Tritronics Multi-Sport 3 G2

[Addict]

The multi-sport 3 G2 has 1/2 mile range and is limited to 6 levels of continuous. It also has tone.I was wondering what your thoughts are on this model from TT. I will be using it for three dogs and like the thought of having one transmitter. I'm a foot hunter so I doubt I'll let them get out further than the 1/2 mile.

I was looking at a two dog model but found out that TT offers a trade in deal for old collars. It will be cheaper to get the three dog unit instead of fixing my sport 50 and buying a two dog unit.

Iv'e been happy with the sport 50 but think they need to make the transmitters drop proof. Especially when your around concrete. Maybe include an auto stick function that senses ground hardness.

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[Wagonmaster]

I have the non-G2 Pro500 with I think 18 levels. I think 6 are plenty.

The only thing I can offer is on range. The half mile rating is line of sight, ideal conditions. That can shorten up in a hurry in real life, so a dog that goes over a hill or through some trees or buried in some cattails gets out of range a lot faster than a half mile.

My first collar was the TriTronics A1-80 with a metal antenna, and a range rating of 1/4 mile as I recall, could have been a half. I was always surprised how little it took for a dog to get away from the collar. Friends had them also, and we discovered "over the hill" syndrome, which is where a dog is very cautious and responsive until it is sure it is over the nearest hill and out of range, whereupon it will then bolt.

So my two cents worth is get all the range you can afford.

[llewgor]

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Take the lanyard that comes with the transmitter and loop it threw your belt. It will only fall to your hip then and not on concrete.
Thanks for the input on the trade in , I didn't know that so I might do the same with my sport 50 and 65

[mountaindogs]

I have the older multi-sport 3 from TT. No tone. The red button (orange) started sticking about the 4th time I used it. Called tritronics and they sent a brand new one and paid for shipping of return of broken one. I have had the replacement for 2 years and use it alot. Just a month ago the red and green buttons both started to stick and I am going to have to have it repaired. I used to use TT upland special system I think and never had a button get stuck. I think the multi-sport is more economical, but not as durable. That's been my experience.
Also a note, I thought the 3 collars at a time was a great idea, but quickly discovered that my delay time is alot longer when dealing with 3 dogs at a time. Takes a second to think who's yellow, who's green, who's orange. 2 is no problem, but add that 3rd and I get an extra second (or more) of thinking. I rarely use the three together and when I do usually at least one of the dogs is wearing it for "insurance."

But, all in all it has stood up too tough use.
Laurie

[yommytec]

Thanks for the tip. I never knew that was possible, I will try the same with my sport 50 and 65.

[dkas2929]

I dropped mine once two so now I just use the lanyard around my neck and tuck the transmitter in my shirt pocket

[LaTexCLB]

I recently bought the TT multi-sport 3 G2 from GDS. I've been happy with it so far - although limited use. My last e-collar was a different brand, that had button sticking problems after a couple of seasons, so I decided to give TT a try. So far no complaints - but not enough real use to have a strong opinion.

[CHJIII]

With the trade-in upgrade to a Pro-100. You will be very happy. If that's too much collar for you, get the Classic 70.

[RoostersMom]

IMO, 1/2 mile range isn't enough especially if you get a pup that wants to chase a rabbit or a deer - you'll be glad you went with the mile range. I also wouldn't be happy with just 6 levels. My current TT is a 3-dog system with 18 levels of continuous. I've found that I like the hi - low - med offered with this collar. I often need just a bit more than a 2 when my dog is on birds, but a 3 is too high. I like having the options, especially when training steady to wing and shot - it comes in handy to not be over-stimulating the dog.

[RayGubernat]

Addict -

A few comments, thoughts and observations, if I may.

First let me say I own a TT Flyway special. I have owned it for quite a while now, nearly twenty years. In that time it has been serviced twice. About seven years ago the battery in my transmitter would not hold a charge and I called TT service. They told me that they were switching over to the newer style units and getting away from the cylindrical units. I said I wanted my unit repaired anyway, and they told me to send in the entire thing, collar and all. For the price of routine service, they upgraded it to an EXP with a completely new collar and all new guts to the transmitter. I have not had a lick of a problem since.

I also own a DT 300 as a spare and it gets VERY little use.

I strongly recommend that you go for the Field 90. The exta range and ruggewdness of the unit is well worth it, I think.

When I use the unit in the field I use it in one of two ways. The transmitter is either in a carry case and slung over my shoulder or it is placed in a custom fitted pocket on the left breast of my hunting vest(I am a right handed shooter). I lost a transmitter to ane-collar many years ago. It fell out of my game pouch while hunting. Since using either a holdster and sling or pocket in my game vest, I have never lost one since(or dropped one either).

I routinely run two dogs but almost always only have an e-collar on one of the dogs. I now have an Astro, but prior to that, the dog without the e-collar would be wearing a beeper. Most often the dogs were not too far from each other, so I never had too much of a problem locating them.

The vest I have is no longer made(Wick), but I am certain that I saw one with a sewn in transmitter pocket in a catlog recently.

If not, the holdster and shoulder strap is chep insurance.

RayG