Fun new little gadget

[RLBagley]

Many may be interested in having a way to turn transmitters on and off without having to go get their receiver out in order to listen to the transmitter.

This can now be easily done in one step with a new little Accessory item added today to the Marshall Radio website called the "Signal Sensor."

It's explained here.

RB

[frootdog]

Many may be interested in having a way to turn transmitters on and off without having to go get their receiver out in order to listen to the transmitter.

This can now be easily done in one step with a new little Accessory item added today to the Marshall Radio website called the "Signal Sensor."

It's explained here.

RB

Would it work well for a cast of HHs? since all the birds will be in the back of the vehicle or very nearby when I'm turning transmitters on and off? I guess what I mean is HOW close do you have to be? If I have one transmitter on already will I be able to tell if the others are on/off as well?

[RLBagley]

Would it work well for a cast of HHs? since all the birds will be in the back of the vehicle or very nearby when I'm turning transmitters on and off? I guess what I mean is HOW close do you have to be? If I have one transmitter on already will I be able to tell if the others are on/off as well?

Yes, you need to be within just a few feet to sense the signal, and then within an inch or in direct contact with the transmitter to turn it off (or back on). When I slowly pulled it away from a running RT+ transmitter just now, it stops beeping at about three feet away.
RB

[frootdog]

Yes, you need to be within just a few feet to sense the signal, and then within an inch or in direct contact with the transmitter to turn it off (or back on). When I slowly pulled it away from a running RT+ transmitter just now, it stops beeping at about three feet away.
RB

Thanks.

[rkumetz]

Yes, you need to be within just a few feet to sense the signal, and then within an inch or in direct contact with the transmitter to turn it off (or back on). When I slowly pulled it away from a running RT+ transmitter just now, it stops beeping at about three feet away.
RB

To add to Robert's answer, also remember that the sensing distance will vary depending on the transmitter. For example a Powermax has 3db more (2x) transmit power than the RT+ while the Scout has 3db less (per Marshall's relative power table).

You can also achieve some directionality by shielding the Signal Sensor with your other hand if you are trying to determine which bird in your hawking rig still has its transmitter turned on.

[RLBagley]

To add to Robert's answer, also remember that the sensing distance will vary depending on the transmitter. For example a Powermax has 3db more (2x) transmit power than the RT+ while the Scout has 3db less (per Marshall's relative power table).

You can also achieve some directionality by shielding the Signal Sensor with your other hand if you are trying to determine which bird in your hawking rig still has its transmitter turned on.

By the way, as a message to others here on the Forum, if you'll notice in the description of this little device on our webpage, it's Ron here who is credited as the designer/creator of the Signal Sensor, also named the Signal Finder when purchased through Western Sporting.

So, his observations here are to be listened to closely. . . .

Kudos and thanks again for getting this done.
RB

[Lowachi]

might have to invest in one of these for the weathering yard. Beats walking around with a reciever looking for live trannies

[frootdog]

Why is the price in british pounds? It says it's under American falconry.......

[RLBagley]

Why is the price in british pounds? It says it's under American falconry.......

Good point. Each section of the site has a little link embedded in the price of each item to a monetary calculator for the local currency.

So, it should be showing $39.95 (and it will shortly).

Sorry,
RB

[frootdog]

Good point. Each section of the site has a little link embedded in the price of each item to a monetary calculator for the local currency.

So, it should be showing $39.95 (and it will shortly).

Sorry,
RB

Good I don't speak British. Wish I had know about this a week ago......

[RLBagley]

Wish I had know about this a week ago......

Oops. What happened a week ago?

[frootdog]

Oops. What happened a week ago?

I spent a lot of money with Marshall. Would have thrown that in too. I hate flipping through the dial to make sure all the transmitters are on and then off at the end of the hunt. 3 birds + 1 dog all with Marshall transmitters. I will order one for sure before the season gets underway.