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Difference Between the Ortovox Zoom+ and 3+ Transceiver

Where do we start with the Ortovox Zoom+ & Ortovox 3+ Transceiver?

The range of Ortovox Transceivers have evolved since the first release of the F1 transceiver in the late 80’s. From the late 80’s Ortovox have developed 3 of the best and intuitive transceivers on the market to date.

We as avalanche experts do not know any other brands that offer standard features like the following:

Snowsafe Break down each Ortovox transceiver to give you an understanding of how good these life-saving transceivers really are:

Zoom+ – it couldn’t be easier!

• By far snowsafe’s best selling ortovox transceiver. 
• The Ortovox Zoom Plus Transceiver is simple handling beacon with modern technology and advanced intuitive design.
• Two functional buttons, the zoom concentrates on simple usability.
• The LED display is on the on/off switches and the switch between transmitting and searching.
• Distances, directional arrows and information about multiple avalanche victims guide you in the fastest way to the redefined search area, with the intuitive search acoustics making victims easier to locate.
• Equipped with the 3 Antenna Smart Technology, avalanche victims can be found easier with the Zoom+.
• The device analyses are position in the avalanche and automatically switches to the best transmission antenna.
• You can find this super intuitive transceiver in an avalanche kit, the Ortovox Zoom Package Includes the Zoom Plus Transceiver, Ortovox Badger Shovel & Ortovox 240 Alu Probe.

3+ – Smart and Easy!

•  The Ortovox 3+ transceiver offers the same smart antenna technology that the zoom+ does but the 3+ intelligently has position recognition, this automatically switches to the best transmission antenna.
• Ortovox has made no compromises when building the search mechanism of the 3+ beacon, fully equipped with latest and most modern transceiver technology, digital 3-antenna and the Recco technology.
• The illuminated real-time display tells you the direction, distance and number of victims. The tendency display, combined with the intuitive search acoustics, leaves no doubt when operating in fine search mode.
• The buried ski companions can be removed from the LED display when using the flagging function.
• The 3+ can be updated and protects the environment with just a single battery.
• You can find the Ortovox 3+ transceiver comes in an avalanche safety package, the Ortovox 3+ Avalanche Package include, Ortovox 3 Plus Transceiver, Ortovox Badger Shovel, Ortovox 240 Alu Probe.

Integrated into all of the Ortovox transceivers.

Be Found Easier

Smart Atennna Technology 

• analyses the position of the antennas in the avalanche and automatically switches to the best transmission antenna.
• The result: almost double the range in the worst coupling position, regardless of the beacon used for searching.

Secondary Avalanche Switchover 

• Ortovox has added a motion sensor to the Zoom Plus beacon to enable secondary avalanche switchovers.
• If the sensor has not detected any motion for 120 seconds during the search, it automatically switches back to transmit mode.
• Rescuers can also be found if there has been a secondary avalanche.

Recco Reflector Inside

• For maximum safety, the zoom has been equipped with the Recco Reflectors
• The Smalll Band Aid Size Recco transponder helps professional rescuers find victims buried in the Avalanche.
• The Recco backup technology is used by more than 800 ski areas and rescue teams around the world.

Searching Easier

Intuitive Design 

• Ortovox has slimmed down the zoom beacon to its most important elements. With only two buttons, a faulty operation is virtually impossible.
• Once switched on, the user can switch between sending and searching modes using the safety switch.
• Further search instructions are then displayed on the large LED display.
• A soft rubber ring around the outside of the device ensures easy handling and provides additional protection.
• Elastic hand loop and practically Carrying Harness.

Visual + Acoustic Search

• All of the Ortovox Beacons have a large display
• The LED Display is used to show the distance to the victim, the direction using arrows and if there is more than one victim.
• Large LEDs are easy to read poor visibility conditions and can also be seen at night.
•  The visual search mode is supported by intuitive search acoustics.
• Higher and fast sounds tell you that you are approaching the avalanche victim. The sophisticated sound sequence clearly signals when buried victims are near.

Compare the Ortovox Zoom Plus & 3 Plus 

Snowsafe Blogs:

It’s important to stay safe and have the correct training when skiing or snowboarding off-piste please check out further blogs below:

• Off-Piste Equipment Checklist 
• Top tips for surviving an Avalanche
• Avalanche Safety Courses
• History of Avalanche Transceivers and How they have Evolved
• What are the differences between the BCA Tracker, Tracker 2, Tracker 3
• Could there be an app on your phone that is an Avalanche Transceiver?

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