BlūBat – Ultralight 2.4GHz Radio Tag for Species Requiring Nocturnal Detections

The smallest battery-powered, digitally-coded radio tag in its class—engineered for nocturnal and light-sensitive species like bats, night-active birds, and small mammals. Built for reliable detection, long-term deployment, and seamless integration with CTT’s BlūSeries infrastructure.

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Key Specifications

• Weight: 0.16 ± 0.02 g
• Total Length: 3.5 cm (including antenna)
• Transmission Interval: Configurable to 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds
• Transmission Frequency: 2.4 GHz
• FCC ID: 2AY2B-BTGPT
• Industry Canada ID: 32683-BTGPT

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Transmitted Data

Each transmission includes:

• Unique Digital ID (100% detection accuracy, no false positives)
• Signal Strength (RSSI)
• Battery Voltage (V)

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Hardware Features

• Compact one-piece design with integrated PCB antenna
• Fully coated for weather resistance and long-term deployment
• Testing pad to verify transmission and battery voltage prior to deployment
• No activator required — cut-to-activate

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Available in Two Variants

1. BlūBat Standard

• Compatible with CTT infrastructure (SensorStations, Nodes, Mobile App)
• Optional Motus registration available separately ($20 per tag)
• Ideal for localized studies using CTT receivers only

2. BlūBat Expanded (with Blū+) (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

Includes everything in the Standard variant, plus:

• Blū+ Detection Service
  Enables detection via CTT’s broader IoT-connected network (including cellular-based receivers)
• Prepaid Motus Registration ($20 value included)
• Tag is searchable every 5 minutes while Blū+ is active

Note: Blū+ requires a $2/month data plan per tag and must be selected at time of purchase. It cannot be added after shipment.

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Why Choose Blū+?

Blū+ dramatically expands your tag’s detection range by integrating with a growing network of IoT-connected receivers. When paired with Motus registration, it delivers:

• Broader, near real-time detections
• Rich metadata (e.g., antenna angle, signal quality)
• Open-data compliant sensor observations
• Automatic data publishing to platforms like Movebank, GBIF, and Audubon Migratory Bird Explorer

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Pricing Summary

Variant	Includes	Additional Cost
BlūBat Standard	CTT detection; optional Motus registration ($20)	Base price
BlūBat Expanded	CTT detection + Blū+ service + prepaid Motus registration	+$25 per tag

Blū+ Data Plan: $2/month per tag (managed through the BlūSeries Tag Portal)

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Motus Compatibility

• Available now with BlūBat Expanded
• Available as an add-on for Standard tags ($20 per tag)
• Full Motus compatibility supported in 2025