Bird Launcher Parts

What's in this bird launcher parts range

• The Dogtra launcher solenoid, the part that actually releases the arms when you press the button.
• Solenoid cables for the QL quail launcher and the PL pheasant launcher.
• Replacement launcher mesh for the QL.
• A launcher extension cable for when the receiver needs to sit further from the basket.
• The external speaker for RR series receivers.

You'll also find the RR Deluxe remote release, transmitter and additional receiver listed here, since they're what fire the launchers in the first place.

Working out what's wrong

If the receiver beeps or calls when you press the button but the arms don't release, the solenoid or its cable is the usual suspect. Check the cable for cuts and check the plug is pushed all the way in before ordering a new solenoid.

If nothing happens at all, start with the batteries and the antenna. A damaged receiver antenna will kill your range long before anything else fails. We carry the ANT RR and ANT RRDX in Dogtra antennas.

A torn or stretched net throws birds low and short. Swap the mesh before the start of the season and you'll get cleaner, more consistent launches.

Keeping launchers working

Launchers live in wet grass, mud and feathers. Brush out the basket after each session, let it dry before you pack it away, and keep the receiver indoors between training days. The receivers are water resistant, not waterproof. Owner's manuals with parts diagrams are on Dogtra's own site.

Before the season starts

A quick check in late summer saves a lot of frustration in the field. Fire every launcher a few times with no bird in it. Listen for a clean release, look at how high the arms throw, and check each net for holes. Charge the RR transmitter and receivers fully, then test them at the distance you actually train at, which is often further than the length of your yard. Anything that's slow, weak or intermittent is cheaper to fix now than on a cold morning with a truck full of birds.

Questions people ask

Do these parts fit other brands of launcher?

They're made for Dogtra launchers and RR electronics. Each product page lists the exact models.

Can I replace a solenoid myself?

Most owners do. It's a few screws and a plug. If you'd rather check first, ask us.

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