ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ADVANCED USERS
LOCAL & DISTANT RANGE SETTINGS
We have recognised that most of the time the Delkim Plus Radio System will be used within a distance of no more than 50 metres. We have
a Patented method of optimising the battery life of the Rx Plus Mini Receiver by reducing its sensitivity to unwanted radio signals by using the
Local (L) setting. If there are no unwanted radio signals present the switch setting will not make any difference but as radio use is increasing
the use of the Local (L) setting coupled with ultra low power consumption gives the possibility of up to 6000 hours battery life which is TWELVE
TIMES greater than on our previous system which is still recognised as "state of the art". If the Distant (D) setting is used for any length of
time, with unwanted radio signals present there may be a significant decrease in battery life.
RECEIVER LOW BATTERY WARNING
The Rx Plus Mini Receiver automatically tests the battery every time an LED latches on. If the battery voltage drops to a level where reception
may become unreliable, a recognisable audible low tone is emitted when an LED is latched on, immediately after the normal sound pulse. It
should be noted that when the battery is low the warning will be activated more readily if more than one LED is latched on and possibly not at
all with only one LED on. If the low battery warning is activated with only one LED on, you are advised to change the battery as soon as pos-
sible. The Rx Plus Mini Receiver will continue to work satisfactorily for some time after the warning is given and batteries do recover during
periods of low activity, but once the warning has been given, don't take a chance, fit a new battery, you may miss the fish of a lifetime.
RADIO ACTIVITY MONITOR & WARNING
The Delkim Plus Radio System uses digitally coded radio transmission and only alerts the user when a valid code is received by the Rx Plus
Mini Receiver from one of the users own Transmitters. In common with all digitally coded radio systems the Rx Plus Mini Receiver has to
respond to all transmissions received in an attempt to find a valid code. Periodically there may be signals received which are monitored but
ignored. These unwanted radio signals are counted by the Receiver and if they reach a level where the battery life of the Receiver may be
reduced, a low two tone error warning which is repeated twice will be heard from the Rx Plus Mini Receiver and the LEDs will all flash for about
5 seconds. The Radio Monitor Warning is advisory only but it warns that the battery life on the Rx Plus Mini Receiver may be seriously reduced.
If the radio monitor warning is given, it is recommended to use the LOCAL (L) setting. The user can re-check the current situation at any time
by switching the receiver off and back on again.
RANGE & RELIABILITY OF TRANSMISSION
The Delkim Plus Radio System is designed for in swim and occasional emergency out of swim use and although the range has been optimised
by the precisely tuned aerials, it is totally dependant on bankside and ambient conditions. The FM radio signals will pass through obstructions
such as trees, bushes and walls between the transmitters and Rx Plus Mini Receiver but the range will reduce depending on the density of the
obstructions and in the case of high banks the range may be severely impaired or blocked completely, it is therefore essential to test reception
in every situation. As a general rule, range will be improved by raising the height of the transmitters and the Rx Plus Mini Receiver.
VALID RANGE TESTING CAN ONLY BE CARRIED OUT IN ACTUAL BANKSIDE CONDITIONS AND THE RESULTS FROM ANY TESTS
CARRIED OUT IN UNOBSTRUCTED CONDITIONS OR WITH THE TRANSMITTER OR RECEIVER POSITIONED HIGHER THAN IN NOR-
MAL USE, MAY BE FAR BETTER THAN CAN BE EXPECTED IN AN ACTUAL FISHING SITUATION AND CAN BE TOTALLY MISLEAD-
ING.
In common with all radio, the proximity of electricity pylons, strong radio signals from other sources such as mobile phones, varying atmos-
pheric conditions and electrical storms, may all affect reception range and quality adversely.
IMPORTANT
The Delkim Plus Radio System transmits on 433.92 MHz and it is possible for two different frequency receivers, if placed close together, to
interfere with each others reception. It is therefore recommended that if you are fishing next to someone using an alternative frequency, that
the receivers only be kept apart by at least 10 metres to avoid any interaction. THERE SHOULD BE NO INTERACTION WITH RECEIVERS
OF THE SAME FREQUENCY.
UNATTENDED RODS WARNING
You are advised to check with Fishery Rules, Local Bylaws, EA Regulations and consider fish welfare before leaving any rods unattended, no
matter for how short a time, even if monitored by the Delkim Plus Radio System. We understand that the UK, Environment Agency Regulations
state that an angler should be within "immediate control of the rods". This is open to interpretation and Delkim will not be responsible for any
use of our products in contravention of any fishery, environmental or radio regulations. The volume on the DELKIM Bite Indicators can be set
to zero therefore with responsible use the Delkim Plus Radio System must be seen as more environmentally friendly than bite indicators at full
volume which in certain situations can cause nuisance and annoyance to other anglers and members of the public.
WARNING
DELKIM WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY USE OF OUR PRODUCTS IN CONTRAVENTION OF ANY FISHERY, ENVIRONMEN-
TAL OR RADIO REGULATIONS.
