VIC-1 Question

[mdemars03]

So I'm looking at adding a VIC-1 system in my truck. What is a decent price for the main control and say 4 crew stations? Also is there any other piece of equipment needed? I still need to figure out what cables and how many I would need but I am taking this one step at a time. Any help is appreciated and if there is a better system than the VIC-1 without breaking the bank in cost please feel free to let me know. If someone has a complete VIC-1system (4 crew stations not necessary but need for atleast 2 people) with all the necessary cables not being used pm me and we can talk. Thanks for all the help.

 

[CARNAC]

You need a AM1780 main control box. A C-2298 crew station for each person. Cables to connect them are the CX4723 which come in various lengths. A CX4720 to connect the AM1780 to power (battery) or to the MX7777 surge suppressor (but then you need some additional cables).

You will then need the H161 headset but there are some other options.

I have the AM1780 box in El Paso. I also have the C2298 boxes but not sure if I have them here in El Paso. I have a CX4720 cable. I will have to look through my cables and see if I have any spare CX4723 cables which are a little hard to find and can be quite pricey.

I think I have a spare surge suppressor but I doubt I have the special cable to connect the suppressor to the battery.

I have the Forward Observer model of the VIC1 for the M981 FISTV. It is similar but has some additional bells and whistles to enable 4 radios to be added in. That's a pretty rare system.

 

[mdemars03]

Well, if you have any parts for sale pm me and let me know. I'm sure I can work something out. Now, as far as the parts is it best to put the surge suppressor in the line up or are they ok without? This is my first time dealing with this system so I'm not too sure. I had read over your post from years ago about the cables and parts for the VIC-1 and it was really helpful, at this point I'm trying to get a system in my truck so you can actually talk to another person. With no muffler and that whistler turbo it can be a pretty noisy (but incredibly fun) drive.

 

[Flyingvan911]

The VIC1 is great. The H161 headsets really block out the noise. I also have a whistler.

 

[mdemars03]

The VIC1 is great. The H161 headsets really block out the noise. I also have a whistler.

Awesome! Glad to know those headsets will work with a whistler. From what I keep reading the VIC-1 seems to be one of the best systems to use and it doesn't seem like it is stupid expensive either.

 

[BillIdaho]

You could probably get by without the MX7777. As I recall, that device was intended to prevent the RT524 and RT246 (not to mention a few other options) from current spikes when starting/shutting off an engine. Those RT's were prone to not tolerating the variation on voltage when someone started or shut off the engine with the radio(s) on.
With just a VIC-1 system, I do believe you would be fine----but I would get into the habit of shutting down the VIC-1 before either starting or shutting off your engine.

 

[BillIdaho]

(And technically speaking, I think the MX7777 becomes an MX7778 once you attach the cables to it.)
(?)

 

[mdemars03]

Thanks for the info. If I will be fine without I will leave it out for now. Possibly in the future if I get a radio I will add it in. For now I'm mainly going just for the VIC-1 to help keep some of the cost down.

 

[CARNAC]

(And technically speaking, I think the MX7777 becomes an MX7778 once you attach the cables to it.)
(?)

Sorry but no. The MX7778 is a totally different suppressor. It does the same function but is shaped differently. In person, I've only seen 2 and I own one of those two. The MX7778 is the one pictured below with the connection points both on the same side. The MX7777 has one connection point on each side of the suppressor.

This is all contrary to the place where I got the photo of the MX7777 below. Those "EXPERTS" are claiming it is a MX7778. Maybe they need to hire me.

 

[CARNAC]

I'll try to find all the stuff this weekend.

 

[mdemars03]

I'll try to find all the stuff this weekend.

No problem. I'm not in a huge rush. Thanks for all your help!!

 

[mdemars03]

Well, I found everything for a complete VIC-1 system. Hopefully this weekend I will have a chance to try and hook it up and see if I can get it working. I got a complete set with 2 crew stations and a headset. Next on my list is to find a radio to add in to the set up. Thanks for all help!!

 

[CARNAC]

Got a 524 sitting here ready to go.

 

[mdemars03]

Let me know how much and we will go from there.

 

[CARNAC]

250 includes the mount. I have an antenna (just the antenna) and a handmike I can throw in.

PM me if you want it and we can set up a meet.