Here is the Tri-Tronics website for those looking at getting a good collar... MHO is if your going to be in the field with trees, distance will become a factor as signal gets lost through follage and poor weather conditions.  For example, 300 yard collar in an open field will lose signal between 150-200 yards if the battery isnt fully charged leaving you throwing your transmitter in the dirt and yelling at the top of your lungs.  It will be worth the satisfaction and money spending the cash on a good collar the first time as to buying a $100.00 job then having to replace it every year from regular use.

 

http://www.tritronics.com/remotetrainers-G3fieldseries.html

I am sorry but we hunt in the woods, and our tracking system works GREAT.  Accurate as hell up to 3 miles.

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TLGDA Board Member
Melanie Tiemann
"If at first you don't succeed, Skydiving is not for you"

Melanie, I think dove is talking about the cheap collars.  The good ones will work for much greater distances, even in the trees, hills, etc.  Tri-Tronics makes a great e-collar.  Is that what you use, except for it being a tracking collar?

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Crescent Moon Ranch
Raising quality commercial calves

Dusty Britches:

Melanie, I think dove is talking about the cheap collars.  The good ones will work for much greater distances, even in the trees, hills, etc.  Tri-Tronics makes a great e-collar.

 

Thank you, You hit it right on the head!!! It was intended for those who do not have collars, was curious about a good collar, was looking at getting one... I have had a couple people ask me so I decided I would put it out in the open for discussion with a link for those had questions.

Okay this is where I am confused, because it sounded to me like you wanted what I think of as a tracking collar.  An E-collar is not the same thing.  I am so lost.  Sorry for the confusion. I would like to blame it on my hormones, but I think its just me.

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TLGDA Board Member
Melanie Tiemann
"If at first you don't succeed, Skydiving is not for you"

i dont know anything about tracking collars cause i have never used them... I just know how GPS works and the idea behind how they work, I would however like to try them out one day but for the time being I will just stick to e-collars. I dont even know what they run as far as price goes.

An e-collar to me is that cone thing they put on dogs after they have surgery.  What are you talking about?

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TLGDA Board Member
Melanie Tiemann
"If at first you don't succeed, Skydiving is not for you"

Here's a clue.....

ZAPP!!!!!

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Clifford
TLGDA Breeder
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In the end, it will not matter if you were well liked. But, it will matter what you stood for!

Thanks Jeff,

 I was at least one of the folks who asked you about the e-collar. I got a reply from Ben too and he told me the model he is using. That's the one I was thinking of investing in already. He did mention getting the same one he uses but has the extended range. Along the same line as your suggestion. They make the one like Ben's but with the two mile range rating. I'm sure thinking about that one and adding the new laser lights that they have to go with them. That light sounds like it would sure be helpful in night time cattle work (rare for me but it has happened). hehe.

I appreciate for the input.

Jimbo

PS: I think that system, set up for two dogs is near to the $600 mark.

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Lacy's Rule!!!
Always have extra nice Corriente Cattle For Sale.
Jim Williams
Walking T Cattle Company
"We Don't Rent Pigs!"

Jim.... i think I only saw it at around $300.00.... take a look at the Classic 70 G3 EXP... I dont think Ben's is the EXP, could be wrong tho... he just told me that his was the Classic 70 but the Classic 70 on that website on controls 1 collar, his has 3 buttons but not sure if it has the switch to go to 6, I would have to ask him.

 

Classic 70 G3^® EXP^® operates up to 6 dog collars.

