Lr-24 Sole Source Letter Ron Rehn.pdf

16603 NE 50th Ave.

Vancouver, WA 98686 USA Phone: (360) 573-0202

Fax: (360) 573-2064

February 16, 2023

RE: Sole Source Information LR-24 Lithium Electrofisher Combo 06856 Electrofisher LR-24 07575 Electrode Pole 6FT 2PC 08679 11in Adj SS Electrode Ring 06821 Rattail Electrode 10765 11.1 AH Lithium Battery 10167 UBC-24 Battery Charger

The Smith-Root Model LR-24 POW Backpack Electrofisher is not available from any other source or at a reduced price within the United States. As a majority of our sales are to government agencies, we are required to sell to everyone at the same price.

No other company manufacturers a backpack electrofisher with the capabilities of the Model LR-24 POW backpack electrofisher. This includes over 1200 different waveform selections. The ability to instantly switch between two different users selected waveforms and output power limiting to reduce injuries to sensitive species. This large waveform selection provides a more versatile unit, which can provide optimum performance with changing water conditions, fish size, and species. New safety features include an immersion sensor and anode out of water sensor which both immediately turn off the output of the electrofisher in dangerous situations.

The Programmable Output Waveform concept is patented by Smith-Root and not available from any other source. It provides access to the most effective and least damaging output waveforms available. Programmable output provides an easy upgrade, which can readily provide access for new waveforms developed in the future.

Safety Features, the emergency stop switch with twin audible alarms, tilt and immersion sensors and Anode-Out-of-Water sensor, combined with the ETL safety certification make the LR-24 the safest backpack electrofisher available. With the ETL Listed Mark on the LR-24 Backpack Electrofisher, researchers can be confident that they are using the safest backpack electrofisher in the world. The LR- 24 is the only electrofisher in the world with a 3-year warranty.

The battery packs and chargers have a specific connector which mates to the plug on our LR Series Electrofishers. The UBC-24 is specifically designed for proper battery maintenance of the Lithium and Lead Acid Batteries used with Smith-Root Electrofishers. The charger is configured to charge 24-volt batteries at the optimum voltage to increase battery life. The low amp charging optimized battery shelf life by reducing cell deterioration and keeping batteries fully charged can greatly increase battery life.

The SRI Anode Ring and Anode Pole are specifically designed for use with our Electrofishing equipment which mates with the receptacle used for our Electrofishing Systems and designed to safely supply power into the water when Electrofishing. The SRI Anode Pole and Anode Ring are manufactured using proprietary arts from the SRI design team for use with SRI equipment, including the LR- 24 Backpack Electrofisher.

Electrofishing Principles and Safety Certification Course costs $500 per student and is free with purchase of any new Smith-Root backpack electrofisher. This class is the most widely attended electrofishing certification course in the United States and now offered in a virtual course format. Electrofishing is an important tool for scientists to collect a range of fishery data such as species composition, population estimates, and growth rates. The class is taught virtually and when we are able to at our Vancouver, Washington, USA headquarters.

If you have any questions or if you need additional information, please contact this office.

Thank you for your interest in our equipment.

Regards, Mike Armstrong Jr.

360-573-0202 X 2112 marmstrong@smith-root.com