WTX1 16mW Wildlife Audio Surveillance Transmitter

Introducing the robust WTX1 wildlife audio surveillance transmitter.

Audio recordings made from free-ranging animals can be used to investigate aspects of physiology, behavior, and ecology through acoustic signal processing. The WTX1 acoustic monitoring solution allows for continuous remote data collection and can serve to address questions across temporal and spatial scales.

This wildlife audio surveillance transmitter will broadcast live ambient and surrounding audio over a distance of 700 to 1000 metres through thick bush and vegetation, to any UHF receiver system (portable or stationary, including Software-Defined Radio receivers), it operates on a variety of power options and can transmit audio 24/7 for upwards of 40 days uninterrupted.

This transmitter was developed with wildlife researchers and Ecologists in mind who require discreet acoustic monitoring and data collection through a method that eliminates human presence and habitat disruption.

The WTX1 audio surveillance transmitter is housed in a watertight and weatherproof protective case, with an optional external waterproof omnidirectional microphone for simultaneous live listening & recording, with ingress protection ratings up to IP67.

This is a permanent "hot-microphone", a magnetic reed switch is used to activate this transmitter. Removing the exterior magnet will begin live ambient audio transmission on your issued UHF frequency, reattaching the magnet will stop audio transmission.  

The WTX1 has several pre-drilled holes which can be used to attach the transmitter enclosure to trees, alternatively, the enclosure can be strapped securely around different objects using industrial Zip-Ties or steel cable.