http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/130/b12/Backcountry-Access-Avalanche-Beacons.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:27:57 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-D3-Avalanche-Beacon/ORT0026M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140087#question_140087 Ortovox D3 Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />On the Ortovox D3 - how do you locate multiple burials? Do you find the first then turn it off and back on to find the second and so forth? I know it has an indicator for multiple burials but how does it direct you to each one? Any thoughts on the new S1 vs D3 - or even the BCA tracker DTS? Does the S1 have a 5 year warranty too? question_140087 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:27:57 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Backcountry-Access-Tracker-DTS-Beacon/BCA0018M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136287#question_136287 Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon<br /><br />I&#39;ve had my tracker for 2.5 years now and I&#39;ve noticed that the search fxn tends to pause flashing &quot;SE&quot; on the screen, sometimes for up to 10 - 15 secs. When it pauses I&#39;m usually not moving unduly fast nor am I flipping the beacon around or moving/holding it strange. This has become very frustrating and sometimes can slow me down considerably during practice if it happens 4 or 5 times as it has. Is this just how the beacon operates? If so I&#39;m selling it and getting the T2 or a Mammut. I mostly ski B/C and don&#39;t need to stare at my beacon flashing SE at me when someone actually is buried. question_136287 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:38:59 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-M2-Avalanche-Beacon/ORT0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136004#question_136004 Ortovox M2 Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />how does this beacon do for short range, pin pointing? ie: within 5 meters. does it have a digital icon or anything for multiple burials, or just different sounds? question_136004 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:20:11 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mammut-Pulse-Barryvox-Avalanche-Beacon/MAM0047M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134918#question_134918 Mammut Pulse Barryvox Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />Does this ship with the new version 3 software? question_134918 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:38:20 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mammut-Pulse-Barryvox-Avalanche-Beacon/MAM0047M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_133014#question_133014 Mammut Pulse Barryvox Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />I used one of these last year while cat skiing with Big Red Cats in southern B.C, they had a chest harness that they mounted in. Can you purchase these or better yet, do they come with the beacon? question_133014 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:57:24 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Backcountry-Access-Tracker-DTS-Beacon/BCA0018M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_131994#question_131994 Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon<br /><br />Any news on the new model? I talked to a BCA rep earlier this year and he told me Oct 09 it would be available. question_131994 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:11:52 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mammut-Pulse-Barryvox-Avalanche-Beacon/MAM0047M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_128613#question_128613 Mammut Pulse Barryvox Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />Will this work in Europe?<br />I&#39;ve heard the frequencies are different in the USA and in Europe. Is it possible to use this beacon both places? question_128613 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:55:26 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mammut-Pulse-Barryvox-Avalanche-Beacon/MAM0047M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_124914#question_124914 Mammut Pulse Barryvox Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />I am considering buying this beacon but when I was reading reviews it came up that different countries use different frequencies. Does anyone know if I can use this beacon in Canada if I buy it in the US? question_124914 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:13:21 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Pieps-Freeride-Avalanche-Beacon/LIB0003M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_122030#question_122030 Pieps Freeride Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />The description for this says that it has an arrow and distance meter, but it only has one antenna, is the arrow not actually a direction indicator. If not what are they talking about? question_122030 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:35:35 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Backcountry-Access-Tracker-DTS-Beacon/BCA0018M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_119473#question_119473 Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon<br /><br />What is the transmitting frequency? And does it pick up vitals like pulse or respy?? FYI this is for military rescue work question_119473 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:05:16 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-M2-Avalanche-Beacon/ORT0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_118182#question_118182 Ortovox M2 Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />How does the M2 match up against the Tracker DTS? question_118182 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:57:18 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Pieps-DSP-Advanced-Smart-Transmitter/LIB0005M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_115229#question_115229 Pieps DSP Advanced Smart Transmitter <br /><br />is this one just a search tool or can i use it to send a signal to be found? question_115229 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:12:04 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Backcountry-Access-Tracker-DTS-Beacon/BCA0018M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_114016#question_114016 Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon<br /><br />Which is better, BAC DTS Beacon or PIEPS smart transmitter? I am a first time user. question_114016 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:25:12 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Backcountry-Access-Tracker-DTS-Beacon/BCA0018M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_113715#question_113715 Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon<br /><br />Ive heard its bulky, but i just want to know, is it a good, simple to use transceiver? question_113715 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:34:58 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-M2-Avalanche-Beacon/ORT0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_112243#question_112243 Ortovox M2 Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />the question is do i need two of the same beacons in order to make them work, also not really sure how one works and would love to hear back from someone who has used one from the snowboarding perpective... question_112243 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:05:21 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Backcountry-Access-Tracker-DTS-Beacon/BCA0018M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_111856#question_111856 Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon<br /><br />Can I get a replacement harness for this beacon? Where? question_111856 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:07:33 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-M2-Avalanche-Beacon/ORT0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_99617#question_99617 Ortovox M2 Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />I borrowed this beacon from a friend, and it worked great. I&#39;m curious if anyone knows where to pick up accessories for it though---I seem to have misplaced the shoulder strap and want to replace it before I return it.<br /> question_99617 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:55:06 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Pieps-Freeride-Avalanche-Beacon/LIB0003M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_98824#question_98824 Pieps Freeride Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />I am beginning to venture farther off-piste into the side country and I am looking to purchase my first tranceiver. After reading many reviews on almost every tranciever I am left with this thought. I have been in the diving industry most of my life and the trend with new students is for them to always buy the latest and greatest dive computers with all the cool features, yet they quickly forget important skills from their training. With that in mind as I read reviews on avy beacons I have realized how important it is to practice your beacon skils. When I first started looking at beacons I was instantly drawn to the Pulse and S1 for $400-$500, but recently I have found the Freeride for as little as $130. And my question is this, for the 2-3 days a year I go into the side country, why should I fork out $400-$500 when I could buy two Freerides for less money and use the second to practice skills at home. With 1 Pulse or S1 I might get to practice a couple times a year with friends. question_98824 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:03:18 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Pieps-DSP-Smart-Transmitter/LIB0004M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_96831#question_96831 Pieps DSP Smart Transmitter<br /><br />Does the DSP have an automatic &quot;return-to-send&quot; function if you are searching for someone and get caught by a second avalanche? question_96831 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:49:32 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Ortovox-M2-Avalanche-Beacon/ORT0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_95950#question_95950 Ortovox M2 Avalanche Beacon<br /><br />I just bought a Ortovox 2 this is my first becon did I buy a good one question_95950 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:11:29 GMT