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The Pettersson D230 is a combination  heterodyne (HET) and frequency division (FD) detector for real-time active monitoring. Using stereo headphones, you can constantly monitor the bat's full frequency range in FD in your right ear. The HET output is also constantly being played in your left ear. When a bat arrives, quickly tune the HET into the strongest signal. The frequency on the display will be where the bat's is calling the loudest, and is a huge step towards identification. In fact, with some context as to where you are recording and what species are expected in the area, it is possible to narrow down the possible candidates. 

This quality bat detector features a large, accurate, backlit digital LCD displaying the center of the tuned frequency in kHz. The HET detector in real time plays any ultrasound that is approximately 4 kHz above and below the tuned frequency. This method works by frequency subtraction and only a very narrow part of the spectrum is scanned at any given time.  When headphones are not used, a switch allows you to listen to either HET or FD via a speaker.

Frequency Division is full spectrum recording but with much less resolution. It contains amplitude and multiple frequency content but only the fraction of the temporal resolution, making it unusable for professional level analysis. However, it can display low-res spectragrams in real time, and can give a more complete picture than heterodyne-only devices.The FD signal can be played into a computer or smart device to display a real-time sonogram. FD devices produce low quality analog output that is not used for precision computer analysis. However, many people are able to discern different species with practice in areas where there is little overlap in call frequencies, and quiet environments.

With practice and becoming familiar with bats in your area, you will be able to group calls by genus. This is great for interpreters doing bat walks, or bat enthusiasts looking for a low cost acoustic detector. Tone qualities of the output change if the bat is calling above or below the present frequency of the detector. This enables users listening in real time to rapidly "tune into" the bat as it flies by and get a good estimate of the bat's dominant frequency, the basis for species identification.

Please note: heterodyne detectors -are not- intended for ultra precise computer analysis and species identification for agency compliance surveys. They can be used for other applications, such as passage rates at mine or cave entrances, monitoring roosts, etc.


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I am tax exempt, federal/state/tribal buyer located in PA, how do I purchase?
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I am tax exempt, federal/state/tribal buyer located outside of PA, how do I purchase?
Simply add items to your cart and checkout. When you enter your shipping address outside of PA, the PA sales tax will be removed. BCM does not collect tax for any other states. It is not necessary to contact us with tax-exempt paperwork, etc. if you are outside of PA.

Do you accept Purchase Orders (PO)?
We accept POs from recognized US based organizations for items shipped domestically. We reserve the right to refuse any PO. There may be a 10% service fee applied to all POs. 

Can I cancel attending a workshop/event?
Full refunds are given if cancelled 28 days prior to the start of an event. Event registrations are transferable. For more details please see the Workshop Training General Info & Cancellation Policy 

What can I return?
You may return new, unopened items sold within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Shirts, hats, and mugs are made to order and are not returnable.

When will I get my refund?
Most refunds are fully refunded in 3-5 business days after we receive and process your return.

Does BCM do replacements?
We can only replace the exact item and version you ordered, and you are responsible to return the damaged item within 30 days. If you want to exchange for a different item, you will need to return the item and place a new order.

Pettersson D500x and M500 Bat Detectors Return and Exchange Policy
All detectors are tested by BCM staff before shipping to customers. Please contact BCM first detailing the issue you are having with the hardware and obtain a Return Authorization. Should email or phone troubleshooting fail to resolve the issue, you should send the unit in suitable packaging to BCM, with the RA number written on the packaging.

BCM will confirm the unit is defective was not abused or water damaged. BCM will replace the unit at our discretion usually within one week. Units requiring repairs may take 6-8 weeks.

Pettersson factory warranty is one year.

D500x External Microphone Return Policy
All microphones are tested by BCM staff before shipping to customers. Please contact BCM first detailing the issue you are having with the Microphone and obtain a Return Authorization. Should email or phone troubleshooting fail to resolve the issue, you should send the unit in suitable packaging to BCM, with the RA number written on the packaging.

DOA microphones are replaced immediately at no charge. There is a $150 for refurbishing used microphones, shipped immediately if in stock.

Electronics
Electronics purchased from BCM are easily returned within 30 days of receipt of shipment. These items must be in new condition with original packaging and accessories. All bat detectors sold by BCM are supported by the device's manufacturers. In the unlikely event a detector appears to be defective, please contact the customer support network for the computer manufacturer to have it serviced under warranty. Pettersson D500x/M500 devices have specific policies, see above.

Software
Software titles purchased from BCM are easily returned within 30 days of receipt of shipment. These items must be unopened and still in their plastic wrap.

General items

Other items purchased from BCM can only be returned if:

  • The return is packaged and shipped in the original packaging.
  • The items are still in new condition.
  • You ship your return within 30 days of receipt of the original shipment.

Any returns that do not meet the above qualifications may receive a reduced refund or be returned to the purchaser. Some items may incur a restocking fee as these items must be inspected, tested, and repackaged. If a restocking fee applies it will be noted on the product information page.  All returns will be less original shipping costs.

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  • Hi There, My company purchased 3 of the Elekon Bat Scanners. We used them for the first time last night and were sort of unhappy with the amount of white noise they make. Hard to listen for audible sounds bats make when they are existing a roost. They are still in good condition (used once) and we have all the packaging. I am wondering if we can still return them. I am thinking that the Petterson D230 might be a better option. These are for emergence surveys. I have to check with the person that bought the units, but we might be very near or right at the 30 days. Thanks for your help.

    Hello- the "white noise" is an artifact of the HET system. This will be the same as you will hear using the HET function of the D230. The FD output on the 230 will remove alot of the "white noise" at the expense of less sensitivity. Either device is perfectly fine for emergence surveys; the BatScanner Stereo gives a "3D" effect of bats around you, while the D230 is more forward sensitive and you point the detector rapidly to get a sense of what direction bats are located in

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