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Ortovox S1+ Beacon

Item #ORT0132 | 47 in Stock
2 Star Rating

S1 Ortovox

By Ranked #292 - Avalanche Beacons February 11, 2009

I've had to return two S1 beacons within one year because of screen failure. Ortovox need to fix this problem. You would think the flip open and close feature would protect the sceen better, maybe it has nothing to do with it. Basicly one day you'll turn on your S1 open it up and only have half a screen working. For five bills I shouldn't have to be returning the S1 not even once. What a burden.

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2 Comments Last Reply: November 18, 2009 By:

By: November 18, 2009

Did you have the latest version of this beacon? from the added picture on this form it looks like they may have changed the screan, but it's hard to tell.

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By: November 18, 2009

Did you have the latest version of this beacon? from the added picture on this form it looks like they may have changed the screan, but it's hard to tell.

Helpful Votes: 1 Yes

Tech Specs:

Digital Range:
(up to) 55 m 
Antenna:
triple 
Battery Type:
AAA alkaline (2) 
Battery Life:
[transmit mode] 250 hours 
Batteries Included:
no 
Weight:
(including batteries and harness) 8 oz 
Recommended Use:
avalanche safety 
Manufacturer Warranty:
60 days 

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