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Backcountry Access Tracker 2 Avalanche Beacon
I am debating between getting this and the Ortovox 3+. I have...
By yap2458798
Ranked #164 - Avalanche Beacons
November 26, 2010
I am debating between getting this and the Ortovox 3+. I have only ever used a BCA Tracker and really liked that interface. I don't have any experience with ortovox, but like the multi-burial capability of the 3+. If my memory serves me right it seems that the Tracker 2 has a longer range, not sure by how much though. Looking for advice on which I should go with. Thanks.
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By bfr_of_the_Tetons
Ranked #77 - Avalanche Beacons
December 1, 2010
The Tracker 2 does have multiple burial capability. In standard search mode it will display if there are multiple victims. You then enter Special Mode (SP) to have the beacon show you both signals. See the Owners Manual for further info. I still prefer my Mammut Barryvox 3000 (2 antenna) which has better range than all the newer designs: the Tracker 2, Ortovox 3+ and the Barryvox Pulse. Just spend some time with all three of them to see which interface you prefer. Range is very similar with all 3 of the newer 3 antenna designs...the key is your ability to effectively use the one you choose. If range was all that mattered we'd all be using the single antenna audio only beacons of old. I did get my wife the Barryvox Pulse, which is an awesome unit...before the other two had come out.
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