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Geoff I agree with your lengthy post - line by line. And to be clear, I have no horrified fear of the potential outcomes that might occur if falconry were largely deregulated - frankly, I think it...

Fred, gotta ask, wothout a degauzer (I don’t have one handy) how did you demagnetize your springs?

Thanks for the input, Geoff. I also like the idea of getting the beep intervals customized to increase battery life (this reduction was the single nagging issue that caused me to delay switching to...

I have a pair of Scout UHF TXs new this year (purchased from Mike’s Falconry along with a UHF reciever). Both have shown intermittent problems with the magnetic on/off switch - now one of the...

I think I am finally going to bite the bullet next season and upgrade to a Marshall receiver from my Tracker (probably going to sell it). My birds never range far and so the Tracker has been a small,...

The issue is weight control; flight weight is not a static number, it is impacted by all the variables listed - including boredom and manipulation of the falconer/trainer on the birds part.

The...

Although I agree with other posters that weight may be an issue (the bird may be "hot"); leaving that aside and focusing upon manning for the sake of discussion, I resolve these issues with new birds...

I had wondered if there was a cost differential in production of the two yagis. And it does make sense that if the FM 800 has a wider profit margin, it would be better positioned to absorb the added...

I think there would be an appreciation for this from those who have heavy investment in VHF tx's and want to upgrade - but have a hard time reconciling the additional yagi upgrade cost. Seems like it...

Couldn't pull it up yesterday or today.

I realize that it is easy to ask for the moon - not what I was trying to do, glad you understand. When I work on a project, the requirements/ performance parameters seem to come better when I get...

I realize my requirements/performance parameters are "hawk-centric" - different requirements/performance parameters might apply to falcons. What can I say? I fly hawks and I am unqualified to...

This is an important idea - one with amazing potential. Here are requirements/performance parameters I (personally) would consider for your project:

1.The device would be attachable/detachable...

A while ago, I dropped my transmitter Signal Finder (purchased from Western Sporting) and cracked the case. This ruined my day, seriously. Signal finders cost $40, and it was the Christmas season,...

It was user error - so dumb, it made me laugh at myself. I had turned on the two transmitters, one at a time, checked them with the receiver, programmed them in, then began to turn them off (or so i...

Sorry, Kitana - can't help you. But stay tuned, I bet someone will figure out what my problem was in short order (the answer) might save you from troubles in the future!

Just got three new Scouts (thanks to all who gave advice - pros & cons) and a new Tracker Maxima Complete. I was playing with a couple of them, turning them off & on with my new transmitter tester...

Thanks for the update - I am glad that the bodies on both were reduced - and I appreciate the closed-size comparison for the yagis.

Do you have dimensions for the two yagis when deployed...

Q -the Marshall promotional material (on the web site) discusses a down-sized body case for the UHF receivers - obviously smaller in the photos. Have you downsized the body case for the 800's too...

Again, I agree. Your dialogue elucidates upon Paul's more succinct evaluation of the approach under discussion. I must say again, I agree. Forgive my seeming paranois regarding the current...

Paul - I also agree with that thought. I guess where I have the issue with the original thought is the HUMAN concept of self-actualization (not just what the person becomes, but the fact that they...

I am glad you spoke on this issue Scott - Maslow's Hierarchy does not include animals. Imbuing animals with the cognitive functions and self-awareness levels of human beings may be in vogue - but it...

I decided to re-read my contributions to this thread. As John's reply pointed out, my posts were harsh enough to impact their credibility - and honestly, they were just not my best presentation of...

No offense intended - I simply meant that this is their (NAFA's) mandate to represent us all. I support NAFA financially for the same reason that I supported the union in those years when I was a...

Anyway - the summation is this: no one has a right, or should ethically, morally have a right, to seek a leadership position to serve as a representive of falconers within NAFA or NAFA-funded...