Decent Transmitter

[Sean]

Well, as you know, i lost my bird last weekend. took 2 days tofind him due to no telemtry. Because im only a wee trainee at the moment , im skint lol. so ive decided to buy myself 173 transmitter, battery tester, and a transmitter tester. alot of guys in the club have 173 systems so if the worse does come to the worse i could ask maybe borrow the receiver. while at the same time saving to buy my own receiver. question is, where could i get a decent transmitter, with alot of battery life and fairly light for a wee male harris hawk. Ive seen FMV Merlin Transmitterstransmitter and they seem to be the best, but im not sure if the do 173 frequencies. thanks for t eh help guys

[Blaze]

Thanks for what help?.....You havnt had any :wink: lol.............Sorry mate couldn't resist...........Iv just bought a telemetry set off ebay but i havn't a clue how it works.......I cant even test it to see it does work dont know what im doing.............If theres any of you lovely people out there living in west yorks or not too far away could you please help me with this il get a couple of pints in!

[Fehgan101]

If you are looking for a cheaper but still effective telemetry set try Hawkfinder.

I've used it on a male harris for three years and it has never let me down although the only time I have used it was when I test the system. Do this by either getting a mate to hide it a mile or two away and then you find it. If you have the best system costing £££££££ then whats the point if you cant use it.

The guys name is P.T Chapman and his no. is 0115 8498364

[Sean]

im gonna buy some good telemtry, even if its expensive, but going to just get a transmitter for now, while i save lol

[Saker-Clive]

There's several on eBay right now from £15

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/falconry-marshall-transmitter-173-frequency-chan-5_W0QQitemZ7193062684QQcategoryZ90871QQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/173-Marshalls-Transmitter_W0QQitemZ7192999330QQcategoryZ90871QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/martin-jones-telemetry-transmitter_W0QQitemZ7193192193QQcategoryZ90871QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/falconry-transmitter-173-frequency_W0QQitemZ7193063089QQcategoryZ90871QQrdZ 1QQcmdZViewItem

[OutFlying]

peels bells is selling a full set, receiver and transmitter for £350.

If you only own a transmitter, how do you know its working before fitting it to your hawk ?

[Gaz]

Just wondering that meself Jim

[Sean]

by using a battery tester and transmitter tester,
Clive i dont even have a ebay account , and couldnt stand by the computer bidding lol

[Darren]

Shaun it would cost you about £150 for a transmitter from Marshalls, why not buy the Luksander from Andy Peel for £350...well worth the price

[HunterPaul]

Shaun it would cost you about £150 for a transmitter from Marshalls, why not buy the Luksander from Andy Peel for £350...well worth the price
more than worth it... if you let it go you are missing out on a bargain ....

[Addi]

Well, as you know, i lost my bird last weekend. took 2 days tofind him due to no telemtry. Because im only a wee trainee at the moment , im skint lol. so ive decided to buy myself 173 transmitter, battery tester, and a transmitter tester. alot of guys in the club have 173 systems so if the worse does come to the worse i could ask maybe borrow the receiver. while at the same time saving to buy my own receiver. question is, where could i get a decent transmitter, with alot of battery life and fairly light for a wee male harris hawk. Ive seen FMV Merlin Transmitterstransmitter and they seem to be the best, but im not sure if the do 173 frequencies. thanks for t eh help guys

you wouldnt need a merlin transmitter .. a male harris is more than capable of carrying most falconry transmitters without any issues

[Addi]

Thanks for what help?.....You havnt had any :wink: lol.............Sorry mate couldn't resist...........Iv just bought a telemetry set off ebay but i havn't a clue how it works.......I cant even test it to see it does work dont know what im doing.............If theres any of you lovely people out there living in west yorks or not too far away could you please help me with this il get a couple of pints in!

i dont live too far away from you if you want some help mate

[OutFlying]

by using a battery tester and transmitter tester,
Clive i dont even have a ebay account , and couldnt stand by the computer bidding lol


A battery tester won't tell you if the transmitter is working, a transmitter tester won't tell you if the transmitter is working at a range. You need a receiver.......................... Otherwise your still flying blind.

[Sean]

addi, i mean the brand, merlin

[Gurt]

If all else fails Biotrack are English and their after service is pretty good, although their prices are going up. 3rd season and all ok.Choice of three tags, but the FT3 is the most powerful and better to track the bird when on a kill on the ground. 392 batteries, 100 for £47 from www.budgitbatteries.co.uk including postage.

[HawkNorth]

don't think batteries keep forever

[Saker-Clive]

Gurt your link is spelt wrong and doesn't work............................

http://www.budgetbatteries.co.uk/category/7/Watch-Button-Batteries.html?cartid=21840_8Nov05_161856

I get mine from the states and I get Energizers, £15 for a 100 with free p&p

[RabbitHawker]

I use the merlin transmitters i/3n fmv, a good month's signal on one lithium battery, great. Only around £100 from the US,

[Kentish Falconry]

We have got a VEGA 5 Channel receiver with a HiTrak transmitter that we no longer use, the transmitter has a life time guarantee and is manufactured by Alpha RF Ltd and marketed by Wildlife Tracking Systems, Check out the transmitter at www.alpharf.co.uk will take £200 for the lot (transmitter alone is £130.00 model WT603S has been used once only) Any one interested can PM me for my phone number.
Terry