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product_id: 6878437
title: "RIDGID 16728 Compact Remote Transmitter, 512 Hz. NaviTrack Battery Sonde for Underground Pipe Location, 25’ Detection Range"
brand: "ridgid"
price: "$1319.25"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
category: "Ridgid"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/6878437-ridgid-16728-compact-remote-transmitter-512-hz-navitrack-battery-sonde
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# 25 ft max detection range 512 Hz powerful signal 4-hour battery life RIDGID 16728 Compact Remote Transmitter, 512 Hz. NaviTrack Battery Sonde for Underground Pipe Location, 25’ Detection Range

**Brand:** ridgid
**Price:** $1319.25
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📡 Locate like a pro, work like a boss.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RIDGID 16728 Compact Remote Transmitter, 512 Hz. NaviTrack Battery Sonde for Underground Pipe Location, 25’ Detection Range by ridgid
- **How much does it cost?** $1319.25 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ridgid enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ridgid brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Ready to Deploy:** Slim design fits seamlessly on push cables, duct rods, or sewer cables
- • **Trusted by Pros Worldwide:** RIDGID’s lifetime warranty backs your investment with unmatched reliability
- • **Instant Status at a Glance:** Flashing LED confirms active transmission for confident workflow
- • **Work Longer, Interrupt Less:** Up to 4 hours of continuous operation on a single AAA battery
- • **Pinpoint Precision Underground:** Emits a strong 512 Hz signal for exact pipe location every time

## Overview

The RIDGID 16728 Compact Remote Transmitter delivers a powerful 512 Hz signal detectable up to 25 feet, designed for seamless attachment to push cables and sewer rods. With a user-friendly battery cover and flashing LED indicator, it offers up to 4 hours of continuous use on a single AAA battery. Trusted globally and backed by RIDGID’s lifetime warranty, it’s engineered for precision underground pipe location with professional-grade reliability.

## Description

Product Description Master your tasks with precision and ease using the RIDGID Remote Transmitter (catalog number 16728). Tailored for plumbing professionals, this compact yet powerful device can be installed at the end of a fiberglass push cable, duct rod, or sewer cable to facilitate efficient location of the transmitter within a line. The underground locator emits a robust 512 Hz signal that any compatible locator can detect, enabling operators to accurately pinpoint the transmitter's underground position. Designed for effortless use, the transmitter features a battery cover that can be quickly tightened or loosened to activate the device, while a flashing LED light signals when the transmitter is actively working. It boasts an impressive battery life, operating for up to 4 hours on a single AAA-cell alkaline battery, reducing the need for frequent battery changes and allowing uninterrupted work on underground pipe location tasks. When paired with the NaviTrack receiver, the transmitter provides a typical maximum detection range of 25 feet in air and 15 feet in cast iron, though these ranges may vary with ambient noise and interference. RIDGID is a global manufacturer trusted by the skilled trades in more than 100 countries. BUILT FOR THOSE WHO KNOW.® From the Manufacturer Since 1923, RIDGID has remained the symbol of certainty to dedicated professionals of the expert trades. Every tool that bears the RIDGID brand is engineered to the same high standards of quality, strength, and endurance, as was that first heavy-duty pipe wrench more than 80 years ago. Ridgid covers its products with a lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship for the life of the tool. The Ridgid 16728 Remote Transmitter can be attached to a drain cleaning cable or a water jet hose to locate the remote transmitter in a line. The flashing LED indicates that sonde is transmitting. It meets FCC class B and EN 55022 class B requirements.

## Features

- COMPACT REMOTE TRANSMITTER: Designed for installation at the end of a fiberglass push cable, duct rod, or sewer cable, enabling quick and efficient location of the remote transmitter within a line
- POWERFUL 512 HZ SIGNAL: Emits a strong 512 Hz signal detectable by any compatible locator, allowing operators to accurately pinpoint the transmitter's exact underground location
- USER-FRIENDLY OPERATION: Features a battery cover that can be easily tightened or loosened to activate the transmitter, with a flashing LED light that indicates when the sonde is actively transmitting
- EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE: Operates for up to 4 hours of continuous operation on a single AAA-cell alkaline battery, minimizing interruptions during underground pipe location tasks
- WIDE DETECTION RANGE: When used with the NaviTrack receiver, the typical maximum detection range of 25 feet in air and 15 feet in cast iron; range may vary with ambient noise levels and interference

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001NGPH2Q |
| Additional Features | Powerful Signal, Compact Design, Extended Battery Life, FCC/EN Compliance |
| Battery Average Life | 4 hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #236,438 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #324 in Water Pump Accessories |
| Brand | RIDGID |
| Built-In Media | Remote Transmitter |
| Compatible Devices | Underground Pipe Locator |
| Connectivity Technology | RF |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (221) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00095691167286 |
| Item Dimensions | 3.54 x 1.97 x 6.5 inches |
| Item Type Name | Remote Transmitter |
| Item Weight | 0.18 kg |
| Manufacturer | Ridgid Tool Company |
| Mfr Part Number | 16728 |
| Model Number | 16728 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Underground Pipe Location, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning |
| Supported Application | NaviTrack |
| UPC | 956911672860 095691167286 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Ridgid covers its products with a lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship for the life of the tool. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** RIDGID
- **Connectivity Technology:** RF
- **Special Feature:** Powerful Signal, Compact Design, Extended Battery Life, FCC/EN Compliance
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Underground Pipe Location, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning
- **Supported Application:** NaviTrack

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*Last updated: 2026-09-25*