User's Manual

10
Product Care & Maintenance
Avoid exposure to all precipitation and moisture. Moisture (perhaps from rain, snow, condensation, or
other) can potentially enter the unit or the battery compartment and cause serious problems. Proper care
should be taken to mitigate the introduction of moisture into the machine and make sure that no moisture
is present during storage. Moisture can quickly lead to corrosion, electrical shorts, and even rustβ€”all of
which can render the unit damaged and out of warranty. This type of damage is preventable! If you are
operating in rainy, wet conditions, it is recommended that you place the unit inside of a large plastic storage
bag or use a water/weatherproof deployment bag to keep water from getting to it. When storing the unit
for prolonged periods, be sure that you keep it in a dry location. Remove batteries prior to storage or
extended periods of inactivity! All batteries, whether alkaline or rechargeable, should be removed from the
game calls, decoys, and transmitters prior to storage or periods of inactivity. Batteries left inside of
electronic devices can leak over time. Damages caused by this can be severe and potentially destroy the
electrical components. To prevent this from happening, simply remove all batteries from all devices before
you put them away. Keep in mind: damage caused by battery leakage is not covered under warranty.
Troubleshooting
The most common problems are battery related. Before performing anything else, try installing fresh
batteries.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Patriot will Not Turn On
Make sure you have fresh batteries installed. If using rechargeable
batteries, make sure they are fully charged. Inspect the battery tray for
signs of corrosion.
Patriot does not produce any sound
Check that the speaker is in the β€œon” position (to the right).
Cannot transfer sound list to Patriot
transmitter
This typically stems from an error in the play list in the Patriot. If you
recently added new sounds, double-check the programming for errors
such as duplicate or missing sound numbers.
Patriot transmitter does not turn on
Install fresh batteries and try again.
Poor battery life in extreme cold weather
conditions
Cold weather operations can take a serious toll on alkaline batteries. It is
strongly recommended that you use lithium or rechargeable NiMH
batteries to get the best performance in cold weather.
Patriot not being recognized by computer
Make sure that the Patriot is turned OFF while connected to the
computer. Make sure that the memory card is properly situated in the
socket.
Pilot light / LED is blinking
This is the low battery indicator. Replace your batteries.
Pilot light blinks 5 times and then turns off
Problem detected with the memory card. Contact support.
FCC & IC Information
RF Exposure Safety Notice
The Patriot transmitter is not intended to be operated closer than 20cm (about 8 inches) to your body. The transmitter can
produce a radiated RF field similar to that of a standard cell telephone, although the duty cycle of this RF field is much
lower than that of a cell telephone. Using the transmitter closer than 8 inches to your body can increase your exposure to
RF energy levels thought by some to be harmful. Additionally, operation in close proximity to your body can detune the
antenna causing a decrease in operating performance.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and
installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance.
FCC Information
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential