fabulous full-color FAX and SSTV
pictures view, edit, store FAX/SSTV
images. Has skew correction, Auto-
Receive, Auto-Save, Automatic Tuning
Control and Auto-Sync. Receive Baudot,
ASCII, AMTOR, ARQ/FEC, SITOR A/B,
NAVTEX, SHIP and SYNOP.
SHORTWAVE
AT-100 Portable Shortwave Active Antenna/Tuner
If you want to expand your range
or just want to get better reception
from the stations you listen to, the
Vectronics AT-100 Active Antenna is
just what you’re looking for. This compact (only
1.75Hx5.5Wx4.75D) Active Antenna is perfect for
indoor use by itself or with an outside antenna.
This antenna tunes from 300 KHz to 30 MHz,
which covers AM broadcast, all shortwave and all
amateur radio bands. The signals from the whip
are electronically amplified by as much as 10 dB!
Unlike previous designs our antenna uses a
tuned input that provides selectivity (controllable
from the front panel) therefore reducing interfer-
ence and noise, and increasing the signal you do
want to hear.
AT-100 uses a 9 VDC battery or can be plugged
in with an optional AC adaptor, AC-12, $12.95.
It’s ideal to pack with your shortwave radio on
your next trip for much improved reception.
It features an alodined chassis, an electronic
powder coated painted cover, and pem nuts to avoid self-tapping screws. Built in the
USA using the best components and guaranteed to last!
If you’re an apartment or condo dweller, you don’t have to suffer through poor recep-
tion because of antenna restrictions. Your prayers are answered with Vectronics’ AT-100
Portable Active Antenna Tuner.
KC5FCC KC5FCC DE
KB5VKY KB5VKY
AT-100
$
79
95
Ship Code A
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VECTRONICS MULTI-READER
MODEL VEC-162