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Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon

Item #BCA0018 | 625 in Stock

I've had my tracker for 2.5 years now and I've noticed...

By Ranked #521 - Avalanche Safety November 3, 2009

I've had my tracker for 2.5 years now and I've noticed that the search fxn tends to pause flashing "SE" on the screen, sometimes for up to 10 - 15 secs. When it pauses I'm usually not moving unduly fast nor am I flipping the beacon around or moving/holding it strange. This has become very frustrating and sometimes can slow me down considerably during practice if it happens 4 or 5 times as it has. Is this just how the beacon operates? If so I'm selling it and getting the T2 or a Mammut. I mostly ski B/C and don't need to stare at my beacon flashing SE at me when someone actually is buried.

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By Ranked #197 - Avalanche Safety November 9, 2009

maybe send it into BCA for a checkup?

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By Ranked #473 - Avalanche Safety November 5, 2009

Contact tracker, that sounds both strange and sketchy

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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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