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John Wiley · September 12th, 2012, 07:26 PM

Hi all,

Recently the transmitter of my Sony UWP-V1 wireless kit died (a bad battery leaked acid all through the internal components) so I'm looking to replace it. I'd like to avoid paying for a whole new kit if possible and was wondering how I can ensure I get the right frequency transmitter. Also, my kit was purchased before the crackdown on wireless frequencies a few years ago (though I'm in Aus so it doesn't apply to me, but might effect what I can purchase these days) so I don't know if it's even possible for me to use my current reciever with any new transmitters.

The frequency range on mine is listed as:

66-67
792.250-805.500mhz.

The compnent name for the transmitter is Sony UTX-B2, (the reciever is URX-B2)

I didn't see any listed on B & H with the same frequency, but maybe I'm loking in the wrong place. Anyboy able to offer any advice to save me from forking out a few extra hundred bucks for a kit?

Cheers,
John

Allan Black · September 12th, 2012, 08:36 PM

Try calling around the local Sony distributors, one may point you to someone who has blown up a B2 receiver and has a spare UTX-B2 transmitter.

Had the same thing happen to one of our rigs a few years ago, but we caught it before the acid did any real damage.
Baking soda in hot water cleaned it up .. now we take the batteries out after every shoot no matter how tired we are :)

Cheers.

Richard Crowley · September 12th, 2012, 11:37 PM

Keep checking eBay also. And there are other online sources of used audio equipment. As you say, 700MHz stuff should be easier to find since it is illegal here in North America now.

Andrew Smith · September 13th, 2012, 07:28 AM

Hi John,

I think Sony only sells them as a full kit.

On the other hand, I'm in Brisbane and could possibly make use of your lone receiver.

Andrew

Paul R Johnson · September 13th, 2012, 07:33 AM

certainly available in other countries, including UK and US, so I'd suspect a dealer could get one for you (or buy abroad) BUT they are very expensive - components are always so much dearer than the parts in a kit!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/570259-REG/Sony_UTX_B2V_3032_UTX_B2_Bodypack_Transmitter_for.html

Andrew Smith · September 13th, 2012, 07:41 AM

That's quite a pleasant surprise. I happily stand corrected.

Andrew

Shaun Roemich · September 13th, 2012, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul R Johnson

certainly available in other countries, including UK and US, so I'd suspect a dealer could get one for you (or buy abroad) BUT they are very expensive - components are always so much dearer than the parts in a kit!
Sony UTX-B2 Bodypack Transmitter for UWP Series UTXB2V/3032 B&H

FYI: The link is for the wrong frequency range...

September 12th, 2012, 07:26 PM	#1
John Wiley Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Byron Bay, Australia Posts: 1,155	Need replacement transmitter... Is it posible? Hi all, Recently the transmitter of my Sony UWP-V1 wireless kit died (a bad battery leaked acid all through the internal components) so I'm looking to replace it. I'd like to avoid paying for a whole new kit if possible and was wondering how I can ensure I get the right frequency transmitter. Also, my kit was purchased before the crackdown on wireless frequencies a few years ago (though I'm in Aus so it doesn't apply to me, but might effect what I can purchase these days) so I don't know if it's even possible for me to use my current reciever with any new transmitters. The frequency range on mine is listed as: 66-67 792.250-805.500mhz. The compnent name for the transmitter is Sony UTX-B2, (the reciever is URX-B2) I didn't see any listed on B & H with the same frequency, but maybe I'm loking in the wrong place. Anyboy able to offer any advice to save me from forking out a few extra hundred bucks for a kit? Cheers, John

September 12th, 2012, 08:36 PM	#2
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,918	Re: Need replacement transmitter... Is it posible? Try calling around the local Sony distributors, one may point you to someone who has blown up a B2 receiver and has a spare UTX-B2 transmitter. Had the same thing happen to one of our rigs a few years ago, but we caught it before the acid did any real damage. Baking soda in hot water cleaned it up .. now we take the batteries out after every shoot no matter how tired we are :) Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

September 12th, 2012, 11:37 PM	#3
Richard Crowley Trustee Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,238	Re: Need replacement transmitter... Is it posible? Keep checking eBay also. And there are other online sources of used audio equipment. As you say, 700MHz stuff should be easier to find since it is illegal here in North America now.

September 13th, 2012, 07:28 AM	#4
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,061	Re: Need replacement transmitter... Is it posible? Hi John, I think Sony only sells them as a full kit. On the other hand, I'm in Brisbane and could possibly make use of your lone receiver. Andrew

September 13th, 2012, 07:33 AM	#5
Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,044	Re: Need replacement transmitter... Is it posible? certainly available in other countries, including UK and US, so I'd suspect a dealer could get one for you (or buy abroad) BUT they are very expensive - components are always so much dearer than the parts in a kit! http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/570259-REG/Sony_UTX_B2V_3032_UTX_B2_Bodypack_Transmitter_for.html

September 13th, 2012, 07:41 AM	#6
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,061	Re: Need replacement transmitter... Is it posible? That's quite a pleasant surprise. I happily stand corrected. Andrew