I would get diferent frequenceies, that way if you have dificulties with one you can switch over. Perhaps channels A & C so there's a space between them & they don't bleed over
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I use 2 transmitters on my eagle. They are different frequency's and operate on different channels. One is on channel 1 and the other is on channel 3 and the one I use on my HH is on channel 4. The ones I have for the eagle alos have different beeps. One beeps really fast and the other is a standard slow beep.
Post by shortwingn on Apr 16, 2006 11:11:28 GMT -5
I use two transmiters built on the same frequency for the same bird. One tail mount & one leg mount. I put the battery in so they sound off apart. When I listen to the sound intensity I can tell if the bird is in a tree (two hard beeps), on the ground (one hard beep, one medium beep), or in water (one medium beep, one low beep). It also gives me an idear if there is a problem with one or the other transmiter. If you think about it two transmiters on diffrent frequencys only makes you change channles if one dies. Erik
I don't change channels because over the years I have acquired 2 mini 10 receivers. I realize that this is not common, but, I would perfer 2 receivers and 2 different frequency. As far as I know, most falconers that fly with multiple transmitters have different frequency's. I think the Marshall receiver has some kind of memory programed into it to allow you to switch without having to re-dial in the transmitter. I wouldn't be capable of knowing whether or not my bird was in a tree or in a pond just by the sound of the transmitter. I can tell you if the bird is on the ground or in the air.
Post by shortwingn on Apr 22, 2006 23:24:38 GMT -5
Do you pack the receivers with you into the field? It is a good idea to have a back up receiver; I keep one in the car and one with me. Worked well last time I fell in a river and soaked my receiver. That memory thing sounds nice. If you work with your transmitters enough you will be able to tell a lot from the signal.
I use my transmitters every time I fly, but, I hope I don't have to work with them because that means the bird has taken off. I do pack my receiver when I know that I am going to be a long way away from the car. I have the soft bag that has the shoulder strap on it.
