Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Kendall,WI
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Just wondering what people think of the tracker flash light. I like lighted collars but these look more convienient and 1 less collar on my dog.
How durable are they and what do they use for batteries? Can I get new ones at wal-mart or do you need to get them from Tracker?

Thanks,

Jimmy

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Registered: Jun 2006
Location: Platteville, Wi
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i've had mine since april, still on the original batteries..

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Registered: Mar 2004
Location: Bunn, NC (Near Raleigh)
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Ihave had mine since March...it came with an extra battery that I still have not had to use...the battery is a common watch style battery that you can get at Wal-Mart or Radio Shack. I really like that I can put it on an existing collar without running another collar just for the light, the flash setting really gets attention also, however you can set it to burn continuous instead of flash if you like.

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Registered: Nov 2007
Location: wva
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i have had mine for a year and love it changed the batteries today and it takes 2 of them from wal-mart

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Registered: Sep 2007
Location: Kentucky
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I got one a couple months ago and I like it a lot. I keep it on the flashing mode and can see it a long ways in the woods. I got a blue one but will be ordering a couple more.

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Registered: Dec 2007
Location: NEBRASKA
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I am really impressed with this light, VERY bright, Drivers can see it blink above their head lights, You can also see what your hound is doing. Running, turning, sitting, stopped, with in vision range.

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Registered: Mar 2009
Location: Onalaska, Wisconsin
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I was riding with another co-worker last night we drive for a convenience store here in the midwest. I was telling the guy about my dog business and what I sell. That very moment I was explaining all the items I make and sell, a hound with a blue Tracker light ran across the highway about 1/4 mile in front of us. He had no idea what it was. I knew rightaway it was one of those Tracker lights. You can't go wrong it is an investment to keep your hound safe. I recommend a blue or red those are the two colors I sell the most of. It can't hurt to put a blue and a red on the same dog. If ya think about it what happens when someone sees blue and red light up the road. They SLOW down instantly. Good luck hunting!

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Registered: Jul 2007
Location: nova scotia canada
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nice little lights for the money.
just be sure when you turn light on give the lens a little extra bit of a turn to make sure it's tight. buddys lens turned enough to fall off with dog running through brush it was turning the lens an spun it off.
some thing like the older tri tronics collars, if ant, was on the wrong side of neck it could spin it self out an be lost. other than that no prob with them at all.very bright,we use on flash mode.

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Kendall,WI
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Thanks for the opinions. I have a saturn collar that's about shot and thought the flash lights looked handy.

Jimmy

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Registered: Jul 2003
Location: PA
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I like it. A good deal at about $20. Just leave it on the tracking collar, and turn it off and on with a twist.

It's convenient.

It's cheap.

It works very well.

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Registered: Jun 2005
Location: Prince Edward Island,Canada
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I love them, althou I've lost 3 now the collar guides tear off but still wouldn't trade them for a lighted collar. They're not as bright but you'll see them farther

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Registered: Jul 2004
Location: Highlands, Texas
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Who carries them and which colors can be seen the best ?

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Registered: Jun 2006
Location: Platteville, Wi
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most any supplier has them..blue is the best, but red is ok. i think they have a clear one also, but have never seen it at night. but should be bright.

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Registered: Oct 2006
Location: rochester,ny
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blue is the best & brightest. i just ordered 2 more from nite lite(huntsmart) that rivot to the collars. the trackers break to easy, i`ve lost 4 so far.

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Registered: Jul 2009
Location: Dry Ridge, KY
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i've been using a blue for a few weeks now, it is very bright. Started using it cause coyotes are pretty thick and had a young dog get into a few about a month ago, no problems so far.

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I run the blue and clear. I tape them to the collar with a light on each side. My dogs won't run at night without them!!!!

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Registered: Mar 2009
Location: Onalaska, Wisconsin
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Blue, Clear and Red are the best sellers you can also get Green or Orange. Great results when you put blue and clear or blue and red on the same collar. Drivers will hit the brakes every time when they see those colors. I sell them for $20 ea. the batteries last a very long time. I currently have all five colors in stock.

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