[ECOLOG-L] Ecolog-L | Aircraft antennas for sale
Good morning, I have been asked to help a pilot in Michigan (USA) sell a Telonics aircraft antenna setup. The following items were purchased in 2005 and lightly used for two summers. They are all in excellent condition. More information can be found online at http://www.telonics.com/literature/aircraft/ 2 Antennas, RA-2A directional 2-element (H antenna) 148-152 MHz. Cost new $110 each, selling both for $150 TAB-5 antenna mounting brackets. Refer to website for dimensions; used on Cessna 182. Cost new $540, selling the set for $300 TAC-2 RLB antenna control unit (switch box) with 3 coax cables. Cost new $125, selling for $60 Price for all items: $500 with free shipping to Continental 48. Otherwise, shipping costs to be actual USPS postage or UPS charge. To learn more, contact me at marci_johnson (at) nps.gov and I will forward your message to the seller. Marci Johnson
[ECOLOG-L] Ecolog-L | Wildlife Handling Job Board
Global Wildlife Resources, Inc. (http://www.wildliferesources.org/) has unveiled a new job announcement website that provides an opportunity for new graduates and seasoned professionals to find professional jobs involving wildlife capture and handling and to help potential employers find qualified and conscientious applicants. Click on Post a Job at the bottom of the page if you have such an opportunity to offer. WILDLIFE HANDLING JOB BOARD http://www.wildliferesources.org/job-board/ Job seekers may also want to visit the Wildlife Job Search (http://www.pherkad.com/jobs.html) website to browse 800 links for finding jobs.
[ECOLOG-L] 33 Used GPS VHF Collars For Sale
Good afternoon, If your plans for studying large carnivores are bigger than your budget, I'd like to announce an opportunity to purchase used collars. A former employer of mine would like to sell the following 22 GPS and 11 VHF collars on the 148.xxx and 219.xxx frequency bands, purchased ca. 2003-2006. They have been fitted on American black bears, but with girths ranging from 38 to 66cm (15-26) some had been originally purchased for use on wolves and others would accommodate larger bears with degradable spacers. TELEVILT (http://www.followit.se/wildlife/) Note: Batteries must be purchased new from the manufacturer for approximately $300 each. - 14 Simplex GPS collars in good condition... $500 each - 4 Simplex GPS collars in need of some repair (new strapping and antennas)... $250 each - 1 Tellus GPS collar in good condition (deployed once for two months), measures 48-55cm (19-22)... $500 - 2 receivers, receiving units, and UHF antennas for remote downloads BLUESKY (http://www.blueskytelemetry.com/) - 3 GPS collars in good condition - Programming unit - Hand-held and truck roof-mount antennas - Yupiteru receiver... $950 for all TELONICS (http://telonics.com/) Note: Some collars were deployed for only one season and the battery use has been suspended by the use of magnets, but due to their age the batteries should be refurbished before deployment. - 11 VHF collars in good condition...$100 each RECEIVERS - 2 Televilt RX receivers: one on 148.xxx freq and one on 219.xxx ...$300 each (http://www.followit.se/Wildlife/modules.php?name=Contentop=showcontentid=142cat=9) - 2 Yupiteru receivers (small handhelds that accommodate a wide freq range including 148.xxx and 219.xxx)...$300 each ANTENNAS - Roof-mount directional... $75 - Handheld Yagis for 148.xxx, 219.xxx, and 433.xxx frequencies... $75 each - 2 omni-directional (magnetic, roof-mount)... $75 each If you are interested in learning more, I would be happy to provide further information about the history and performance of individual collars and forward your contact information on to the seller. Photos are available upon request. At these prices you can increase your sample size or even start paying your field techs! Marci Johnson 907-412-0568 (Alaska, USA) Email: beartrap (at) pherkad (dot) com
[ECOLOG-L] ECOLOG-L | ArcView 3.x on Vista
Good afternoon, I was able to install v.3.2 on my laptop with Vista after following instructions from the ESRI forums: http://forums.esri.com/Thread.asp?c=3f=38t=235353mc=4#msgid716228 Marci Johnson malcolm McCallum wrote: Anyone out there miffed that ESRI will not provide a patch to allow its use on Vista? I own an old copy of 3.X and now I simply can't use it! :(
Re: listservs in Canada
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ECOLOG-L | IR Game Cameras
