I've been using the DT BL 505 for over a year and found it to be very reliable and easy to use. I prefer the replaceable 9-volt battery to a rechargeable battery. The batteries last a long time and are inexpensive. I keep a spare battery in my training kit.
Many people complain about the dial selector having too many positions making it hard to use. Because I use a maximum of 3 launchers at a time. I use the 12, 3, and 9 o'clock positions on the dial for my three launchers. These are visually easy to recognize in the field.
As an amateur dog trainer, I have found the DT remote launchers to meet my needs and be a very good value.
5 2720
DT Systems BL 505 Add-on Remote Quail Launcher---- 02-11-2011 Reviewed: September 9, 2011
I've been using the DT BL 505 for over a year and found it to be very reliable and easy to use. I prefer the replaceable 9-volt battery to a rechargeable battery. The batteries last a long time and are inexpensive. I keep a spare battery in my training kit.
Many people complain about the dial selector having too many positions making it hard to use. Because I use a maximum of 3 launchers at a time. I use the 12, 3, and 9 o'clock positions on the dial for my three launchers. These are visually easy to recognize in the field.
As an amateur dog trainer, I have found the DT remote launchers to meet my needs and be a very good value.
5 2737
DT Systems BL 505 Add-on Remote Quail Launcher---- 04-18-2011 Reviewed: September 10, 2011
By: Dennis Stachewicz from MI
3 dogs: GSP. Hunting dog.
I like the ability to side load homing pigeons through the door rather than try and push on the net, etc...as you have to do with other launchers.
5 2766
DT Systems BL 505 Add-on Remote Quail Launcher---- 02-03-2010 Reviewed: September 8, 2011
By: Clayton Carr from KS
16 dogs: Brittany. Pet. Hunting dog. Competition dog. Working dog.
One launcher consistently hangs up and won't open. The other two work without fail.
4 2684
DT Systems BL 505 Add-on Remote Quail Launcher---- 12-18-2008 Reviewed: September 9, 2011
By: Ron Bouveur from BC
3 dogs: German Wirehair Pointers. Hunting dog. Competition dog. Working dog.
It has been reliable and easy to use.
The only thing to go wrong was the beeper button on the remote but the launch button still kept working.
All in all a good system for a good price!!
4 2743
DT BL505 launcher Reviewed: September 8, 2011
By: Joe
2 dogs: GSP\'s. Hunting dog.
The launcher is decent. It is quiet and there is not much lag when the button is pushed. I like the rear loading door feature of this product but feel the overall quality could be better. Compared to Dogtra, the DT is heavier but not as rugged. The plastic actuator strips out pretty easily. Our club has sent several back for repair. If I had to buy and use multiple launchers on a regular basis, I would get Dogtra. Dogtra are more user friendly due to not having to reset the button after each launch. Dogtra electronics can be used on other equipment and are waterproof.
3 2697
DT Systems BL 505 Add-on Remote Quail Launcher---- 02-03-2011 Reviewed: September 8, 2011
The DT Systems Natural Flush Add-on Remote Bird Launcher has several features that have never been
combined plus a loading method that makes this an easy to use product.
Includes launcher and receiver. Transmitter NOT included.
BL Series Bird Launcher Quality Features:
"Easy-Load" trap door allowing bird loading or unloading quick and easy
"Quiet-Release" system to prevent "spooking" your dog
High Quality Nets and Springs for effective launching
Large Scent Holes
Additional Remote Launcher Features:
Up to 16 self Programmable Launchers with one remote
700 yard range
Beeper Locators on Launcher for ease of use
Magnetic on-off switch on Launcher
30-day money-back guarantee and a 1 year warranty.
Loading and Unloading birds for training your pointing/flushing dog has been made simple with the revolutionary "Natural Flush Bird Launcher." DT Systems' "easy-load" trap door allows you to set the launcher, lock it in place and then load the bird. This exclusive feature lowers the chance losing the bird while trying to put him in the launcher and locking the springs. It also makes it very easy to load multiple birds in the same launcher to give more of a "covey rise" effect.
The DT Systems launcher has a "Quiet Release" system to keep from "spooking" your dog. You still get a very strong launch but little sound and virtually no movement of the launcher's placement.
The DT Launchers also have a safety lock feature for use after the springs are set. This allows you to lock the springs, set the safety, load the bird and then carry the unit into the field without concern of the launcher going off in transit.
After you have placed the launcher in the location, remove the safety lock and arm the remote release. Your bird launcher is now ready to use.
Large Scent Holes in the DT bird launcher permit good air flow so dogs have the advantage of plenty of scent to help them locate the bird.
A beeper attached to the Remote Launchers allows for quick and easy location with a touch of a button from your transmitter (not included). This is a very handy feature when you are working with several bird launchers in a large area. At the end of your training session, you can activate the beeper locator to go back and pick up your launchers. DT has a battery saver feature that shuts down the system after it has lauched the bird, but the remote beepers will work even when the launcher is shut off.
The receiver uses standard nine volt batteries (not included). 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1 year warranty.
Note: We do not recommend the use of ANY spring loaded "catapult" type launchers in introducing pups to birds. You are better off to use planted birds when you are introducing young dogs to birds. Launchers are best suited for dogs that have been introduced to birds and are very interested in them.
We also recommend that all dogs be on a check cord or otherwise under complete control when using spring-loaded "catapult" type launchers.
Flushing birds with remote "catapult" type launchers is likely the closest thing to training on wild birds. Better yet, you can control the location of the birds and when they will flush with remote launchers. When steadying a pointing dog to wing and shot, using two or more launchers at the same location can help maintain the dog's interest and intensity after the initial flush. An occasional second and third delayed flush will help the dog anticipate additional flushes on all points and, therefore, help maintain its interest and its intensity longer. Additional Launchers can also be used for the delayed second and third flushes.
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