The Tri-Tronics Beeper
The Tri-Tronics Beeper lets you know where your bird dog
is hunting and when he goes on point. The newly redesigned
Beeper has a wide choice of settings to suit different hunting
styles and individual preferences. You can also keep track of
several dogs at one time by the settings you select.
If you purchased an Upland Special or Sport 65 BPR, your
Beeper can be turned on and off from a distance with your
transmitter. Therefore, you can leave the beeper off most of
the time, and only turn it on when hunting conditions require
it. If you purchased an Accessory Beeper, your Beeper will not
have the remote turn on feature but will have all the other
functions of our feature-packed Beeper.
This Owner’s Guide covers the Upland Special Beeper,
Sport 65 BPR, and the Accessory Beeper. Content that
applies only to certain models is so noted.
Quick Guide
1. Beeper battery. Your Upland Special and Sport 65 BPR
come with one 9-volt battery installed. Your Accessory
Beeper does not come with a battery. Install the correct
sized 9-volt battery in your Accessory Beeper. See
“Installing or Changing the Beeper Battery.”
2. Beeper modes. To change the preset modes, move
the DIP switches inside the battery compartment
as shown in “Changing Beeper Settings.” You have a
choice of volume, range/point or point only, four run
tones, and two point tones.
3. Collar strap. The Beeper is designed to be installed on
the Upland Special or Sport 65 BPR collar strap or on any
other Remote Trainer having a 1-inch collar strap that fits
the Beeper. If you have purchased the Accessory Beeper, a
collar strap has been included for it. The Beeper will ride
best on the dog's neck if you use a remote training collar
or dummy collar to counterweight the Beeper. Please see
the illustration showing how to install the Beeper on a
collar strap.
4. Beeper power switch. The Beeper power must be
on for the Beeper to operate. Press the round power
switch located on the rear surface of the Beeper. You will
hear two tones and the Beeper light will begin flashing.
The Beeper will begin beeping as soon as its power is
turned on. If you are using it with the Upland Special
or Sport 65 BPR remote training collar, you can turn the
beeping off with your transmitter, as described in No. 7.
To save Beeper battery life, turn the power switch off
after use.
5. Beeper fit. Buckle the Beeper snugly on the dog.
The Beeper should be on top of the dog's neck and
the remote training collar underneath the dog's neck.
Place the Beeper with its power switch facing towards
the dog’s tail.
UPLAND SPECIAL AND SPORT 65 BPR USERS, PLEASE NOTE:
The Beeper and the remote training collar must be directly
across from each other as shown in the illustration for the
remote on/off feature to work. Slide the Beeper along the
collar strap to achieve this position.
This: Not This:
Correct
6. Training collar turned on. (Upland Special and Sport 65 BPR)
If you are using the Upland Special or Sport 65 model, activate
the collar as described in your Remote Trainer Owner's Guide.
Deactivate after use to save battery life. Note that the collar
must be activated and the transmitter intensity knob set on
a number other than 0 (zero) for you to be able to turn your
Beeper on and off remotely (see No. 7).
7. Remote turn-on/off (Upland Special or Sport 65 BPR). The
beeper button on the transmitter turns the Beeper on and off
from a distance. On the Upland Special, the beeper button is the
light on top of the transmitter. On the Sport 65 BPR, the Beeper
button is the small orange button on the transmitter. Pressing
this button turns the Beeper on or off. Three tones confirm “on”,
and three different tones confirm that the Beeper is off.
Note that:
• The collar must be activated.
• The transmitter intensity knob must
be on a number other than zero.
• The Beeper power must be switched on.
8. Locate feature. (Upland Special and Sport 65 BPR) To locate
your dog when the Beeper is silent, press and hold the Beeper
button on the top of your transmitter. You will hear six tones,
letting you know where your dog is.
Beeper Settings
Volume Control
Two settings – Low and High
Modes
Range/Point or Point-only.
In the range/point mode, the Beeper sounds once every five seconds
while the dog is running, and sounds once every 11/2 seconds when
the dog goes on point. In point-only mode, the Beeper is silent until
the dog goes on point, then sounds once every 11/2 seconds.
Run Tones
Single Beep, Double Beep, Triple Beep, or Tracking Tone .
You may select one of four tones as your "run tone." When the
Beeper is set on range/point mode, you will hear the run tone
every five seconds while the dog is hunting. Your hearing and your
personal preference will determine which tone you prefer as your
run tone. You can distinguish among several dogs hunting at the
same time by setting each dog's Beeper on a different run tone.
The tracking tone reflects some of the actual hunting motion of your
bird dog, much like the jingle of the traditional bell. It enables you
to keep track of how your dog is hunting better than the beeping
of the other run tones. Note that using the tracking tone will
shorten battery life and you will need to change the 9-volt battery
in the Beeper more frequently.
Point Tones
Single Beep or Hawk Scream.
You may select one of the these two tones as your "point tone."
You will hear the point tone once every 11/2 seconds while the dog
is on point. Your hearing and your hunting preference will determine
which tone you prefer for your "point tone."
Changing Beeper Settings
1. Open the battery compartment. You do not need to remove
the Beeper from the strap to open the battery compartment.
Hold the Beeper upside down and unscrew the four Phillips
head screws on the bottom of the Beeper. Slide the battery
compartment cover along the collar strap to expose the
battery compartment and the Beeper DIP switches.
1 2 3 4 5
Volume Modes Run Tones Point To n e s
DIP Switches
2. Set the DIP switches. Hold the Beeper
so that the switches are on the top edge
of the compartment, as shown in the
diagram. You do not need to turn the
Beeper off to change the settings or to
make the new settings take effect.