• Allows easy one-hand operation without taking your eyes off your dog.
• Compact, tough and dependable Receiver
• 2 1/2" fixed Transmitter antenna with enhanced performance eliminating lost or broken antennas
• 6 levels of continuous stimulation
• A no-stim "N" setting to avoid accidental stimulation
• Consisten 1-mile range
• Waterproof Transmitter and Receiver
• Insulated contact points for reliable performance in wet conditions
• Long and short contact points for different coat thicknesses
• Stainless steel contact points minimize neck irritation on the dog
• Transmitter button activates Tone signal on Receiver
• Includes the “A” setting on the intensity dial for remotely activating Beeper and Tracer™ E-Collar Light using transmitter button
• Transmitter stim button colors match color strap colors to help identify dogs on multi-dog systems
• Proprietary charging system: Charge indefinitely without damage and fully charge in two hours
• Charging adapters eliminate need for jacks or plugs on Transmitter and Receiver
• Battery life indicator on Transmitter and Receiver so you know when to charge the system
• Long lasting rechargeable, user replaceable NiMH batteries for Transmitter and Receiver
• Easy to access Receiver On/Off switch
• Durable Carry/Storage Case with dry bag to keep Transmitter and charging system separate from wet muddy collars
• 30-day money-back guarantee
• 2-year comprehensive warranty

Classic 70 G3^®: MSRP: $333.00      OUR PRICE: $299.00

Classic 70 G3 EXP^®:  MSRP: $354.00      OUR PRICE: $319.00

 Heres the link again... its the second one down.

http://www.tritronics.com/remotetrainers-G3fieldseries.html

Allows easy one-hand operation without taking your eyes off your dog Compact, tough, and dependable Receiver 2 1/2” fixed Transmitter antenna with enhanced performance eliminating lost or broken antennas 6 levels of continuous stimulation A no-stim "N" setting to avoid accidental stimulation Consistent 2-mile range Waterproof Transmitter & Receiver Insulated contact points for reliable performance in wet conditions Long & short contact points for different coat thickness Stainless steel contact points minimize neck irritation on the dog Transmitter button activates Tone signal on Receiver Includes the “A” setting on the intensity dial for remotely activating Beeper and Tracer™ E-Collar Light using transmitter button Transmitter stim button colors match collar strap colors to help identify dogs on multi-dog systems Proprietary charging System: Charge indefinitely without damage and fully charge in two hours Charging Adapters eliminate need for jacks or plugs on Transmitter and Receiver Battery life indicator on Transmitter and Receiver so you know when to charge the system Long lasting rechargeable, user replaceable, NiMH Batteries for Transmitter and Receiver Easy to access Receiver on/off switch Durable Carry/Storage Case with Dry Bag to keep Transmitter and charging system separate from wet muddy collars 30-day money-back guarantee 2-year comprehensive warranty Trashbreaker G3 EXP®:  MSRP: $465.00         OUR PRICE: $419.00 Trashbreaker G3 EXP® with Tracer™ E-Collar Light:   MSRP: $514.00       OUR PRICE: $463.00

Copyright © 2006 Tri-Tronics®, Inc. All rights reserved

 

Jeff, this is the one I was thinking about but adding a second collar right now. Then I could order other collars if or as needed. Right now I only run two dogs anyway for cow work. With the second collar it runs right at the 600 dollar mark from what I've been able to find on the web.

Does anyone else have a recomendation as to what has worked well for them in the way of an e-collar?

Jimbo

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Lacy's Rule!!!
Always have extra nice Corriente Cattle For Sale.
Jim Williams
Walking T Cattle Company
"We Don't Rent Pigs!"

Jimbo, I have found that it is best to slip it around her neck gently when she is sleeping... But, make sure you have that control in your hand when she wakes up!!! And, for goodness sake, make sure you have fresh batteries!!! They tend to fight it at first... But, with time, you can have cold beer delivered right to your recliner!

On dogs, it really doesn't matter that much...

 

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Clifford
TLGDA Breeder
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In the end, it will not matter if you were well liked. But, it will matter what you stood for!

Clifford,

  You probably should have turned that sensitivity setting back a little bit at first, hehe. You talk a mean fight amigo but I saw that little whip she had in the pickup for you. I ain't fooled. LMBO!!

I probably will keep mine hidden for the same reason but in reverse that you described.

Later Pard,

Jimbo

 

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Lacy's Rule!!!
Always have extra nice Corriente Cattle For Sale.
Jim Williams
Walking T Cattle Company
"We Don't Rent Pigs!"

A Shock collar.

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TLGDA Board Member
Melanie Tiemann
"If at first you don't succeed, Skydiving is not for you"

bbbzzzzztttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!