Tracking Unit -which is" best" ???

[Jordan Run Walkers]

To old to run. Can still walk a little. Which Quick Track you use the 5000, or 6000?

[swervin]

6000, not so sure about about the used collor deal though looks like you still gotta check to make sure their not obsolite.I used the 5000 and i didnt like it in the woods, i had to take my gloves off to use and you goota know exactly what ur collor # was, the 6000 u just gotta be close and u can dial it in, and i can work it with my gloves on,unless ur usin bulky welders gloves. but the 5000 works kill in the truck. What we need to do is everybody start sending e-mail to W/L & tell them we want a blue box that covers everything,i did hear they had 1 but ive logged alot of hours trying to find 1 unsuccesfully, the most they cover is 2 freq. Any-1 is worth its wieght in gold if it can get ur dogs back in the truck at the end of the day. Good luck & happy shopping. Swerv.

[bad moon]

hey hound 1 do you still have that tracking system for sale

[Hummer]

So guys if I want a tracking unit that I can carry with me all day without it weighing me down and getting caught up in the brush, but will still do the job, what would it be?

I like my tracker maxima for carrying in the woods. Its light and compact and fits in a case that hangs on your belt. You dont even know your carrying it.

[Bearkiller]

I like my tracker maxima but you better spend ALOT of time getting used to it. Once you get used to it you won't want one of those big bulky blue boxes.

[BlacktailStalker]

Has anybody used both the Maxima 5000 and the Marshall 4000 units (is the stealth the same model as the 4000?) ?
Opinions ?

[Spanky]

The best one is the one that you know how to use and have confidence in, doesn't matter what name is on it.

Nolte said it best with that comment.

I use the Wildlife TRX-64 and have been since I moved to montana back in '94. It replaced my old Johnson box that I had when I started over 25+ years ago. My collars are wildlife re-chargeable magnums. The johnson unit was a great system for the era it was made in and the country back east where I use to live but the wildife excelled here in the mountains of montana.

The TRX-64 has the same power output as the Wildlife 1000 and uses the same battery pack, I know I have replaced them sent to me straight from wildlife.

As for service....after having my run in with the feds and their pet wolves I contacted Wildife and at no cost to me they replaced not retuned both my units and 8 collars to a new frequency. They also replaced 3 of my hunting buddies equipment now thats customer service.

I guess this thread should have been made a poll to see just how many people are using what. Every company is constantly working towards bettering their own equipment to keep up with the rest of the industry so I really do not think you can go wrong with any of the big 3.

[BKMFR]

I am currently using both the maxima 5000 and the marshall 4000. First, I would have to say that the marshall collars add at least another 20% to the maxima. It is actually been a bit of a pain to try and re-learn the distance to the dog with the marshall collars. Some friends and I were hunting the other day. I turned a couple of dogs loose with the marshall collars. After awhile he checks the dogs with his wl 1000 and told me the dogs were coming out. About 20 seconds later another hunting buddy told us the dogs just crossed the road in front of him 4 1/2 miles away. The guy with me couldn't believe it because he was reading them like they were right there and he had the attenuator on!

As for the 4000. It is a pretty good unit. It is built very well and is sturdy. Pros: are that it is excellent at pin-pointing your dog, I think it is the most accurate at that of all the systems. It has good range. I got a beep at about 9 1/2 miles one day testing it (my buddy with a wl 1000) got the same distance as I did). You can get 4 freqs. with 100 channels each for a pretty reasonable price.
Cons: First and foremost is that it is extremely difficult for me to hear. We sent it back and they upgraded the speaker and I still have a tough time hearing it. The wl 1000 blows it away in this regard. Secondly, it is small and compact. This is good for carrying but, I have to take my gloves off to work the dials. Finally, the near,med, far attenuator is really not reliable. On near the dog is in your box, on med. you are looking at the dog and far is for everything else.

Bottom line is that I like the equipment and I think it would be great for someone out west that needs to haul the tracker along way on foot. If you have a wl 1000 I wouldn't rush out and sell it to get the marshall they aren't any better. If you have a maxima or a wildlife get marshall collars and you will most likely be happy with the extra distance.

[BlacktailStalker]

BKMFR;
So do you figure the ultimate set up to be the maxima 5000 reciever with the Marshall powermax collars then ? (actually that is what I kind of thought would work nicely)
I too am in extremely steep and deep almost impenatrable country so range is of utmost importance.
Thanks for the review by the way, much appreciated.

[BKMFR]

BTS,

I think that would work very well for you. In you situation I would definately consider the marshall just for is ability to pin-point alone. I would have to say that the maxima gives you an idea were the dogs are in about a 45 degree radius. However, the marshall is about 10 degrees.

If you already have the maxima I would start with getting marshall collars. A couple of things about the collars. They are kind of a pain for the way I hunt. I am used to pulling magnets and DTFB. I find myself now turning the collars on before I load the dogs. This does impede tracking and the marshall really seems to be affected by this interference. However, I haven't used it enough yet to really be good with it.

[tntoutfitting]

BlacktailStalker i got all new Marshalls (collars/receivers) to replace my Johnson setup. Give me a call I can fill you in, you can try/compare when you come over if you have'nt bought sooner.

PS: snow melting here 3 days of season left

[BlacktailStalker]

Will do, this weekend.

[trakntree]

I thought I would throw in my 2 cents, It look as if everyone else did on this one.

Imo a box is a box. Find one you like that has the has the # of channels that meet you requirements and is going to be convienient for your hunting style. I also believe that a yagi antenna has more to do with pin pointing collars (not to mention the operator) than a your reciever box.

Most important part of the whole system is the collar. I believe that a good quality 16,000 hour collar is the way to go. There are more than one company that makes them, I believe they all are basically the same other than slight variations, like where the switch or magnet is placed.

Telemetry is more of an art than a science. If you have never operated a system before you going to find it doesn't always work the way you would expect. There are many variables on how well your collars are going to get that signal out to where you are located.

Good luck!

[the breeze]

I have had good luck with the tracker maxima and magnum collars