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Posted by Majestic Tree H on 11-25-2011 06:19 PM:

Garmin DC40 w/216.00 Transmitter

I can make the Transmitter Case much smaller .. It does'nt need to be water proof cuz the Micro Falconry Transmitter is Totaly Sealed, This Transmitter has a Magnetic Switch in it ..

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Posted by Majestic Tree H on 11-25-2011 06:52 PM:

Here's a very very Short Video of how the Transmitter works

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoCBkujE0vY

Posted by Ghillieman05 on 11-25-2011 10:05 PM:

That's really neat. What's the range on it? And how much would one cost out the door like that?

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Posted by john Duemmer on 11-25-2011 10:14 PM:

Very neat idea, my main concern would be the durability on the antenna.

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Posted by Majestic Tree H on 11-25-2011 10:33 PM:

The Antenna is a High Tensil Braided Aloy with Heatshrink cover ... You can Twist it around your finger all the way down to the Screw in section of the transmitter .. If you should ever ware out an Antenna their about $8 to replace ..

Heres a Link ... Mine is abit more expansive .. You can buy one without the Mag. Switch for $95 ..

http://www.davidsonsfalconry.com/transmitters.html

Posted by JiM on 11-25-2011 10:43 PM:

I bet you could of sold a boat load 5 years ago. Today, why?

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Posted by Majestic Tree H on 11-25-2011 10:50 PM:

Why Cuz a 1000 yard Line of Site isn't enough distance with the Garmin here in the Shenandoah Valley !!! If you put a hill in between you and your hound you can cut that in half ..

Posted by on 11-28-2011 11:32 PM:

Pretty interesting! I really like the size of the unit. I don't think folks realize how important the radio telemetry still is in mountainous terrain. I know I will not turn a dog loose without old faithful. I am guessing you made the housing out of something from the hardware store.

So are you going to make a few of these to sell or just providing info on an alternative sized unit.. I am guessing the freq is only in 216?? Also range is it comparable to a regular powered collar. I have always used the C cell Johnson collar, and not a high powered collar because of the potential for a reflection or just flat out being swamped. What about batt. life?

You are probably wondering, can this guy not figure out how to click on the link by now, but thought I would help put this one back to the top, looks like the cats pajamas to me, and it may be usefull to someone else who didn't see it.

I would order one or two to try out if you are making them.

Posted by Majestic Tree H on 11-29-2011 10:17 AM:

No I'am not Selling anything !! lol Just showing you can have a Back-up in a Very Small Configuration ... And yes the 2 nylon threaded Plugs came from the Hardware Store ..

These Transmitters are Very Strong !! and they come in all the Common Feg.

Posted by Majestic Tree H on 11-29-2011 10:17 PM:

Up Close Look at the Transmitter

The 1/3N Battery is as big as the Transmitter

Posted by on 12-02-2011 02:03 AM:

Which hardware store you getting those plugs at? I am in your neck of the woods from time to time, yesterday being the most recent.

I can't seem to find them at the ones that are close to me. Looked at the Saunton Lowes, but didn't see any but I was getting alot of stuff, so really didn't spend a whole lot of time looking, just filling the cart with what was on the list as fast as I could...ended up with two carts full and a thin wallet!

Also how are you attaching them, just dirlling thru and a rivet? Soon as I can find the plugs, I am ordering one.

thankx for the info.

Posted by Majestic Tree H on 12-02-2011 10:58 AM:

Here is alink to them on-line http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/it...1&catid=551

Go to Tractor Supply and back in the Horse tack section they have 1/4" Chicago Screws ...

The Chicago Screw goes thru the Inside Wall of the Tube .. Got to use Tweasers to do it ..

Posted by on 02-03-2012 03:36 AM:

BTT

Posted by on 02-04-2012 02:30 AM:

Mr. Morrow

I have told a few guys about this post and your idea on attaching the falcon transmitter to a DC 40. I p.m.ed a few guys the link and showed a few close friends the pic's on the post, they were blown away by the size.

I haven't ordered my transmitter yet, just wondering which mod transmitter you had and if you were going to get another one would you stay with the one you had.

I have gotten so tired of keeping up with all these dang collars when I load up to go hunting. Two transmitters on 1 collar still seems pretty impressive to me expecially the size.

thanks for sharing all your wonderfull ideas, tips and knowledge with the rest of the hunting world. I always find usefull info in all of your posts.

Posted by Majestic Tree H on 02-04-2012 01:41 PM:

This one does not have a On/Off Mag. Switch .. Just remove the Battery..

Very good price for a good Transmitter

1/3N FMV $95.00
8 grams w/batteries
Uses a single 1/3N Lithium Battery
45 Days Plus Operating Life!
30 Miles Range L.O.S.
Same Freq's as listed above for FMV
Battery Included

http://www.davidsonsfalconry.com/transmitters.html

Mine is made by Merlin Systems and they cost $165 ..

http://www.mikesfalconry.com/product.asp?specific=1124

We have quite a few of the these Micro Transmitters .. Been Falconers since 1970 and these Transmitters come out in 1974

Posted by mjd on 02-06-2015 05:07 PM:

Anyone else using this set up ?
What kind of range are you getting ?
Thanks

Posted by mjd on 02-08-2015 02:39 AM:

Im wondering what kind of range the falconry 216 gets compared to a regular dog tracking collar

Posted by mjd on 02-08-2015 04:04 AM:

I pm,d him a few times over the years but no reply but ill give it another shot. I was hoping someone else may of tried this set up and could shed some light . Ive got a small beagle that beats her legs on the ecollar (sd 3225)and marshall so i thought id try the falcon trasmitter if they worked if they dont work very well ill keep wrapping with pipe insulation

Posted by mjd on 02-08-2015 05:24 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by The Seeker
I went to search on here and typed in FALCON there is a thread called (Over 10 miles of Transmition) I brought it back to the top hope this helps.

Thanks seeker
thats what i was looking for

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