VK3YNG Autoranging Foxhunt Sniffer Comparison


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Frequency Range
140-149.995MHz
120-122.995MHz, 143-149.995MHz
144-148MHz.
Channel bandwidth
26KHz
16KHz
16KHz
Sensitivity
-110dBm
-120dBm
TBD (better than -115dBm predicted)
Max signal level
+10dBm
+24dBm
TBD (better than +20dBm predicted)
Attenuation Ranges
7 (15dB/step) 9 (15dB/step)
9 (15dB/step)
Range display
7 segment LED
Dual intensity 7 segment LED
13 x high intensity LED
Memories
10, fixed
6, programmable
6, programable
Receive modes
RSSI (Signal Strength Tone) only
AM, FM, RSSI (signal strength Tone)
RSSI (Signal strength Tone) only
Max RSSI frequency
2KHz approx
programmable 2KHz or 8KHz
TBD
Antenna connector
user supplied
BNC
user supplied
Headphone conection
user supplied
3.5mm stereo
user supplied
Speaker
user supplied
27mm, OBO Seahorn polypropylene
user supplied
Volume control
fixed
10 levels
fixed
Low battery warning
7.5V approx
2.5V
2.7V
Power Supply
9V alkaline 216 or PP6
2x1.5V AA alkaline or lithium
3V (2xAA 1.5V lithium or alkaline)
Receiver Type
Dual conversion superhetrodyne
Dual conversion superhetrodyne
Single conversion, low IF, image reject
ARDF Timer
none
1 minute cycle sync button
1 minute cycle power-up option
Continuous operation Battery Life (typ)
2 Hours
3+ Hrs alkaline, 14+ hrs Lithium
TBD (4+hrs alkaline, 14+hrs lithium predicted)

Keypad
User supplied
13 key water resistant tactile lexan
12-key matrix
Power switch
User supplied
Internal (with 10-minute no activity auto powerdown)
Internal (with 10-minute no activity auto powerdown)
size
61mm (W), 66mm (H), 17mm(D) PCB and components only 
76mm (W), 80mm (H), 25mm (D) not including antenna connector
62mm (W), 68mm (H), 12mm (D) PCB and components only.

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