Biotracker VHF Receiver

• Internal speaker & headphones socket
• LCD Back-light – suitable for night tracking
• Dual gain control (keypad buttons and knob)
• Bar chart and numerical display of signal strength

A Biotracker is the best receiver when manually tracking traditional radio-tags and you want a small light receiver with excellent functionality. Requires a hand-held antenna, and VHF tags such as our small PicoPip transmitters or longer-lasting Core and TW tags.

The Biotracker can also be used to locate any GPS tags with VHF beacons.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

• Frequency Band
  • The receiver covers a continuous 8 or 30 MHz band on frequencies between 138.000 and 174 MHz
  • Fine tuning in 1kHz or 0.1kHz steps

  Functions and Controls

  • Direct frequency entry from the membrane keypad (no need to enter MHz part of frequency each time a frequency is set)
  • 256 user-programmable channels
  • Scanning of all or selected channels (scan interval 1 to 999 s, settable to 1 s resolution)
  • Internal speaker
  • Headphones socket (switches out internal speaker)
  • LCD Back-light (automatic switch-off after 4 minutes)
  • Dual gain control (keypad buttons and knob)
  • Control of frequency, channel & gain from a PC serial port (RS232)
  • Bar chart and numerical display of signal strength

  Environmental Specification

  • Water-resistant to IP65
  • Operating temperature range: –20 to +50°C (battery charging temperature range: 5 to 35°C)
  • Temperature stability: ±1 kHz over –20 to + 50°C

  Electrical & Mechanical Specification

  • Minimum Discernible Signal: -150 dBm over entire frequency band
  • Gain Control Range: 90 dB
  • Power supply: internal battery pack, external power supply (DC, 10.5-15V, >500 mA) or four internal rechargeable or primary (non-rechargeable) AA cells.
  • Battery Life: 28 hours on internal NiMH battery pack
  • Weight: 800g including strap and battery
  • Size: 150 x 85 x 55 mm (6 x 3.25 x 2 inches)

  Standard Accessories

  • User manual
  • International mains power supply (for charging internal battery)
  • Car 12V power lead (for charging from a car)
  • Headphones
  • Battery holder for AA cells
  • Spare connector covers and battery compartment screws

Here you’ll find product resources including software applications, manuals, quick-start guides and spec sheets. For any questions, please contact us.