Instructions for Marshall models including: Scout UHF Transmitter, UHF Transmitter, Transmitter

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase! The Marshall Scout UHF transmitter combines good tracking range and excellent reliability, all at an affordable price. The Scout is a great choice for tracking and recovering hawks, packing an economical and large capacity battery into a rugged machined aluminum case.:

 Frequency Stabile  Short and Safe TM Antenna  Magnetic Tap On /Tap Off TM  Apollo 13 Mode TM battery
saving technology.  Low Battery Sensor  Long Battery Life  Leg/Tail Re-confgigurable

 Machined Aircraft Aluminum Housing
 High Impact Crystal  Highest Reliability
possible  Rugged, Hard-Coat
Anodizing

Transmitter Specifications: Operating Temperature: -40 F to +150 F (with new battery) Weight: 9 grams (leg), 9.5 grams (w/ tail spring)

VHF Version Standard Operation: 40ms pulse, 40ppm Apollo 13 Operation: 20ms pulse, 27ppm Range: 40 miles, Line of Sight Battery Life: 30 days, continuous

UHF Version Standard Operation: 30ms pulse, 90ppm Apollo 13 Operation: 20ms pulse, 27ppm Range: 70 miles, Line of Sight Battery Life: 10 days, continuous

Battery The Scout uses the readily available CR2032 Lithium 3 volt Battery. proven by falconers for years. We recommend the Renata CR2032.

Battery is installed negative side down into the transmitter. You should be able to read the text "CR2032" & "+" on

the top side of the battery after installation. Always install the battery at an angle towards the tab spring inside the

transmitter. Never install battery straight down, as this can damage the battery springs. As soon as the battery is

installed transmitter will begin running. Install Lid securely "finger tight". No need for tools or tape.

Note:

To easily remove the battery, gently tap the transmitter upside down.

 Important: When installing the lid be sure to tighten it securely (as tight as possible using your fingers). A pair of pliers can also be used if you need a little more torque. An insufficiently tightened lid may come loose.

 Important: When changing the battery of a Scout, please remove the battery for a period of 1-2 minutes before installing a new battery. The Scout "remembers" its state from the last time the battery was removed and leaving the battery out for this period will clear the memory. Alternately, switching the Scout on with the magnet prior to removing the old battery will also clear the memory.
Battery Life The Scout will warn you when there are approximately 3-5 days remaining on the battery with a "double beep" every 10 pulses. The transmitter keeps track of cumulative transmission time to estimate remaining battery life. As a backup system it also measures battery voltage in real time, which will warn you should you accidentally put in an old battery.

© 2022 Marshall Radio Telemetry, Inc.

Rev. Apr 2022

Tap On /Tap OffTM Switch
If so equipped, the Scout uses the unique Marshall Tap On/Tap Off TM magnetic switch to turn the
transmitter on and off. You can leave it on bird while not in use, removing only to change battery. To turn the Scout off, touch magnet to battery lid until you hear 5 rapid beeps on your receiver as confirmation. Repeat process to turn back on, confirmed by 3 rapid beeps. If you lose your magnet, the Scout can be turned on and off by removing / installing the battery. Always double check for transmitter signal by tuning in on receiver before flight.
Note: Due to the ultra-low drain of the Scout circuit, there is no need to worry about leaving a battery in the transmitter after turning it off with the magnet ­ a new battery will be fine after two years in transmitter.

TurningOff: Hold magnet to base of transmitter until you hear 5 beeps.

Apollo 13 Mode :TM If the transmitter has been going for 12 hours, the transmitter figures your bird is probably lost and does what NASA would do in the same situation, conserving battery life with shorter and less frequent pulses. If your bird was lost with a new battery, Apollo 13 Mode would come on after 12 hours giving you a total of 10 days (30 days for VHF model) to look for your lost bird. If you lost the bird just before the double beep came on, it would last another 3 days.

Maintenance
The Scout is completely waterproof and can be washed with hot water. Make sure insides of case and lid are dry before installing battery. Inspect antenna and replace as soon as you see cracks or any exposed metal wire. For tail mounts, always inspect the condition of the tail spring. Replace if any cracks or weaknesses appear on spring. For leg mounts, inspect the Bewit slot for any signs of wear or thinning.

Replacing the Antenna
The short antenna on Scout is field replaceable. Use only Marshall replacement antennas with Power Line Static Protection .TM Your Marshall replacement antenna will come with instructions on replacing the antenna.

Scout Range
The Scout UHF is designed to give best range while on your bird. It has been tested to over 40 miles line-of-sight. Like any transmitter, range varies greatly with terrain. Tests have shown its range in hunting situations of western US deserts to be anywhere from 3 to 40 miles, depending on height of transmitter, height of receiver, type of terrain and obstructions, and radio noise or interference.

Using the Receiver
Signal from Scout is strongest if receiver antenna is lined up in same orientation as Scout antenna. Since a falcon on a perch keeps tail almost vertical, you will get best signal if holding receiver antenna with its elements vertical. However, there are cases when transmitter's antenna could be nearly horizontal and holding your receiver antenna horizontally will give the better result.

Bird on perch

Hint: If both horizontal and vertical signals can be heard, use horizontal for better pinpoint accuracy.

Bird on ground

Customized Transmitter
If your needs change in the future, the frequency (channel) of the Scout can be changed electronically without opening it up. A UHF Scout can be set anywhere from 432.000 to 436.995, VHF Scout: 216.000-219.995 Also, the pulse width and pulse rate can be adjusted to give either better battery life or more, longer, easier-to-track pulses. Send transmitter to Marshall Radio to custom re-configure it. One business day turn-around guaranteed.

Warranty Marshall Radio Telemetry warrants that the Scout will be free from defects of workmanship and materials for One (1) Year from the date of purchase by end-user. Return defective transmitter directly to Marshall Radio Telemetry and we will repair or replace it and return it free of charge. However, we will not be responsible for damage from misuse or normal wear and tear incurred during use. Warranty is void if a non-Marshall Radio Telemetry antenna has been used. Under no circumstances will Marshall Radio be responsible for damages or loss beyond the value of the transmitter itself, including but not limited to the loss of a bird or lost time.

FCC Notice: This device does not interfere with TV reception or Federal Government radar.

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Rev. Apr 2022

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