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In Volume 37-1 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 preview The Jobsite 2023: Mapping the Future of Damage Prevention held this fall at The Utility Expo and present more courses from Locating Instruments: Creating the Circuit. 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.

MAPPING THE FUTURE
– The Jobsite by Planet Underground Returns
This Fall to The Utility Expo

ENGINEERING SPOTLIGHT
– The Benefits of a Rigorous Utility Investigation for
Project Development

LOCATING INSTRUMENTS: CREATING THE CIRCUIT

The Advantage of the Inductive Coupler
• Path of Least Resistance
• Signal Strength

Signal Paths at Signal Splits
• Using Induction with High Frequency
• Boosting Current

Moving the Transmitter
• Locating an Insulated Tracer Wire
• Signal Strength and Milliamps

SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS

GLOSSARY OF LOCATING TERMS