Guide to TransmittersUpdated a year ago

More and more computers are starting to come with optional transmitter capability as computer technology progresses, offering divers the convenience of seeing all your dive information on one watch screen.

Are Transmitters reliable?

Early models did have some issues with connectivity and pairing. Still, technology and programming have been improved to boost the transmission distance (water doesn't transmit radio waves very well. Reliability and transmitters are generally paired to a computer using their unique serial numbers to prevent cross-communication between units.

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Can Transmitters fit on any regulator?

Generally speaking, yes, they can! As the transmitter fits into the high-pressure port on the first stage (Which all regulators have), you can fit one to any regulator set - However, some first stages will only have one high-pressure port, so at that stage, you would be choosing between the gauge and transmitter or using something like a Omniswivel 2 way HP splitter!  to allow use of both- see our blog post on this for more information!

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Are Transmitters available for all computers?

At the moment, they are not. Not all computers have the capability to receive transmitter information built into them. On top of that, one brand will not work with another brand, so if you buy a Suunto Computer, you will need a Suunto Transmitter. (Exclusion being Aqualung transmitters to Shearwater AI Computers)

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