is only at
1-2
on the scale when you are pointing the antenna toward a strong signal.
These actions will avoid signal distortion, make the signal easier to track and use less
battery power.
b. Rotate your wrist so that the antenna elements are moved from horizontal position to
vertical and back. You may get better signal direction from one position. Remember that
signal reception can vary from day to day, depending on weather, terrain, time of year.
c. To find the best signal, go to a
high
place (i.e., on a ridge, in a tree, standing on truck
bed, in an airplane).
d.
Take SEVERAL readings.
Move about 10 feet to each side, as well as 10 feet forward
and back.
Change your background
when possible; eliminate objects behind you that a
signal can bounce off.
e.
The place where 2 or more signals CROSS is your dog’s location.
Usually any false
direction will disappear and two or more directions will agree.
5.
After use,
fold antenna elements for storage. Then separate the two handle bars and press them
down to the antenna base. Your antenna is ready to be placed in its case.
6. For maximum signal reception and most sensitive direction you may need to
switch to the 3
element directional antenna that gives longer signal range.
Just remove the MINI 2
Antenna’s cable from the receiver jack, and attach the 3 element antenna’s BNC connector.
IMPORTANT NOTE on SMALL ANTENNAS
:
All antennas occasiona
lly exhibit “signal bounce.” This phenomenon occurs when the transmitter
signal being received arrives at your antenna by more than one path. A direct signal path is usually
blocked by a hill, mountain, or thick wet woods.
A second signal path may arrive at your antenna via a reflection off another hill, rock outcropping, tree or
valley. This second path sometimes gives a stronger signal than the direct path. This causes a faulty
direction when any antenna is used, but this “signal bounce’ effect is even more noticeable with a
miniature antenna. There may be places where the antenna even gives a stronger signal off its back than
its front.
Wildlife Materials International, Inc.
1202 Walnut Street Murphysboro, IL 62966 USA
Phone: 1-800-842-4537
FAX: 618-687-3539
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