Anchor Express

ACR VECTA2 Direction Finder - 2769.4

VECTA₂^TM

Key ACR VECTA2 Direction Finder Features:

• Alert and Locate system allows the user to monitor ALL emergency 121.5 MHz frequencies for land based direction finding involving PLBs & ELTs as well as marine based emergency situations involving EPIRB direction finding homing frequencies, and man overboard situations.
• Innovative Macro/Zoom TM scale displays 255 units of signal strength and provides ultra sensitive interpretation of signal direction
• Channel 2 training frequency of 121.775
• -113 db sensitive receiver detects weak signals at maximum range
• Mini-yagi antenna design provides decisive directional signal indication
• Speaker with volume control amplifies audible tone of beacon
• Rugged, stainless steel body design with collapsible PCB  antenna is portable and durable
• User-friendly display with large touch pad controls
• Weather resistant; can be used in light rain and damp conditions
• Polished stainless steel mounting bracket/handle included for securing Vecta2 to any horizontal surface for effective scanning; quick release of Vecta2 for use as a portable device by disconnecting cables, engaging handle
• Includes carry case, hip pouch, AC/DC power supply, fold-down handle, headphones, remote antenna, training video
• User replaceable batteries (Duracell DL223A or equivalent)
• Operating life: 30 hours continuous

Size:

9.0 x 2.5 x 1.5 in (23 x 6 x 4 cm), 9.0 x 16.0 x 1.5 in (23 x 40.6 x 4 cm) with antenna opened

Weight:

15.6 oz (442 g) with battery and handle

Accessory: 

3 -ft (91 cm) low profile stainless whip antenna; stainless steel ferrule with standard 1- in x 14 thread (mounting base sold separately at your local marine dealer): 20-ft coaxial cable

Application Recommendations:

This device is used for ALL 121.5 homing frequencies for land based direction finding involving PLBs & ELTs as well as marine based emergency situations involving EPIRB direction finding homing frequencies, and man overboard situations. Also appropriate for SAR responsible for PLB searches.

Material:

Aluminum body, PCB antennas

Color:

Hi-Viz Yellow with blue label

Limited Warranty:

1 year

Frequency Received:

121.5 MHz and 121.755 MHz 

Battery:

2-2/3 A Lithium (DL223A Duracell), common camera battery, readily available

Operating Life:

30 hours continuous on one battery, unlimited operating life on either AC or DC power supply