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Ortovox M2 Avalanche Beacon
the question is do i need two of the same beacons in order to...
By tom donaldson
Ranked #499 - Avalanche Beacons
June 5, 2009
the question is do i need two of the same beacons in order to make them work, also not really sure how one works and would love to hear back from someone who has used one from the snowboarding perpective...
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By Mike Traslin
Ranked #10 - Avalanche Beacons
June 5, 2009
No! It will work with all modern beacons!
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By Andrew
June 5, 2009
No you do not need two of the same beacons for it to work. Beacon technology is now universal so any brand can be used with any other no matter if the frequency is analog or digital. As far as just using one, it doesn't work at all. The only way using one solo would be if you are in out of bounds resort area and ski patrol can get to you, or if other people in the area randomly have beacons they could pick up your signal. However being out solo with a beacon and no one is around, then it is rendered useless.
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By Kevin Korpi
Ranked #429 - Avalanche Beacons
June 5, 2009
No, you don't need to have the same type of beacon (I have a DTS tracker (easier to use than the ortovox IMO) and my friends have different models. Depending on where you live, there are classes available for basic beacon usage, backcountry survival, and snow science (Avy 1, etc). I'd highly recommend investing in at least a basic course when the snow hits again. Your friends will live to thank you for it.
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