Maintenance for Your Tracking Collar System

If you have decided to get a dog tracking system for a much more efficient hunting experience with your dog, you will most likely want to know how to take care of the system so that it stays in good working order. You are going to want to make sure that you perform proper maintenance for your tracking collar system. Some of the points that you will want to cover when you are maintaining your tracking collar include the following:

Changing the batteries

Make sure that the batteries are updated in your tracking system. While most newer systems are waterproof, the batteries are not. Changing the batteries when the system gets wet as well as making sure that you update the batteries when needed will keep your tracking collar system in good working order. Most of the problems that occur with these systems is due to faulty batteries. You should also remove the batteries when the system is not in use.

Drying off the system

Even if the system is waterproof, you should still make sure that you dry it off after it gets wet. Keeping the system clean and dry will insure that it works accurately. Anytime the system gets wet, dry it thoroughly.

Keep the antenna down when hunting

Some of the newer dog tracking systems come with three tiered antennas. You will want to only extend the antenna when you are tracking. Keep the antenna folded up when you are not tracking your dog to make sure that it does not break off.

Use a holster

If your dog tracking system comes with a holster, be sure that you use it when you are out hunting. The holster can keep the receiver secure and prevent it from accidentally falling and breaking.

Make sure your system is polarized

Polarization with tracking systems indicates that both the receiving and transmitting antenna are in balance with one another. Make sure that they are both oriented in the same way if you want to get the most out of your system and maintain it in good order.

Do not touch the elements of the Yagi antenna when you are using it

The Yagi antenna is the three tiered antenna that is used in most dog tracking systems. You do not want to compromise this part of the system as it will be what ultimately leads you to your dog. Make sure that when using the system you do not touch it and keep it away from metal objects, cars as well as people. Set the antenna in the same orientation as that on the transmitter so that you can get optimized use of your system.

Register the system for warranty

If the dog tracking system that you purchased has a warranty, make sure that you complete the registration. This will enable you to use the warranty if something goes wrong with your system that you cannot fix. Most of the time the system can be repaired, but if not, under warranty you will get a new system.

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