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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.

New to season 21-22 is the Ortovox Diract voice transceiver, The Ortovox Diract Voice is the worlds First Avalanche Transceiverwith Integrated Voice Navigation. Clear, Simple Instructions support you in every search phase and provide calm and clarity when your partner’s survival is of utmost importance. ISPO Award 2021 – Gold Winner. 

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.
• Difference between the BCA Tracker S, 3 and 4.

Compare the Ortovox Zoom Plus & 3 Plus 

New to season 21-22 is the Ortovox Diract voice transceiver, The Ortovox Diract Voice is the worlds First Avalanche Transceiverwith Integrated Voice Navigation. Clear, Simple Instructions support you in every search phase and provide calm and clarity when your partner’s survival is of utmost importance. ISPO Award 2021 – Gold Winner. 

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:

• Difference between the BCA Tracker S, 3 and 4.
• 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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