User's Manual
Page 2 Lotek Biotracker Receiver User’s Manual
Contents
Quick Start Guide................................................................................................. 4
Description of receiver operation ......................................................................... 4
Basic Functions ................................................................................................. 4
Frequency Mode................................................................................................ 4
Channel Mode................................................................................................... 4
Storing Frequencies in Channels .......................................................................... 5
Scanning Mode ................................................................................................. 5
Top Panel Controls ............................................................................................... 6
Power ........................................................................................................... 6
LCD Backlight ................................................................................................ 6
Up/Down Arrows ............................................................................................ 6
Mode Selection............................................................................................... 6
Tuning Resolution ........................................................................................... 6
Digital Gain/Volume Control Keys...................................................................... 6
Scanning ....................................................................................................... 7
Store in Memory............................................................................................. 7
Change MHz .................................................................................................. 8
Delete........................................................................................................... 8
Numeric Keys................................................................................................. 8
Accept .......................................................................................................... 8
Cancel .......................................................................................................... 8
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)................................................................................ 9
Signal Strength Display ................................................................................... 9
Battery State Indicator.................................................................................... 9
Front Panel Connectors and Controls..................................................................... 10
Gain Control Knob ........................................................................................ 10
Battery Charger and External Power Socket...................................................... 10
Charging LED............................................................................................... 10
Antenna input .............................................................................................. 11
Headphones Socket ...................................................................................... 11
Serial Port (RS232)....................................................................................... 11
Step-by-step instructions .................................................................................... 12
Changing frequency......................................................................................... 12
Storing frequencies to memory (channels) .......................................................... 13
Scanning........................................................................................................ 15
Receiver Use ..................................................................................................... 17
Tracking in wet weather ................................................................................... 17
Batteries ........................................................................................................ 17
Trouble-shooting................................................................................................ 18
Charging Problems .......................................................................................... 18
Battery cover bolts .......................................................................................... 18
Using the serial port ........................................................................................... 19
Glossary ........................................................................................................... 20
Biotracker Specifications ..................................................................................... 22
Summary Specifications Table........................................................................... 22
Full Specifications Table ................................................................................... 23
Specification ................................................................................................ 23
Frequency Bands .......................................................................................... 23
Sensitivity ................................................................................................... 23
Selectivity ................................................................................................... 23
Gain Control Range....................................................................................... 23
Channels ..................................................................................................... 23
Scanning ..................................................................................................... 24
Weight ........................................................................................................ 24
Waterproofing .............................................................................................. 24
Frequency Stability ....................................................................................... 24
Tuning ........................................................................................................ 25