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Frequently asked questions...

Q. I am buying my first system and don’t know what is best for me ?
A. Start with the type and size of bird you intend to fly. If you choose a falcon you need long range, with a hawk range isn’t always an issue. Also consider,the smaller the bird the lighter the transmitter needs to be. If you are buying a hawk but eventually intend to move onto a falcon then buying a long range transmitter now will save having to upgrade later.

Q. Why do you supply receivers with antennas in different formats ?
A. The answer here is simply a matter of cost. Our aim is to supply quality telemetry at the best price possible. A “stand alone” system consisting of a receiver and antenna connected by a cable is cheaper to manufacture than a “coupled” system that has the receiver mounted directly to the antenna. A telescopic antenna costs far more to produce and is reflected in the price.

Q. Your three channel receiver looks like a Marshall my friend has ?
A. Marshall used to buy in this receiver, attach their own Yagi antenna and pistol grip then sell them as their own.

Q.  Why are transmitter antennas different lengths ?
A.  In theory the longer the antenna the better the transmitted signal will radiate. Falconers desire antennas to be as short as possible so to increase range we then have to crank up the power. This in turn places greater demands on the batteries so run time is compromised. Fitting a longer antenna to a short model transmitter usually improves range significantly but check with the manufacturer first.

Q.  On your online store it states “transmitter antenna 13” can be trimmed with reduced range” , how short can I go and how much range will I lose ?
A.  As a rough guide, cutting the antenna in half will reduce the range by two thirds. This means for example that a thirty mile transmitter will give ten miles after trimming. Some falconers who have our higher powered models trim antennas to as short as four inches (100 mm). For tail mounted hawks we would recommend trimming the antenna so it extends past the tail by a couple of inches. This way the antenna is left as long as possible but remains quit safe.