When setting switches,
hold the Beeper as shown
To select your settings, set the switches in the positions shown in
the diagram below. All switches except the volume switch make a
confirming "chirp" when their positions are changed. When you are
finished setting the switches, screw the battery cover back into p l a c e .
Volume Switch:
Low High
Modes:
Range/Point Point-Only
Run Tones:
Single Beep Double Beep Triple Beep Tracking Tone
Point Tones:
Single Tone Hawk Scream
1 2 3 4 5
9-volt battery
Installing or Changing
the Beeper Battery
Open the battery compartment, as described in “Changing
Beeper Settings.” Install a Duracell 9-volt alkaline battery.
The battery can only be installed in the correct direction.
Note that some other battery brands will be too long and will
not fit correctly. Never force a battery into this compartment.
Installing and Adjusting
the Beeper on a Collar Strap
The photos below show how to install the Beeper on
a collar strap. Adjust the position of your Beeper on the
strap for the size of your dog. It should ride directly across
from the remote training collar when placed on your dog,
with the Beeper on the top of the dog's neck and the
collar underneath his neck. If you are using the Beeper
by itself without a remote training collar, a dummy collar
counterweight is recommended to ensure best positioning
of the Beeper.
Beeper Power Switch
The Beeper must be turned on to operate. The power switch
is on the rear face of the Beeper (opposite from the Beeper
light). Press this switch to turn the Beeper on. You will hear
two confirming tones, and the Beeper light will begin flashing.
The Beeper will begin beeping immediately, and the modes
will be those that you have already set. To save battery life,
turn Beeper power off after use.
See other side for more information
Controlling the Beeper with the
Transmitter (Upland Special and Sport 65 BPR)
On the Upland Special, the light on the top of the transmitter is
a push-button that controls the Beeper. On the Sport 65 BPR the
beeper button is the small orange button on the transmitter.
Pressing the Beeper button turns the Beeper on or off from a
distance. The distance is the full range of your unit (one mile for
the Upland Special, one-half mile for the Sport 65 BPR). Three tones
confirm that the Beeper is on, and three different
tones confirm that it is off.
If you suspect that your Beeper is malfunctioning, please check the
Troubleshooting Guide below. If this does not resolve the problem,
please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-456-4343.
Always call our Customer Service Department before sending your
unit in for repair.
Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM #1. The Beeper does not make any sound when the
power switch is turned on.
Note that to turn the Beeper on or off remotely:
• The training collar must be activated
(see your Remote Trainer Owner's Guide).
• The transmitter intensity knob must be
on a number other than zero.
• The Beeper power must be on.
The transmitter
light is the Beeper
control button
Introducing an Inexperienced
Dog to the Beeper
The Beeper is loud. It can startle or alarm an inexperienced
dog when first used. If your dog isn't used to beeper collars,
begin hunting him with the Beeper set on low volume instead
of high volume. You can also muffle the sound by placing duct
tape over the horn, or a cotton ball in the horn. Another technique
for getting a dog used to beeper collars is to hang a beeper about 20
yards away from the dog's kennel, and let him listen to it beeping
for several hours before you put it on him and hunt.
Care and Maintenance
Remove the Beeper from the collar strap for thorough cleaning.
You can wipe the Beeper with a damp cloth and mild detergent
if desired. Do not use any solvents as they can cause damage.
Do not submerge the Beeper when cleaning it.
Dirt and debris can cause the Beeper sound to change. To clean
debris from the Beeper horn, use only a moistened cotton swab.
Do not use any sharp or pointed objects or damage to the horn
may result.
Service and Warranty
If you purchased an Accessory Beeper, your Beeper is covered
by a 1-year warranty from Tri-Tronics.
If you purchased an Upland Special or Sport 65 BPR, your Beeper
is covered by a 2-year warranty from Tri-Tronics.
The warranty does not cover physical damage or abuse, and is
void if the Beeper has been altered or unauthorized work has
been attempted. If you send your Beeper in for repair we may
replace it with a reconditioned unit.
The battery in the Beeper has run down. Replace as needed.
Note that leaving the Beeper turned off when not in use will
extend its battery life. Also note that using the tracking tone
will shorten battery life.
PROBLEM #2. Pressing the beeper control button on
the transmitter does not turn the Beeper on or off.
The Beeper power switch is off. Turn the Beeper power switch on.
The remote training collar has not been turned on. Turn the
collar on as described in the Remote Trainer Owner's Guide.
The transmitter intensity knob is set on 0 (zero). Select a number
other than zero.
The Beeper is not directly across from the training collar.
Slide the Beeper along the collar strap to achieve the orientation
shown in the illustration in the Quick Guide.
The 9-volt battery in the Beeper is dead. Replace as needed.
The batteries in the training collar or receiver or transmitter
need charging. Recharge as recommended in the Remote Trainer
Owner's Guide.
You are using the wrong transmitter. Make sure that you haven't
switched transmitters with another unit.
PROBLEM #3. The Beeper sound quality has become muffled
or distorted.
Dirt or debris has become trapped in the horn. Remove trapped
debris as described in the Care and Maintenance section.
PROBLEM #4. The Beeper light is on but the Beeper
isn’t working.
The Beeper battery is getting low. Replace the battery.
PROBLEM #5. The Beeper is changing modes on its own or
is turning itself on and off without receiving a signal from
the transmitter.
The Beeper battery is getting low. Replace the battery.
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