User's Manual

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DigiTrak F5 Operator’s Manual 33
The following image shows the side view of the position of the receiver and the transmitter on
the left and an end view of the same setup on the right.
Side and End Views Showing Positions of Receiver, Transmitter, and Target
Target Steering in Interference Areas
In areas of passive and/or active interference, it may be advisable to physically elevate the
receiver above the ground. In the example below, the receiver is placed 3 ft (or 1 m) above
the ground. To compensate, the target depth value will be set to 8.5 ft. (2.6 m).
Side and Back End Views of Transmitter, Target, and Raised Receiver
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Actual position of
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