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Ortovox S1 Avalanche Transceiver

Item #ORT0050 | 20 in Stock

How would the electronic compass, temperature, and inclinometer...

By Backcountry.com Employee March 20, 2008

How would the electronic compass, temperature, and inclinometer make your search more accurate as stated in the description? Sure, those features can be quite useful for avoiding the need to do a search in the first place, bug I'd certainly hope any partners I was skiing with would not be monkeying around with them if the worst happened and I was caught and buried by a slide.

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By Backcountry.com Alumni March 20, 2008

Transceiver signal is always the most important part of a burial rescue. These are features that also can help you in the event that you are helping rescue in a burial situation.

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Tech Specs:

Range:
[Digital] 230ft (70m) 
Digital:
Yes 
Analog:
No 
Battery Type:
3 AAA, 1.5 V Alkaline batteries 
Battery Life:
[On] 250 hrs; [Search] 10hrs 
Recommended Use:
Backcountry safety 
Manufacturer Warranty:
5 Years 
Country of Origin:
Germany 
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