BEEPER BUG

Description: This bug can be attached to anything from a glider to a pot plant and you can track it with a radio. Why track a pot plant? The Beeper is the result of many requests for a mini tracking device and introduces a new world of tracking. The circuit is very compact and consumes very little power. It is small enough to be hidden in anything you suspect will be lost or stolen. By using a mercury switch or "grasshopper" the bug can be "primed" for the time when it is moved and you can track it with an FM radio. More: A grasshopper is a switch that is ready to go off at any time. A piece of plastic is placed between the two switch contacts to keep them apart and connected to a length of cotton thread that is fixed to the floor. When the object is moved, the cotton thread...

The described device, referred to as the "Beeper," functions as a miniaturized tracking system that utilizes radio frequency technology to monitor the location of various objects, such as gliders or potted plants. The compact design allows for discreet placement within items that may be at risk of being lost or stolen. The circuit is engineered for low power consumption, ensuring prolonged operational life, which is critical for tracking applications where battery replacement may be impractical.

The tracking mechanism is activated using a mercury switch or a "grasshopper" switch. The grasshopper switch consists of a pair of contacts that are normally kept apart by a non-conductive plastic spacer. This spacer is connected to a cotton thread, which is anchored to a stable surface. When the object to which the tracking device is attached is moved, the tension on the cotton thread is released, allowing the contacts to come together, thereby closing the circuit. This action triggers the transmission of a signal that can be picked up by an FM radio receiver.

The RF transmission can be tuned to a specific frequency, enabling the user to locate the object by listening for the signal on an FM radio. The simplicity of the circuit design, combined with its ability to be concealed within various objects, makes it an effective tool for tracking purposes. The use of a mercury switch or grasshopper mechanism enhances the reliability of the device, ensuring that it activates only when movement occurs, thus conserving battery life and reducing false alarms.

In summary, the Beeper represents a significant advancement in personal tracking technology, providing users with a practical and efficient solution for monitoring the whereabouts of items that may be prone to loss or theft.This bug can be attached to anything from a glider to a pot plant and you can track it with a radio. Why track a pot plant? The Beeper is the result of many requests for a mini tracking device and introduces a new world of tracking. The circuit is very compact and consumes very little power. It is small enough to be hidden in anything you suspect will be lost or stolen. By using a mercury switch or "grasshopper" the bug can be "primed" for the time when it is moved and you can track it with an FM radio.

A grasshopper is a switch that is ready to go off at any time. A piece of plastic is placed between the two switch contacts to keep them apart and connected to a length of cotton thread that is fixed to the floor. When the object is moved, the cotton thre