Back Up Camera

[Pete Masterson]

On the railroad, we just set the switch.... with the bird, my wife
points in the direction to go.
Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203
El Sobrante, CA




On Aug 27, 2006, at 6:04 PM, Gardner Yeaw wrote:

> Pete,
> What is the railroad signal for ‘a little to the left’?
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Pete Masterson
> Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 5:37 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Back Up Camera
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> Having worked over half my career at a railroad, I simply trained my
> dear wife in the art of railway hand signals. It gets interesting
> when she gives the "kick car free" signal when unhooking the toad....
>
>
> Pete Masterson
> aeonix1@...
> '95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203
> El Sobrante, CA
>
> On Aug 27, 2006, at 10:59 AM, one_dusty_hoot wrote:
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>> Cheap walkie talkies, DON'T talk unless you KNOW I
>> am going to hit something.
>> Bob Janes
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>> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> , "Gregory OConnor"
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Rob, is it worth an upgrade from the factory B&W system? and is
>> there
>>> a way to get intercom to enhance voice contact with
>>> lookout 'ComeOnBack' person?
>>>
>>> When I back up my Dumptruck and trailer I get out and take a walk
>>> around then I place a mini cone next to landmarks. Never do I hit a
>>> thing, no camera, life is stressfree and easy. However backing up
>>> the bus is very stressful as the copilot says "I'll look" and my
>> walk
>>> around review would spark a 'you have no trust debate'. Who wants
>> to
>>> start a trip this way.
>>> As I back up I hear "a little to the right". My question is "my
>>> right or your right" Then I hear "we are facing the same way what
>> do
>>> you think". I respond "I shouldn't be thinking, you are directing
>>> me, just point, damit" Then I see clearly in the monitor a single
>>> digit reply. This is the only time I can see a command as every
>>> other time he is in view of a mirror or the camera and only an arm
>>> in one and a torso in the other.
>>>
>>> Then a new sign language, hands to the side, what's that mean? As
>>> he starts to push on the bumper I realize the Umpire SAFE sign L is
>>> equivalent to Bus driver STOP sign L. Then the walk to the drivers
>>> window. The pace is reminiscent of an Umpite walk to the mound,
>> does
>>> the repeated over exaggerated 'He's safe motion' evoke a Baseball
>>> authority ambition in someone? As he approaches I adjust my cup
>> and
>>> wait for his first pitch. The co pilot says "when I do this ( he
>>> motions safe)it means stop". I hold my arms out forward, thumbs
>> side
>>> by side, palms facing him and say "I thought this meant stop". He
>>> replies "that means, Ouh - hay - Beep -Beep, are you wearing
>> double
>>> knit polyester or something". I reply "What?, are you Donna
>> Sommers
>>> now?, this aint a Prevost, no Discoball hanging in the galley". I
>>> then jump out of my seat, take a walk around, place some landmark
>>> indicators and back the bus in safe. I often wondered if the
>>> nightstand placed rear and center was a selling feature in the
>>> classic FC's, prompted by backup /setup anxiety.
>>>
>>> GregoryO'Connor
>>> 94ptRomolandCA
>>> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> , "Rob Robinson"
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Greg here are the specs for the particular system I bought......
>>>>
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>>>> *Complete Specs for 68-CHNV*
>>>> *Camera Specs:* TV System NTSC Image Sensor Panasonic 1/4"
>> CCD
>>> CCD
>>>> Effective Pixels (NTSC)510(H) x 492(V) Resolution 380 TV lines
>>> Horizontal
>>>> Sync Frequency EIA: 15.750 khz -- CCIR:15.625 khz Scanning System
>>> 2:1
>>>> Interlace Sensitivity 0 lux (IR On), with >30' IR Range SYNC
>> System
>>>> Internal Signal
>>>> to Noise Ratio better than 48dB Electronic Shutter
>>>> (NTSC)1/60-1/100,000 sec. Gamma
>>>> Correction 0.45 Lens f 2.5 mm Video Output 1.0 Vp-p composite
>> video
>>> at 75
>>>> ohm Backlight Compensation Automatic Gain Control AGC Power
>> Supply
>>> DC 12V
>>>> (+/-10%), 125 ma Weight 480 gr Storage Temperature -22°F to 140°F
>>> Operation
>>>> Temperature 32°F to 122°F View Angle 130° diagonally -- 78°/104°
>>> Ver/Hor
>>>> Construction Aluminum, with painted finish Dimensions 3.75"w x
>>> 3.20"h x 2.64
>>>> "d *Monitor Specs:* Display TFT Color LCD Exterior Dimensions
>>> (6.8) 6.77"W
>>>> x 5.6"H x 1.25"D Display Dimensions 5-7/16" W x 4-1/8"H Number of
>>> Pixels
>>>> 268,568 Screen Size 6.8" Diagonally LCD Display Dots 1152(H)x234
>> (V)
>>>> System Selectable
>>>> NTSC or PAL Input Signal 1.0 V p-p Composite at 75 ohms Power
>> Source
>>>> DC 12V Operation
>>>> Temperature 23 °F to 122 °F Storage Temperature -13 °F to 158 °
>> F
>>> Power
>>>> Consumption 6 watts max Weight 1.05 lbs Inputs 2 audio/video
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 26/08/06, Gregory OConnor wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Rob,COLOUR monitor are they 50 Hertz?
>>>>> GregoryO'Connor
>>>>> 94pt
>>>>> NotFromNiceville
>>>>>
>>>>> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> >>> 40yahoogroups.com>,
>>>>> "Rob Robinson"
>>>>>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I concur with the recommendation of http://www.rvcams.com Tim helped
>> me
>>>>> immensely.
>>>>>> For around $400 I put in a colour flat panel monitor and new
>>> rear
>>>>> camera. I
>>>>>> used existing coaxial cable with a Radio Shack S/Coax
>> adapter. I
>>>>> have
>>>>>> pictures of dash install and rear camera install if
>> interested.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 25/08/06, Randy Merrill wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I need to replace my Sanyo VDC 2512 black/white back up
>>> camera. I
>>>>> have
>>>>>>> done a web search and can't find that exact model number.
>> Can
>>>>> anyone
>>>>>>> tell me where I can find a Sanyo replacement or recommend
>>> another
>>>>>>> comparable camera? I don't have time to be modifying the box
>>>>> where the
>>>>>>> camera sits, so I need something that will mount like the
>>> Sanyo.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Any help will be greatly appreciated.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Randy Merrill
>>>>>>> 1993 WLWB
>>>>>>> Ocala, Florida
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
>>>>>> 94 WLWB
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>>>> --
>>>> Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
>>>> 94 WLWB
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