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Mammut Pulse Barryvox Avalanche Beacon
I have two questions which I think may verge on dumb:1. Do the...
By delsul640998
Ranked #406 - Avalanche Beacons
January 6, 2009
I have two questions which I think may verge on dumb:1. Do the searcher(s) and burial(s) need to all be equipped with with this specific unit to see the vital statistics (presumably heartrate?) that it transmits? Or are there other transceivers out there that send/receive that sort of data? And 2. Does anyone know if there is a consumer grade receiver out there that can detect RECCO reflectors and/or if a combination unit that detects both reflectors and traditional beacons exists? I assume such a piece would be cost/size prohibitive, but just wondering...
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By Gabe Westheimer
Ranked #90 - Avalanche Beacons
January 11, 2009
This beacon actually detects small movements, such as your chest moving while breathing. It does not actually transmit any numerical vital signs such as heart rate. This is the only beacon on the market right now that does this. As a result, both the person buried and any searchers would have to have this beacon in order to receive such data.As far as Recco receivers go, they are currently only held by rescue squads. There is no small consumer unit currently available, whether standalone or intergrated with a traditional beacon.
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