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Table 2 Performance of tested PIT tags across testing criteria with results exceeding standards noted with a checkmark

From: Independent testing of PIT tags for fisheries research: a framework for standardization and performance evaluation

Tag model

Dimensional and weight assessment

Electrical parameter testing

Read range

Noise resistance

Durability

Proximity testing

HQ12

X(1)

HQ10 (Specialty)

HQ9

HQ8 (Specialty)

X(2)

X(3)

  1. (1)Exceeded weight standard by 0.0022 g
  2. (2)Limited read range in comparison to larger tags
  3. (3)Lower modulation percentages under noise conditions