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Solar 12g PTT
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Microwave Telemetry's Solar PTTs are the answer to long-lasting and lightweight bird tracking. While similar to the 9.5g PTT, this model's larger battery allows it to transmit for longer periods when fully charged.
  • Holly Cormack edited short summary - (9 October 2023 1:41pm)

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Species Group 

  • Birds

Overview  

Advances in solar cell technology and power management made it possible for Microwave Telemetry to introduce the Solar 12g PTT. While similar to the 9.5g PTT, this model's larger battery allows it to transmit for longer periods when fully charged. The 12g PTT can also be adapted for tracking flying foxes.

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Cost range

  •  $1000 - 5000

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1 reviews from October 2023 to present

  • Ease of setup 1 100%
  • Good accompanying software 1 100%
  • Good manufacturer support 1 100%
  • High durability 1 100%
  • Long battery life 1 100%
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Specifications 

Features

  • Solar-powered, rechargeable battery
  • Microprocessor-controlled power management
  • Programmable duty cycle
  • Multi-season duty cycle timer available
  • Optional XT™ programming
  • Optional Mortality GT™
  • Optional potting for pressure resistance*
  • Operating lifetime up to 3 years

Specifications
Dimensions**Length: 1.68 in (4.27 cm)  x  Width: 0.70 in (1.78 cm)  x  Height: 0.56 in (1.42 cm)
Antenna: 8.50 in (21.59 cm) protruding from the back edge of the transmitter 45 degrees to the bottom face
 
SensorsTemperature, battery voltage, activity
 
ConstructionThe housing is constructed from a lightweight glass-reinforced epoxy composite material with a contiguous interior metal-plated coating. The unit is hermetically sealed with a metal-to-metal solder joint providing stability during changes in temperature and humidity.
 
Attachment optionsBackpack (with standard neoprene cushioning pad), suture tubes*, glue-on, collar***
 
Colour optionsStandard or Matte Finish: classic, dark brown, medium brown, grey, white, black
 
Example speciesHawaiian Petrel, Teals, Montagu's Harrier, Pink-footed Shearwater

* This option will increase the weight of the transmitter.
** Harnessing loops and neoprene pad not included in these dimensions.
*** Intended for use on some bat species.

 

All text and specifications sourced and modified from - https://www.microwavetelemetry.com/home

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