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DigiTrak F5 Operator’s Manual 15
Locating
Locating in High-Interference Area with the F5 Receiver
Locating with the F5 system is relatively easy and intuitive, but you must understand some
locating basics first. This section explains the front and rear locate points (FLP and RLP) and
locate line (LL), the geometry of these elements with respect to the transmitter, and the
proper method for marking locate points. It then describes the standard locating procedure,
followed by instructions for tracking “on-the-fly” (while the tool is moving) and for tracking the
transmitter when you cannot walk over it, called off-track locating.
For a detailed explanation of how to track the transmitter when it is steep and deep, please
read the information provided in Appendix B: Projected Depth Versus Actual Depth and the
Fore/Aft Offset on page 37.