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5. Transmitted Flow

Locating Instruments - The Video Collection • 6m 56s

This video explains how transmitter current, circuit resistance, grounding, insulation, and soil conditions affect electromagnetic locating signal strength, and how steady peak readings help determine signal quality and locating accuracy.

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