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Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon

Item #BCA0018 | 120 in Stock
4 Star Rating

Simple beginner beacon

By Ranked #1080 - Avalanche Safety February 3, 2009

I used this beacon in my avalanche level 1 class and it is very intuitive. We went through a bunch of mock burials and it was easy to follow the signal right to the pack we had buried. It is precise so be sure to move slow when you are bracketing the signal. The harness places this beacon right above your hip and you barely notice it until you need it. When you do need it, it come out on a little cord that keeps it close even if you drop it (if your a klutz like me). For a simple beacon, this is the one to buy.

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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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