Wildlife Materials International 3190 User manual

Wildlife Materials International, Inc.
MAGNUM CONVERTIBLE Changeable-Battery
TRANSMITTER COLLAR #3190/3280
The Magnum Convertible #3190/3280 collar comes with three batteries. The hunter can choose
either a standard or long range, depending on the dog released and the terrain hunted. To get a
standard range, insert the one bigger battery (the same used in our #3190 collar, 70+ days continuous
tracking). Or, for our longest 4-14 mile signal range, insert two smaller 1/2 AA lithium batteries (also
used in our #3850 collar, 17-20+ days).
NOTE: This equipment is designed to help you locate dogs after the hunt.
As you know, any electrical equipment, especially if battery-powered, may stop
working. Theft, accidents, and Acts of God also occur. Wildlife Materials, Int.
cannot assume responsibility for dogs that are lost or injured while being
monitored.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Open the battery holder cap by twisting a coin counter clockwise in the cap slot. Insert the battery
of your choice: 1 larger 3.5 v lithium collar for a standard 2-9 mile range, or 2 smaller 3.5 v lithium
batteries for our longest 4-14 mile range. AVOID DAMAGING CIRCUITRY! Place the battery’s
negative (-) end nearest the cap. As a reminder, the outside of the cap has been engraved
with a "-".
2. Just before releasing your dog, make sure the battery cap and the antenna are tightened.
Also tighten all collar screws so transmitter is held securely to collar. These actions can avoid
loss of a transmitter in the field.
3. To start the transmitter signal (with battery inside), remove the magnet from its recess hidden
between collar and transmitter. Pull the white tab that surrounds the magnet.
4. Turn on your receiver. Tune in the transmitter collar's frequency number to get a beeping signal.
Attach your handheld antenna's cable to the receiver face after you are positioned some
distance away (at least 20 yards) from your transmitter collar.
5. Practice finding the transmitter collar before putting it on a dog. Place the activated collar in a
tree at 200 yards so you can pick up the signal. Then ask a friend to hide the collar a further
distance away.
6. For most efficient recovery of a transmittered dog, use the NULL-to-NULL method. With
antenna plugged to receiver, hold your antenna above your head, its main boom parallel to the
ground. Rotate your antenna in a full circle--360 degrees. A peak signal will be received over 15
to 20 degrees of a circle. Swing the antenna back and forth to see where the signal stops or a
NULL (no sound) occurs. You will quickly find a null at 30-40 degrees on either side of the peak
signal. Divide the space between the nulls in half--this is the direction of your dog. As you
move toward the dog, take other readings, in case the dog has veered off. You may need to
position the antenna so that its elements move from vertical to horizontal. For best signal
reception, your antenna elements should parallel the dog's collar antenna: the dog may be
down, or the collar antenna may have shifted on the neck.
7. If you receive a strong signal (with the receiver's Gain or volume turned low) all around you
(called swamping), you are very close to your animal. Turn the receiver's attenuator on. Or
detach the antenna cable from your receiver jack and then turn the receiver's gain control up. Go
toward the loudest signal.

8. If signal bounce occurs in rugged terrain, go to a high altitude such as a ridge. Turn the receiver
gain down and take several readings from different positions. The point where 2 or more signals
cross is where your dog is located. This method is called TRIANGULATION.
9. Screw the cap onto the battery holder in a clockwise direction. Note that a black O-ring has been
fitted to the inside of the cap for sealing purposes. Contact us for a new O-ring if it frays,
stretches, is lost.
10. To stop the transmitter, put the taped magnet in the recess between collar and transmitter.
Or remove the battery. Use your receiver to check that the radio signal has stopped.
11. During storage, keep each battery in a separate envelope. If 2 batteries touch, power will
drain. Batteries can be kept in a refrigerator for longer freshness. Also, store the collar in a
cool place (not cold).
12. Keep another magnet on hand for battery conservation. Magnets are easily lost in the field and
can be difficult to purchase elsewhere.
13. To change a broken antenna, unscrew the old one by turning its base LEFT, insert the new one
and tighten down with RIGHT turns. Use cable ties near the antenna base and farther up if
needed.
14. Change a torn collar using a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 holding screws. Match the new
collar's holes with the transmitter plate's holes. Insert screws and tighten the new collar to the
plate. New collars with already made holes are available from Wildlife Materials International.
15. Store each battery in a separate envelope/container in refrigerator.
FIVE YEAR Warranty on Parts and Labor in ELECTRONICS as of 1/1/97
Refunds and exchanges are available during our 15-day trial period. Equipment should not have been
worn by dog and must be returned in like-new condition.
Wildlife Materials International, Inc.
1202 Walnut Street Murphysboro, IL 62966 USA
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
34 Years Serving Dog Owners