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Pieps DSP Smart Transmitter
In answer to LifeLONGBackCountrySkier
By zk100019046
Ranked #16 - Avalanche Safety
March 10, 2009
In answer to LifeLONGBackCountrySkier's review below, what's he's writing as fact is simply wrong. I'd hate to see someone buy a less capable beacon based on patently wrong information.
1. The DSP is fully backwards compatible with all beacons which operate on the standard 457mhz frequency. It will pick up even the oldest analog beacon. In fact, old beacons tend to drift of frequency when cold (Google it), and the DSP is one of the best at finding out of frequency beacons.
2. Andrew is endorsing it with HIS LIFE. Seems pretty solid to me.
3. When worn correctly, with the LCD facing the body, the body of the avalanche beacon shields the switch for anything except a very large magnet. Several beacons use magnet switches since they're durable and completely waterproof, and this is not a new allegation, but it not something which happens in the field when properly used. Beyond that, many beacons have issues with radio, iPods, or cell phones near them (particularly the Ortovox S1) due to how sensitive the receivers on them are, so you should NEVER carry any electronic equipment near your beacon to begin with.
4. This is simply wrong. The DSP has consistently turned in the highest marks in field test both in range and ease of use. In fact, it's speed and ease of use are it's hallmarks. Don't take my word for it though, go to http://beaconreviews.com or http://www.wildsnow.com and educate yourself.
View Details: Pieps DSP Smart Transmitter
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Range:
- [Digital] 196ft (60m)
- Digital:
- Yes
- Analog:
- NO
- Battery Type:
- 3 AAA batteries
- Battery Life:
- [On] 200 hr
- Antenna:
- Triple
- Weight:
- [inc. batteries] 7oz (198g)
- Recommended Use:
- Multiple burial avalanche rescue, backcountry snowsports
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: October 16, 2009 By: Ben Lyman
Thank you for those wise words, oh "zk100019046." (Is that your Given or Christian name?) I can't believe how much bogus information LifeLONGBackCountrySkier (probably not his real name either) managed to post on this page and the page for the Advanced DPS. I hope that anyone looking for a beacon educates themselves by more than reading reviews on backcountry.com anyway, but you can take my word on this: I ski with a DPS because I believe it will send out the strongest signal (thus potentially helping to save my life) and because I believe that it will be better at finding my friends than any other beacon on the market. I have seen many (dozens?) of models of beacons (some by me and others by my partners) in use over my 18 years of backcountry skiing, and this is the one I use every day.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No