Tracker Receiver Classic Receiver Operating Instructions

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Tracker Radio Location Systems 
774A Purtle Ave. 
Springdale, AR  72764 
(479) 751-5119 
(479) 751-8993 Fax 
www.trackerradio.com 
   
USERS GUIDE 
 
 
 
 
 
Classic Receiver 
Radio Locations Systems  

2  Congratulations!  The Tracker Classic Receiver 
System will provide you with state of the art ra-
dio-location technology for hunting dogs and pets.  
This Users Guide is intended to provide you with 
information on the functions of the equipment as 
well as the basics of radio-location techniques in 
order to get the most out of your system.
 
 
IMPORTANT:  
 
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 
before 
operating the receiver. 
 
Warnings: 1.  Be careful to keep the receiver dry and mini-
mize exposure...

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CLASSIC RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS
: 
 
Weight with Batteries                    10.7 oz (420g) 
Dimensions (antenna folded)     8 ¼” x 2” x 1 1/2”  
(206 x 48 x 30 mm) 
Dimensions (antenna unfolded) 8 ¼” x 2” x 1 1/2” 
(206 x 405 x 30 mm) 
Spurious emission                                   < 2 pW 
Operating voltage                             7 – 10 V DC 
Battery types (2 pcs)            9V/6LR61 – 6AM6EU 
Current consumption                         Max 70 mA 
Sensitivity...

4  Features: • 
Fixed crystal receiver capable of monitoring a 
maximum of two frequencies 
• 
Available in Frequencies ranging from 216 Mhz 
through 220 Mhz 
• 
Manual gain control mode 
• 
Row of 11 LEDs indicate strength of signal 
• 
Near function button (attenuator) to assist in 
locating transmitters at short distances  
• 
Low battery indicator 
• 
Toggle channel selection button with indicator 
lights 
• 
Automatic shut-off 
• 
Headphone jack/mute plug  
• 
Patented, unbreakable antenna elements...

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NOTE:   DO NOT
 put any reflecting tape or 
stickers on the antennas. 
Reduced reception 
1. 
If low Battery Indicator is on, change batter-
ies in receiver.
 
2. 
Replace battery/s in collar (transmitter).
 
If available, compare Receiver with another Re-
ceiver with same transmitter.  If range is consid-
erably less, send unit in for service. 
Gain control abrupt change
 
1. 
Check battery
 
If problem is still present the Gain control Poten-
tiometer may be defective and requires service.
 
Other...

6  Operating the receiver: 
To use the receiver, first unfold the antennas 
before activating the receiver.   The receiving 
antennas are located to the front of the receiver. 
The reflecting antennas are located to the back 
and, when fully extended, form a 75 degree an-
gle.   All four antennas need to be extended 
when tracking.   
 
Grasp the receiver in one hand with your thumb 
close to the gain wheel.  For best results, be 
careful not to touch the antenna as you track.  
Do not allow the rear...

22  TRANSMITTERS:
 
For many applications, Tracker markets transmit-
ters with the Classic receivers, as a package.  For 
your transmitter type call 800-900-2113 or go to 
www.trackerradio.com. 
TROUBLESHOOTING: 
Receiver will not turn on
 
1. 
Make sure you are pressing and holding the 
ON/OFF button for at least 2 seconds.
 
2. 
Remove battery cover and check to make sure 
batteries are connected and battery clip wires are 
ok. If wires are broken or frayed, send unit in for 
service.
 
3. 
Use a...

8  Operating the Classic Receiver: 
Turning the receiver ON
:    
Press and hold the ON/OFF switch for approxi-
mately 1 to 2 seconds.  CH 1 will illuminate 
when receiver is on.
 
Turning the receiver OFF
:  
Press and hold the ON/OFF switch for approxi-
mately 1 – 2 seconds.   All lights will be extin-
guished when unit is off. 
Changing Channels
:  
Use the CH button to switch between Channel 1 
and Channel 2.  The CH1 indication light is red 
and the CH2 light is green.  
Setting the Gain
:  
The...

20  HINT!  It is generally helpful to know the approxi-
mate distance and bearing of the transmitter.  To 
become proficient at judging distance, note the 
gain setting on the wheel. Remember that gain is 
a logarithmic scale so a setting of 8 or 9 may indi-
cate that the transmitter is 8 to 10 miles away OR
 
the signal is obstructed by topography or build-
ings.  With practice, you will quickly be able to ac-
curately judge distance under most circumstances. 
ADVANCED TOPICS AND SPECIAL SITUA-
TIONS...

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  The Headphone Jack takes a standard mini 
(1/8) Headphone Plug (Headphones sold sepa-
rately)  Note that the speaker is OFF when the 
Headphones are plugged in.  The signal is audi-
ble in both headphone speakers.   When remov-
ing the plug to allow the use of headphones, 
pull straight out.  A string fed through the hole 
in the plug may help with removal. 
After you become proficient in locating the 
transmitter in a flat area (line-of-sight), you are 
ready to practice in more challenging...