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Post by chrisleitz on Mar 18, 2006 17:45:08 GMT
A colleague of Karsten part owns a company called Biotrack and they use radiotransmitters to track wildlife, mainly birds. But these are so expensive. They cost round about £1000, so no go. I could get them cheaper but it still is not anywhere near the price offered by the Catlocator. So I keep saving.
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Post by phyllis on Apr 19, 2006 14:27:14 GMT
all my pets have microchips due to hurricanes and evacuations. november here is microchip your pet month. 10 dollars for kit and vet gave me one package deal lol....it is inexpensive and as far as i know harmless. again my cats are pretty old and ive had them all their lives. so dont know but boy it works for me lol lol
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Post by mitok1982 on Sept 2, 2008 4:32:08 GMT
GPS system is useless for the cats and will never be for 3 reasons: 1 - GPS requires too much energy. A baby bear will have no problem running around with 4-8 DD battary powered device that works 4 times a year, a cat might not be able to lift it... 2- GPS reqires DIRECT LINE of SIGHT to the settelite, argo a cat under a car is invisible, while GPS is eating up your battary , trying to connect... 2 minuted tops, and no more GPS... How long can a kitty stay under the car??? 3- GPS system is crowded as it is by humans, that's why Brits are starting to lunch they own settelites... if we to try and do something like this for animals... there will not be enoght space in space BUT there is a solution, radio locators... the one you have mesioned above is o.k., has it downs (you'd have to switch a battery once a month) limited range, somewhat of a hastle to operate. but it works. I know of a company that is working on an improved model... but they will have results no sooner , then in 6 month. but it will still be a radio locator. improved handeling and all. price wize we will stil be looking at $300-$400 range. so good luck to all of you, cat owners, i'll keep you informed to the best of my ability... feel free to write to MusicMysh@gmail.com
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Post by mitok1982 on Sept 2, 2008 4:35:32 GMT
As to implants... they will only work if your cat is found, taken to a Vet , and Vet has a scaner that work with this model of a chip... (and there are 5 models) Flyers sent to Vets thru fax in 30 mile radius will have a better chance , then a chip...
that was an explanation, given by my Vet... i'm guessing he didn't want my 10 bucks, or he's just an honest guy... (can't belive i'm saying this about any kind of a doctor)
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Post by sadiesmom on Sept 14, 2008 15:25:53 GMT
chrisleitz, did you ever purchase the LoCATor, and if you did what is your opinion of it. I have been researching any type of locater device and am finding there is little to choose from, but this one looks like it could do the job. If you purchased it are there any downfalls of it? Thanks~ Anybody else out there know of a GREAT radio freq. device for smaller cats. Ours weighs only 8 pounds.
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Post by jackofkitemantv on Feb 20, 2011 2:11:56 GMT
The Cat Flasher is the device. It sets off an blinking S-O-S light when it decides that an indoor cat is lost. The Cat Flasher thinks on its own and only requires a battery change every six months. You do have to have heat in your house when it is cold, though. It has no radio signal issues, either. catflasher.com Attachments:
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Post by catpeople on Jun 27, 2011 19:36:01 GMT
We have been using cat collars from Communications Specialists for 5 years and have NEVER failed to find our five cats. We live in coyote/bobcat country and demand something that works. These locators do. A little pricey, ( $249 for the receiver and $50 for each collar). It takes a little common sense to get used to using the receiver but ---- what a relief to turn on the receiver, select the particular cat your are looking for, and hear that beeping sound. Batteries are cheap. Happy to answer any questions.
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