About This Guide - Tracker Maxima Bedienungsanleitung

Thank you for investing in Tracker radio frequency tracking equipment. The
equipment provides you with state-of-the-art radio location technology for animal
tracking. This User's guide provides you with information on operation of the
equipment and radio tracking techniques to help you get the most out of your system.

2. About this guide

This manual contains instructions for the following products: Maxima, Classic, Exact
and PetFinder receivers. This manual also includes Pico, Intello, Exact and Mini
transmitters' guides. When you refer to this manual, please make sure that you read the
correct section for your device.
Glossary
The following list includes the frequently used terms used in Radio location tracking:
Radio location tracking
Radio location tracking is a method that relies on signal transmission concept to
find a target. A receiver is used to pick up the transmission signal and indicate the
signal in an audible beeping sound or in the LED light. The strongest signal allows
you to identify the direction to find the transmitter.
Bearing signal
The direction which the signal is coming from.
Gain
Gain is a measurement of how sensitive your receiver is or how much of the signal
your receiver picks up.
Line-of-sight
A situation where there are absolutely no obstructions between the receiver and
transmitter.
Receiver
A device that receives a radio frequency.
Transmitter
A device that transmits a radio frequency to be picked up by a receiver.
(E.g. Collar)
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