PR-1 Pinger Receiver

The PR-1 is a highly advanced pinger receiver that will quickly locate any pinger transmitting a frequency between 3 and 97 kHz. The receiver can be carried by a diver or deployed from a boat using the optional External Hydrophone Kit.

Operating the receiver is easy; select the frequency to be located and scan the area with a 360-degree sweep. When the diver points the receiver in the general direction of the pinger, an audio alarm sounds through the underwater earphones, and the LED light bar flashes. The diver can obtain an exact direction to the pinger's location by reducing the receiver's sensitivity. As the diver swims in that direction, a compass mounted on the receiver provides the precise direction. The audio gets louder as the diver approaches the pinger, and the receiver's light bar flashes more LEDs.

If several pingers operate in the area, the diver can switch the receiver tuning and repeat the procedure. The frequency is quickly changed using a control on the front panel. The frequency setting is displayed on a large, easy-to-read LCD (illuminated digital readout) as a number between 3 and 97 on the control panel.

The receiver is powered by a NiCad battery pack that will operate for 30 continuous hours before recharging is required. Two chargers are included. One charger operates from 120 volts AC and the other from a 12 volt car/boat battery. A single underwater earphone is included, and dual underwater earphones are optional. The optional underwater connector must be ordered with the receiver if the Boat Deployment Kit will be used.

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