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Ortovox D3 Avalanche Beacon

Item #ORT0026 | 77 in Stock
3 Star Rating

Mediocre

By Ranked #12 - Avalanche Safety January 31, 2007

The range isn't the best, being all digital. Also, you are supposed to be able to navigate straight to a victim, but I noticed a tendency for it to follow the flux lines. Further, when you have it strapped on the way it's designed, you can't get the unit close to the ground while standing for precise locating. It's got a cable that keeps it within a couple feet of you chest. Might have to cut the cord. Finally, the multiple victim feature is a bit confusing, it jumps around to different numbers rather wildly.

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1 Comments Last Reply: August 29, 2009 By:

By: August 29, 2009

"Also, you are supposed to be able to navigate straight to a victim, but I noticed a tendency for it to follow the flux lines." -- No, you are *not* supposed to be able to do that: *ALL* beacons follow flux lines (unless you're doing a grid search).

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Tech Specs:

Range:
[Only Digital] 40m 
Digital:
Yes 
Analog:
Yes 
Antenna:
Triple 
Weight:
8.7oz, 247g (including batteries and harness) 
Recommended Use:
Avalanche search and rescue 
Warranty:
5 Years 
Country of Origin:
Falkland Islands 

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