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Solar Argos/GPS 30g PTT
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Solar Argos/GPS PTTs combine high-accuracy GPS technology with solar-powered, rechargeable batteries to yield long-term understanding of migration and fine-scale habitat use.
  • Holly Cormack edited short summary - (10 October 2023 9:42am)

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Species Group 

  • Birds

Overview  

The adaptability and dependability of Microwave Telemetry's Solar Argos/GPS 30g PTT on medium-sized birds has made it our most popular model. Its height is effective for minimizing feather coverage of the solar array, and its battery size and solar array create an optimal balance of fast charging and power reserve.

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  •  $1000 - 5000

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Specifications 

Features 
  • Solar-powered, rechargeable battery
  • Microprocessor-controlled power management
  • Internal multi-channel micro-power GPS receiver
  • SBAS capable (WAAS, EGNOS, and QZSS)
  • GPS horizontal accuracy ±18 m
  • GPS vertical accuracy ±22 m
  • Programmable with up to 5 duty cycle seasons
  • SiV™ Technology
  • Embedded CRC checksum with bit error detection
  • Optional 2D Firmware
  • Optional Seasonal GT™ and Mortality GT™
  • Operating lifetime up to 3 years

 

Specifications 
Dimensions*Length: 2.60 in (6.60 cm)  x  Width: 0.92 in (2.34 cm)  x  Height: 0.87 in (2.21 cm)
Antenna: 7.00 in (17.78 cm) protruding from the back edge of the transmitter 45 degrees to the bottom face
 
SensorsGPS coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude, course, and speed), temperature, battery voltage, activity
 
ConstructionThe housing is constructed from a lightweight glass-reinforced epoxy composite material with a contiguous interior metal-plated coating. The unit is hermetically sealed with a metal-to-metal solder joint providing stability during changes in temperature and humidity.
 
Attachment optionsBackpack (with standard neoprene cushioning pad), leg band**
 
Color optionsStandard or Matte Finish: classic, dark brown, medium brown, gray, white, black
Matte Finish Only: desert sand, brown sand, black sand
Example speciesOsprey, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Ferruginous Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Greater Sage-Grouse

* Harnessing loops and neoprene pad not included in these dimensions.
** Customer must supply leg band at least 4 weeks prior to scheduled delivery. Be advised that the combined weight of the PTT and leg band will exceed 30 grams.

 

All text and specifications sourced and modified from - https://www.microwavetelemetry.com/home

 

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