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Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon
Which is better, BAC DTS Beacon or PIEPS smart transmitter? I...
By Connie Kwon
Ranked #298 - Avalanche Safety
June 17, 2009
Which is better, BAC DTS Beacon or PIEPS smart transmitter? I am a first time user.
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By Will Cardamone
Ranked #27 - Avalanche Safety
June 30, 2009
I would recommend the tracker system. It seems that in rescue situations in the mountains I would always choose simplicity and the tracker is quite simple to use. You don't want to be unsure in the slightest bit how to use your beacon. The tracker is easy to figure out and with a bit of practice you can have it dialed
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By Mike Traslin
Ranked #7 - Avalanche Safety
June 19, 2009
Write your answer here... The tracker is easy to use to find one beacon but does not work well for finding multiple victims,especially if you do not turn th e beacons off! Go with the pieps!
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By Alexander Klivecka
June 17, 2009
Depends, they are both very quality beacons. The Pieps works better than the Tracker for multiple burial situations, but the Tracker is extremely easy and intuitive to use. For a first time user, I'd recommend the DTS Tracker based on it's ease of use. Multiple burials are rare, especially if you use proper technique when traveling/skiing in the backcountry.
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Tech Specs:
- Range:
- 50m
- Digital:
- Yes
- Battery type:
- three AAA alkalines, included
- Battery life:
- min. 1 hour in search mode, 200 hours in transmit mode (approximately 250 hours in transmit only or 50 hours in search only)
- Antenna:
- Dual
- Recommended use:
- Avalanche safety
- Weight:
- 298g/10oz including strap and batteries
- Warranty:
- Limited 5 year warranty
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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