Covert 3G deployed.

[kenfa03]

I got the reducer cable for mine & it's been working good for me so far.

Good to hear. How long and what battery if you dont mind me asking.

[charlie mcmahan]

Here's my external setup with the Covert 12v-6v cable. Seems to be working pretty good I'm getting pics from as I'm posting right now.

[kenfa03]

Same basic setup as mine. I have read that some of the reducers or shorting out. Please keep this thread updated on how its working. Mine has been out four days.

[x1jett]

Covert 3G deployed.

I've been using 4 of the older models for 2 years, the cameras have performed really well. I'm on AT&T, and I have booster antennas for all cameras. The antennas give me 3-4 bars in areas where I don't get a good signal with my phone.

This month I upgraded all 4 cameras to the 2014 3G model, all 4 cameras were easy to set up and are working well. I did receive one dead camera from Covert, they shipped a new one via 2-Day UPS.

I'm a big believer in the cameras, the real-time G2 they provide is very helpful. It's easy to pattern the deer, and I know before I walk in to my tree-stands in the early AM if the deer are moving. I can also see if a feeder stops throwing corn, or if a protein feeder is empty.

The most difficult part of the process is finding someone at an AT&T store who understands what SIM card & plan to use for the camera. I use AT&T for my cellular service, adding the cameras to my plan was pretty easy.
It may take a little effort / trial and error, but I think the G2 is worth the hassle.
Here come the deer now...

[charlie mcmahan]

Same basic setup as mine. I have read that some of the reducers or shorting out. Please keep this thread updated on how its working. Mine has been out four days.

Will do

[Deerfeeder]

any updates on battery life?

[kenfa03]

Yep. Down to 5 after about 6 weeks. Pushing 1200 pics. I did turn the pir off for 3 or 4 days back when it was real cloudy. Gonna get rid of 12v setup and go with two 6v's in parrallel with a solar panel and 12 aa rechargeables. My brothers going out next week and he's gonna setup for me. I wont be there until Dec 8 or so.

[Deerfeeder]

Yep. Down to 5 after about 6 weeks. Pushing 1200 pics. I did turn the pir off for 3 or 4 days back when it was real cloudy. Gonna get rid of 12v setup and go with two 6v's in parrallel with a solar panel and 12 aa rechargeables. My brothers going out next week and he's gonna setup for me. I wont be there until Dec 8 or so.

what kind of charging cable will you be using to be able to hook the 6 volt batteries and solar panel to camera? the 2014 covert solar panel plugs directly into camera not allowing to hook up a auxiliary 6 volt battery.

[kenfa03]

Ordered a cable made up for coverts.

[kenfa03]

Are you using covert solar panel? If so how is it holding up?

[Deerfeeder]

Ordered a cable made up for coverts.

where did you get it. Do you have a picture or part number?

[Deerfeeder]

Are you using covert solar panel? If so how is it holding up?

holding up good so far.

[kenfa03]

where did you get it. Do you have a picture or part number?

Will post link to website. Dont know that I would change anything if what youre using is working.

[kenfa03]

http://www.custom1enterprises.com/custom1enterprises_002.htm

[LloydMcCoy]

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491679