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DigiTrak Falcon F1™ Operator's Manual
When frequency optimization is complete, the receiver shows active noise readings in each of the nine
frequency bands using an optimized selection of the lowest-noise frequencies within each band. The
shorter the bar on the graph, the less interference present in that band. Observe the results for at least
20 seconds.
1.
in effect
2.
Band number
3.
Band selector
4.
Maximum noise reading
5.
Current optimized noise
readings
6.
Exit
Frequency Optimizer Results
4. To measure noise readings from the entire intended bore, simply walk the bore with the frequency
optimizer results displayed (the Exit button will be flashing), keeping the receiver parallel to the bore
path. As the receiver continues sampling background noise, it marks the maximum noise reading of
each band at the top of each bar.
Optimize as often as you want. You can't wear it out.
If noise levels rise substantially at any point along the bore, consider optimizing in this higher-
interference area. Optimize as often as you want and wherever you want before pairing.
It is important to run the frequency optimizer for each new project, since it selects different
frequencies for Band 11 based on the noise at each jobsite.
5. Click to move the selector to Band 11 and hold briefly to select. The number 11 represents the
approximate middle kHz frequency in this band.
6. Select to assign this as the Up band. Regardless of whether the batteries are loaded with the
transmitter facing up or down, the transmitter will always power on in Band 11. Falcon F1 does not
have a Down band.
Up Down Cancel
7. The receiver displays the transmitter pairing screen. Insert batteries in the
transmitter, install the battery cap, and wait 15 seconds for the transmitter
to fully power on. The increase in frequency optimizer noise readings
show the transmitter is on.
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