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In Volume 36-1 of American Locator Magazine, we preview the next generation of locator training, on video, from Planet Underground TV. This revolutionary new online locator certification series from Staking U and PUTV offers tracks for the beginner to expert utility professional. Learn about electromagnetic locating equipment and techniques, and get a fundamental technical understanding of how our nation’s infrastructure operates.

In this issue, we cover Locating Instruments, Parts 7-8, Conductive and Inductive Locating. Follow along to text, graphics and screen captures direct from the videos. Included are a full glossary of terms and sample test questions from the forthcoming full learning management system.

Locating Instruments: Conductive and Induction
Parts 7-8

PART 7: CONDUCTIVE
• CURRENT FLOW READING
• CONDUCTIVE TRANSMITTING ANTENNA
• LOCATING A TRACER WIRE/CLOSE-END
• FAR-END GROUND

PART 8: INDUCTION
• GETTING STARTED
• INDUCTIVE COUPLER
• INDUCTIVE TRANSMITTING ANTENNA
• LOCATING THE PRIMARY/200 KZ
• LOCATING THE SECONDARY/33 KHZ
• 40 FEET OF DISTANCE

SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS

GLOSSARY OF LOCATING TERMS