Reply to Kari Signor: Infrared Game Camera Suggestions? Good afternoon, I have also been looking for a remote camera with infrared flash for work with bears, and ordered five Leaf River cameras earlier today. For the $500 price range, I would suggest looking into the new Cuddeback No Flash ($400-450), the Leaf River IR-3BU ($255-300), the Recon Talon Digital ($350-400), Recon Talon Extreme ($450-500), and the Stealth Cam I230IR (available by the end of July). The Stealth Cam, Recon Talon Extreme, and Cuddeback models take color photos during the day and several models take video at night, but no camera with IR flash is expected to take particularly pretty pictures. Though the Leaf River was said to have a slower trigger speed (up to 4 sec), I ultimately chose their IR-3BU because it allowed me to purchase five cameras instead of three with my available funding. The Leaf River cameras come with a mounting bracket that can be secured to a tree (BYO chain and padlocks), Recon sells a $50 mounting bracket, and the Cuddebacks fit a $32 (eBay) lock box. Of those that have been on the market long enough to accrue reviews I felt the Recon Talon cameras were probably the best in this category, but a Stealth Cam representative stated the new I230IRs may only cost ~$200. The quality of video recorded by these cameras can be poor, however, as most capture frames rather slowly and at low resolution. I have used the TrailMaster TM700V video system that offers an accessory infrared light, but the cost is approximately $1200 per unit. If you do not need an IR flash, less expensive alternatives include the Wildlife Eye and Penn's Woods Video Scout ($229 not including camera, http://www.pennswoods.com/VS-04.html). It is usually less expensive to provide your own camcorder; the setups often work best with Sony cameras and require a LANC jack. Using the night vision feature on a camcorder can work within a reasonable distance, but the daytime footage appears green and washed out. If you are only interested in the IR flash to avoid bears damaging the cameras (versus a concern for spooking bears from the area), you may want to consider putting a camera with a traditional flash in a bearproof container such as an ammo can (cutout for the flash and plexiglass window over the lens to prevent puncture) or building a structure around the camera (see Camera Mounting at http://www.chasingame.com). From what I've gathered, IR cameras do not produce the best quality photos and can exhibit difficulties during dawn and dusk when the less sensitive IR flash may not be triggered. If your bears are marked with small tags or need to be identified by intricate physical markings, you may have more success using an old fashioned flash and/or a homemade setup using your own top quality digital camera (see http://www.hagshouse.com/Hags%20House/Trail%20Camera%20Project.htm, among others). Two websites with camera reviews that I found quite helpful include Chasingame (http://www.chasingame.com) and Jesse's Hunting Outdoors (http://www.jesseshunting.com/reviewpost/showcat.php/cat/226). You may also check out http://www.whitetaildeer-management-and-hunting.com/game-camera-review.html but be careful to note what year the cameras were tested, as many models have since been improved. If you are interested, I can send you photos taken by a standard Cuddeback camera and (after July 16th) those taken by the new Leaf River IRs. Email: gulogulo73 (at) yahoo I have merely researched and ordered IR still cameras, but have not yet used them. I look forward to hearing advice from others. Marci Johnson -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of kari signor Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 15:42 To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Infrared game camera suggestions? Hello all - Does anyone have much experience with using digital game cameras/video recorders in the field? I have used 35mm versions before, but photo quality was not that great. I am placing cameras up at remote garbage bin sites to look at black bear use/feeding behavior as part of a food aversion conditioning project. We are hoping to be able to identify some individuals, so I am looking for cameras that will provide good quality photos and/or video during all hours of the day. I am trying to avoid using a flash so as not to attract more attention to the cameras by these already curious critters... I have looked at several makes so far (Camtrakkers, Cuddebacks, M.A.D. Wildlife Eye video recorders). Any recommendations? What are some issues you have encountered, other things I should consider? It would be ideal to have the capability for infrared night images and video. I expect to check cameras every other day or so, so card storage space shouldn't
Inquiry | VHF Monitors and Foam in Collars
Good morning, I am seeking reviews and information regarding VHF signal monitors (aka dataloggers) that record when a collared animal is in the vicinity of a particular site. I would appreciate hearing opinions of particular brands or of any used ones that may be for sale or available for loan this summer. I would also like additional advice on the use of open-cell foam or foam rubber affixed to the inside of collars to accommodate growth (in this case, young bears). I would be curious to hear others' opinions about using foam as well as suggestions for the type of material, thickness or compression (when new), and adhesive. You may respond to me directly at gulogulo73 (at) yahoo.com. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Marci Johnson
