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Ortovox S1 Avalanche Transceiver

Item #ORT0050 | 83 in Stock

how does the ortovox s1 compare to the mammut pulse barryvox...

By Ranked #297 - Avalanche Safety January 27, 2009

how does the ortovox s1 compare to the mammut pulse barryvox?

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By Ranked #35 - Avalanche Safety January 27, 2009

They are similar in that they are both three antenae transceivers used for avalanche rescue. The 'selling point' of the two units is what differs. The Ortovox S1 has a screen that flips up like a cell phone. This screen then shows you the distance and direction of buried victims by placing icons representative of people on the screen. The Mammut Pulse is popular because it can actually detect small chest compressions and relay that information back to other Mammut Pulse transceivers. The downside of this is that it cannot transmit these vital signs to any other beacon but the Mammut Pulse. So, the victim and rescuer must both have the Mammut to use the feature it has become popular for.

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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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