Gps Tracking

[bluebell101]

GPS tracking rings saw this on another site 525 euros for 5 training rings 5 GPS rings data reading system and software bit dear for average fancier but clubs and feds could trial this

[JohnQuinn]

£10.5k for 100 is a bit rich Johnny even for the biggest organisations and I reckon 100 would be a minimum number to get a picture of what's happening tae them when en route from races.

It's the idea we've aw been waiting on but at those prices the wait will continue until the copycats produce a cheaper version.

[geordie1234]

The SHU should fund it along with other unions

Edited September 30, 2016 by geordie1234

[greenlands]

Why would you want to track your pigeons ?

[Kyleakin Lofts]

The SHU should fund it along with other unions

The SHU pay a fee to the Confederation so it is funded. The SHU and the other Unions are funded by their members. As John said, around 100 to make it a fair trial at Fed level, so it would still be expensive for the Members if the Unions adopted it.

[Kyleakin Lofts]

£10.5k for 100 is a bit rich Johnny even for the biggest organisations and I reckon 100 would be a minimum number to get a picture of what's happening tae them when en route from races.

It's the idea we've aw been waiting on but at those prices the wait will continue until the copycats produce a cheaper version.

 

New technology or items always come at a premium and it is not until the research has been covered financially that the prices drop. I think it will be quite a long wait at those prices. Very few have that sort of money to throw into a peregrine nest.

[greenlands]

New technology or items always come at a premium and it is not until the research has been covered financially that the prices drop. I think it will be quite a long wait at those prices. Very few have that sort of money to throw into a peregrine nest.

Still waiting for ETS ring prices to drop Andy.

[Roland]

Well if a Fed bought it ... who would qualify to have it for their pigeon(s) ... We have at least 3 who send over 50 birds each race IN THE CLUB let alone other members... ... which one to be chosen. Even a bigger headache for larger organisations. JMO

[gulkie]

Still waiting for ETS ring prices to drop Andy.

The ETS rings go up in price every year not down ??

[greenbar]

Don't hold your breath.

Still waiting for ETS ring prices to drop Andy.

[easygaun]

£10.5k for 100 is a bit rich Johnny even for the biggest organisations and I reckon 100 would be a minimum number to get a picture of what's happening tae them when en route from races.

It's the idea we've aw been waiting on but at those prices the wait will continue until the copycats produce a cheaper version.

Maybe the RSPB could help us out;they seem to be able to track their raptors.

[KIDDON]

Try and apply for Lottery funding on the grounds of researching the losses in races

[JohnQuinn]

Try and apply for Lottery funding on the grounds of researching the losses in races

 

Ye might just have hit on something there, bound to be funding for research purposes. Anybody an expert on it ??

 

Maybe the RSPB could help us out;they seem to be able to track their raptors.

 

Aye they've got the cash tae fund it anaw, but me thinks they wid chase us 😡

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Heard someone mention once that they could buy a ..... for £1, but put a label on the bottle with a picture of a pigeon on the label and the cost jumped to £10.

There is most times a cheaper method than one specifically directed at pigeon fanciers. For this reason ETS ring prices will not drop. ETS was accepted on the grounds the rings could be read by all systems or some such similar agreement. This has not happened, but I believe the Confederation are attempting to address this. Cost could be the next thing to tackle, but it is better to tackle one thing at a time sometimes.

[billt]

Don't think the RSPB will help, be able to trace every Percy nest in the country.

[dunc50]

Maybe the RSPB could help us out;they seem to be able to track their raptors.

[REDROCKET]

Think I'll order some just so it puts me into a complete fit of depression on a Saturday as they approach the loft from Grangemouth lol

[gulkie]

Think I'll order some just so it puts me into a complete fit of depression on a Saturday as they approach the loft from Grangemouth lol

Or if they approach at all???

[Guest IB]

I think I'm not the only one who would like to know where their birds get to on race and training days. GPS sounds good if you can track the bird over the whole journey, real-time. But it only tells a bit of the story. It might show the bird(s) are off the line of flight you expected them to take, but won't tell you why. For that you need 'eyes-on' during the full journey to see whats happening.

[C WRIGHT]

The numbers disapearing wèekly

Cant believe they all mising lost or dead between the race point and loft

 

Could possibly give an insight to another

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