Gear Review
Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon
Clarification of (Much) Earlier Review
By Jonathan S. Shefftz
Ranked #2 - Avalanche Safety
December 27, 2007
I just realized that my review from many years ago is still archived and contains a potentially confusing reference:"Membrane buttons can be a bit hard to press if wearing very bulky winter gloves."Starting in Fall of 2004, BCA redesigned the housing with buttons that are far easier to operate with bulky winter gloves, so please ignore that part of my old review!
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2009 update -- my complete review is available at:
http://www.wildsnow.com/1605/backcountry-accesss-tracker-avalanche-beacon-review
View Details: Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon
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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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