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Geoffrey English

Today’s dog tracking systems are much more advanced than those used years ago. Tracking systems are nothing new - this technology has been around since WWI. Dog tracking systems enable you to hunt with your dog, allow him to roam free, while allowing you to know where he is at. Enabling tracking system polarization allows you to filter out background noise easily, allowing for better clarity of the signal.

Tracking system polarization today makes picking up the signals that are received by a radio transmission much easier. Because the newer, polarized systems are lightweight and balanced at the center of gravity, they are more accurate when it comes to pinpointing distance and range. Dog tracking systems are available by transmitting signals through radio frequencies as well as through satellite. Satellite systems operate differently than traditional radio systems. The type of system that you use often depends upon your preference and where you hunt.

In order for the dog tracking systems to be most accurate, the system has to be balanced to the center of gravity. Newer dog tracking systems offer polarization for finer precision tuning. You can get much better frequency and channels with newer dog tracking systems.

Dog tracking systems work by attaching the transmitter to your dog’s collar and holding onto the receiver. Traditional dog tracking systems usually have a holster and allow you to tune into several frequencies and adjust the pitch. When you are going out for the first time using dog tracking systems, it’s a good idea to go with a hunter who is experienced at this type of tracking. It can take a little time to get used to the different pitches in frequencies. One of the most common mistakes that hunters make is to track back signals on the device. You can practice tracking the signal by planting the transmitter somewhere to see if you can locate it with the receiver. Once you get used to doing this, you can then put the transmitter on your dog.

The better polarized your dog tracking system is, the better distance and range you can get with your system. You can check for signal polarization by rotating the receiver 90 degrees to make sure you are on track. Most of the newer dog tracking systems have quality speakers that clearly transmit the signals to you. If you are hunting using an older tracking system, you might want to upgrade to a newer model.

In addition to allowing for easy tracking system polarization, newer systems have noise reduction built right into the system to make it easier for you to block out the background noise and pick up on your signal. They also reduce the amount of back signals that you receive as well.

Most newer gun dog tracking systems sport a three tiered antenna that can easily collapse when you are not tracking your dog. This can aid in polarization of the receiver as well. They offer a more comfortable grip than those in the past as well and LED lighting.

If you are just starting out hunting or are looking for a new dog tracking system you will find that today’s tracking systems are much more advanced than those of years ago.

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Geoffrey A. English is the Founder of GundogsOnline.com, the internet's premiere online magazine dedicated to hunting dogs. Visit their site if you are in need of dog training collars such as Dogtra 200 NCP, SportDOG Field Trainer, Dogtra 3502.

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