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During practice or real-life recoveries, your Ortovox S1+ Avalanche Scanner/Transceiver immediately scans the debris field, showing you how many victims were buried, their orientation in reference to you, and the distance to each signal. Improving the original S1, the 2011 S1+ features Smart Antenna Technology, which actually improves your chances of being recovered by transmitting from the most effective antenna based on its position in the burial.
- Smart Antenna Technology is the first in the industry to use two of three antennas to transmit your signal, and it turns on or off the antennas that are most likely to be detected based on your orientation beneath the snow
- Auto Scan function starts scanning as soon as you open the flip-up S1 so you can quickly make the best decisions with the best possible information
- Navigator uses a bearing line, direction arrow, and distance value to guide you to first victim
- Fine search mode helps you find the right spot to probe with a clear circle and arrow display as well as the distance down to a tenth of a meter
- Once you pinpoint one signal, mark it with the glove-friendly flag button and move onto the next victim without other signals clouding your search
- Also features vital backcountry tools including an inclinometer, compass, and thermometer
- Neoprene bag with elastic keeper strap secures the S1 to your body with a comfortable strap system
- Fully updateable microprocessor lets the S1 remain cutting-edge for years
Bottom Line: The S1 plus Smart Antenna Technology to help YOU get found.
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Using the Ortovox S1+ in practice parcs
By:
Hubert
April 25, 2012
I've used it in avalanche practice parcs and it works just fine. Not too much going on on the screen! I like the way it changes from sending to receiving by just opening the beacon. I found it very easy to use, after a bit of practice I could find multiple beacons (3) in under nine minutes.
Is the frequency for transceivers the same all over the worl
Is the frequency for transceivers the same all over the world?
By: jfinch
March 26, 2012
All avalanche transceivers work on the same 457khz frequency. There used to be a different standard - 2.275khz - and during the transition, things got a little screwy. However, the International Commission for Alpine Rescue adopted the 457 standard in 1986 and ASTM adopted it in 1996. Every beacon sold since 1996 sends and receives on the 457khz frequency.
You may encounter a dinosaur who refuses to give up his old, 2.275khz beacon. That person is a moron and you shouldn't ski with him.
By: Dave Marcus
March 26, 2012
Solid!
By:
Noah Howell
February 8, 2012
Impressive how easy to use this beacon is, especially for multiple burials. I've been using the Tracker for the past 8 years and it was good and I was very capable with it on single burials, however not very good on multiples.
I'm not any faster with the S1 because it requires the user to move more slowly. It will give you the "stop" sign if you move too fast, which is annoying at first, but you get accustomed to it. The beacon really shines on multiples. Easy to view on the screen, then flag and move on to the next.
There are other features aren't all that useful. It is nice to be able to check other peoples beacons to see if they are functioning properly.
Is there much advantage to having this in a single burial si
Is there much advantage to having this in a single burial situation?
By: conan
March 12, 2012
Isn't that true for all multi-antenna beacons?
By: conan
March 13, 2012
The Smart Antenna technology will be advantageous as it will choose the best transmitting antenna for the orientation you are buried in.
By: Arthur Debowski
March 12, 2012
Any one goy some experience with S1+?
Any one goy some experience with S1+?
By: Christian Sandberg
January 16, 2012
I have experience with the S1. The only difference is the ability to switch transmit antennas.
It does a good job of locking on to signals and doesn't want to let go. At the Vail beacon park, the BCA rep turned on three transmitters - two were within 2 meters of one another. The S1 was able to filter the signals and locate them without trouble. Three ski patrollers and the BCA guy had to use more advanced techniques with their Tracker2s that worked eventually, but took longer.
The compass and inclineometer are nice doodads, but I don't expect to be pulling out my beacon to tell me where I'm heading or how steep a slope is. Wrong tool for those jobs.
By: Dave Marcus
January 16, 2012
Change me.
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Using the Ortovox S1+ in practice parcs
I've used it in avalanche practice parcs and it works just fine. Not too much going on on the screen! I like the way it changes from sending to receiving more...
- Digital Range:
- (up to) 55 m
- Antenna:
- triple
- Battery Type:
- AAA alkaline (2)
- Battery Life:
- [transmit mode] 250 hours
- Batteries Included:
- no
- Weight:
- (including batteries and harness) 8 oz
- Recommended Use:
- avalanche safety
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 60 days