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Can I change the Tag Antenna Length?

You can always cut down the antenna when in the field. A sharp and strong pair of wire cutters are best. The end should be neat so that it does not fray. However, by cutting down the antenna, you will reduce the range more than if the antenna was made with and tuned to the shorter antenna originally. For the first season you may wish to try the longer antennas, because they will give longer ranges. If there seems to be a problem the antennas should be cut down in the field. But on refurbishment, or buying new tags, please advise us how long you would like the antennas to be.

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