MTI revolutionized the animal tracking world in 1991 with the release of the 95g PTT-100. This was the PTT that proved it was possible to use the Argos system to track migrating birds by satellite with low-power transmitters. Since the debut of the 95g PTT, miniaturization and advances in microelectronics have allowed us to continually reduce the size of our PTTs with the goal of providing remote telemetry for all species, large and small.
Solar-powered Transmitters
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Battery-powered Transmitters
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See our Choosing a Transmitter page for some useful tips to narrow down your search or contact us for help in selecting the most appropriate transmitter for your project
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Key Transmitter Features & Options | Solar PTTs | Solar Argos/GPS PTTs | Battery Powered PTTs | Implantable PTTs | GPS/GSM 20-70 Transmitters |
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GPS accuracy | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||
Argos-calculated Doppler locations | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Near-real-time global coverage* | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
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GT™ option available | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
Extra pressure-resistance option | ![]() | ![]() |
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* Data reception latency will vary due to several factors.
Photos by Jonas Bonnedahl (Solar PTTs), Alastair Franke/Arctic Raptors (Solar Argos/GPS PTTs), Mike McGrady (Battery Powered PTTs), Carrol Henderson (Implantable PTTs), and Garry Logan (GPS/GSM 20-70 Transmitters)