whats a good Telemetry

[Redtail Hawk]

Hi,im looking to get a new Telemetry,and i would like one that could cover all my hawking needs,i have a F/Redtail,but will be moveing up to falcons at some point
so i need a Telemetry that would cover all of this at a good price,
Anyone that could point me in the right way,many thanks mark(redtail hawk)

[Berkut]

Mark,
If you go for a set of Marshalls or Luksander you won,t go wrong.I used Luksander for years with no problems,but I now use Marshalls as they do seem to have edged ahead slightly.The big plus with Marshalls is you get a 2yr warranty with the receiver and a 3yr warranty with the transmitters.With Luksander it is 3months for the receiver and 30 days for the chrystal in the transmitter. I fly large falcons at gulls, which really tests telemetry over long range, and also goshawks , which tests it well on short distances as sometimes you are nearly standing on a gos before you find it.

[Terry Hanson]

Mark,
If you go for a set of Marshalls or Luksander you won,t go wrong.I used Luksander for years with no problems,but I now use Marshalls as they do seem to have edged ahead slightly.The big plus with Marshalls is you get a 2yr warranty with the receiver and a 3yr warranty with the transmitters.With Luksander it is 3months for the receiver and 30 days for the chrystal in the transmitter. I fly large falcons at gulls, which really tests telemetry over long range, and also goshawks , which tests it well on short distances as sometimes you are nearly standing on a gos before you find it.

I would agree, I have used both on 173mhz. Another advantage with the Marshall is the new RT plus transmitter has a very short antenna on 173mhz.
Terry

[Kentish Falconry]

Mark,
If you go for a set of Marshalls or Luksander you won,t go wrong.I used Luksander for years with no problems,but I now use Marshalls as they do seem to have edged ahead slightly.The big plus with Marshalls is you get a 2yr warranty with the receiver and a 3yr warranty with the transmitters.With Luksander it is 3months for the receiver and 30 days for the chrystal in the transmitter. I fly large falcons at gulls, which really tests telemetry over long range, and also goshawks , which tests it well on short distances as sometimes you are nearly standing on a gos before you find it.

I agree with the above but I also recomend that you look at the Alpha RF range of Transmitters and Receivers www.alpharf.co.uk they are British manufactured so there is no problem with sending anything back as delays can occur with sending gear back to the USA also Alpha RF carry a lifetime guarantee on all parts. The Systems can also be bought from Wildlife tracking Systems and Ben Long. I have used the Alpha RF for 15 years and have never had a problem. All the Transmitters have short loaded antennas probably the shortest on the market and have outstanding range and accuracy.
Terry

[GoneHawking]

Most of the top telemetry brands are much of the same in practicality (although I use and prefer Marshall), the biggest problem with telemetry is the user, learn how to use the set before you loose the bird, practice lots in the off season and really try and understand how the set works, and remember just because your bird is wearing telemetry doesn't mean you will get it back, basic field craft is essential.

Mark

[Kentish Falconry]

Most of the top telemetry brands are much of the same in practicality (although I use and prefer Marshall), the biggest problem with telemetry is the user, learn how to use the set before you loose the bird, practice lots in the off season and really try and understand how the set works, and remember just because your bird is wearing telemetry doesn't mean you will get it back, basic field craft is essential.

Mark

Good point Mark, no matter how good your telemetry is unless you know how to use it. Practice makes perfect as many on this Forum have found out.
When you get a new system test it out and get someone to hide a transmitter then go track it down,when you can do this 10 times out of 10 then use it on your bird. Don't try to learn how to track after you have lost your bird.
Terry

[James_Falconry1]

Use Marshalls briliant sets and use 173mhz as its the legal frequency unless al your hawking friends are on 216 then if one of you loose your hawk u can all help. Ive prob said it before learn to use it. I did SJ used to go and hide them outside his village and send me off finding them for ages and it was good fun to. it definetely taught me to use it. If you can find a tidly transmitter that isnt attached to a bird and not jingling with bells then your doing well. As a hawk with the telemetry will always be easier to see if your very close.

jimmy

[Redtail Hawk]

Many Thanks to you all.

[Dagi]

i use a marshell every day and find them spot on.tou carnt go wrong.i use mine on falcons and hawks on landfill sites in all weathers and had no probs

[Coedhirion]

I prefer 216mz and use Luksander, mine came direct with a years warranty. Trouble is it has to go back to USA.
Good British make is easier to get fixed or checked out. Use 216 as the signal appears to carry further around here as line of site is often only 1 mile before the next hill. Also my friends use 216 so if a bird went missing we can go out with at least 3 receivers and split up. We each know which channel and tuning each others transmitters are picked up on our receivers, it has been very useful on a number of occasions.

[Berkut]

I prefer 216mz and use Luksander, mine came direct with a years warranty. Trouble is it has to go back to USA.
Good British make is easier to get fixed or checked out. Use 216 as the signal appears to carry further around here as line of site is often only 1 mile before the next hill. Also my friends use 216 so if a bird went missing we can go out with at least 3 receivers and split up. We each know which channel and tuning each others transmitters are picked up on our receivers, it has been very useful on a number of occasions.
This is good advice.All the people I fly with are on the same frequency.
Also get yourself a magnetic roof mounted arial.

[Stephen]

has any one tried the trx-3s from falconry electronics as i am thinking
of getting one of these systems i know some peps with it and they find it good
any help would be good