Registered: Nov 2005
Location: New Market Va
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We use Rats Collars and they have been prit Good.. and for $65 you get basicily and New collar when you think the Batts are going.. But then again no Warning lights which I do like !!

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Registered: Jan 2007
Location: Vermont
Posts: 161

I use johnson collars no problems always have found my dogs with them.

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Registered: Apr 2007
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In our group we use mainly Johnson, Quick and Marshall collars. They all work good but the edge in distance goes for a Marshall. It just depends if the cost/benefit difference is enough. I mainly have Johnsons and have never lost a dog, or should say have never not been able to track one. I also had a dog hit on the highway and beat the collar all up, but it still worked. I put a little epoxy to hold it together and it works fine.

If you're running a big pack of dogs, it would get mighty spendy to outfit them all with Marshalls. If you hunt a couple of dogs and need more oomph in big sections, it would definately be worth it.

In any case if you get a Marshall, DON'T store it in a bag with the other collars. The magnets in those collars will turn the collar on/off and it will go dead. Just a little heads up.

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Registered: Jul 2007
Location: Tomahawk, WI
Posts: 83

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Originally posted by Nolte
In any case if you get a Marshall, DON'T store it in a bag with the other collars. The magnets in those collars will turn the collar on/off and it will go dead. Just a little heads up.

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Registered: Aug 2005
Location: Herriman, Utah
Posts: 125

Yup , I learned that the hard way. lol now I only have Marshalls and don't worry about it.

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Registered: Oct 2003
Location: mid-michigan
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I've had cood luck with Johnson.

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Registered: Jan 2005
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Posts: 593

i use west coast telemetry collars now. i switched over from the wildlife collars. i have used wildlife, quick track, klein, and west coast collars (wcts) and will use west coast from here on out. of course everyone has an opinion, haha. good hunting everyone.

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Registered: Jul 2007
Location: west virginia
Posts: 9

i like johnson but magnum collars are a close 2nd

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Registered: Mar 2004
Location: Tonasket,Washington
Posts: 923

I forgot we have an ATS system too.Like how accurate it is(not much bounce in the rocks).

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Registered: Jul 2007
Location: Tomahawk, WI
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I use a Icom R10 for tracking w/the booster. I was wondering if anyone out in the mountain states use it and what they think about it.

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Registered: Mar 2004
Location: Tonasket,Washington
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I borrowed a buddies cause I was thinking of getting one because of the size.But after using the good old 1000 for so many years I was as flustered as a teenager working on his first bra clips.I couldn't tune it right so the range was all wrong for what I knew my collars were.I'm sure with some practice I woulda been fine(got pretty good with the bra clips).Quite a few guys use 'em here and love 'em,the ICOM that is.The same buddy swears he gets less bounce with the ICOM than he did with his 1000.

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Registered: Mar 2005
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 87

I have three of them that I use out here in the Mtns of Idaho.I use one with the yagi one with a non directional and one for my son.I haven't used much of anything else so I can't give you any good comparison info. but I always find my dogs.

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Registered: Jul 2007
Location: Tomahawk, WI
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Yeah I have never had a problem with mine either, but the guys up here wont give in to em. They still pay $1000 for a wildlife, which I have nothing against, they are great boxes. BUT...why pay $1000 when you can pay $600 and get a box that is easier to carry, tracks just as well, and ALOT cheaper. Just doesn't make sense to me.

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 1256

i use a scanner all the tiime--
dont get me wrong, i like them -- to me the big advantage is the small size and able to use it on any collar -

i dont think i would compare them to a wildlife 1000 box -that was same age and condition --

sometimes people get a new reciever and compare it to a reciever they have that is 10 or 20 years old -- or maybe 30 lol

that old equipment is still working but it is rarely the same as it was new- lol

my buddy sent one in for repair-- he was haveing trouble locating dogs with it --

he says you know that box is better now than it ever was-


it was 25 years old -- and i would argue that it had gone bad gradually -- so that didnt even notice -


anybody using the quick track rechargeable changeable battery collar ?

what kind of luck have you had with antennas - ?

ive broke two antennas on mine in a year -they didnt break just pulled right out -

first one was warrantied-


- i really like that collar - but i am not too happy with the antenna


ive had lots of johnson collars over the years and some of them the collar strap wore out before anything else did-



years of trouble free use-

one thing i have noticed about johnsons is some have stronger signal than others--occasionaly have got one that is weak-

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: vt
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travis -- i use an alinco scanner---


when you are where u are getting a good signal

the speaker cant quite handle a strong "beep" u will get a "click " -- when pointed in the right direction
- with a real clear loud beep on either side of that --

when u get close

turn it down as low as possible -- or watch the meter--


im talking about alinco scanner but i think its very close to icom --

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Registered: Aug 2008
Location: Southeast TN
Posts: 130

I like Klein collars they are basically the same as Johnson with a little stronger signal and a little bit cheaper.

Johnson makes good collars but I swore them off after bad customer service.

Klein is easy to deal with, cheaper, stronger signal and you get your stuff back to you way faster with a lot better/friendlier service.

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Registered: Mar 2005
Location: Tell City, Indiana
Posts: 17

I have tracked marshall, johnson, wildlife, and tracker. Marshall has them all in the distance and ease of use. I have switched to all marshall collars with no regrets.

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Registered: Jul 2007
Location: WESTERN MARYLAND
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i have ats tracking they are tough and dependable. just a little salty. Just purchased garmin astro, friends have them and they are something else,

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