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BCA DTS Tracker 2

BCA DTS Tracker 2 Transceiver 

The very slim and lightweight BCA DTS Tracker 2 Beacon offers one of the industry's fastest, most precise pinpointing avalanche devices, with triple antennae, instantaneous real-time display and the same easy-to-use interface as the Tracker DTS. 

Avalanche transceivers are essential items of equipment for anyone going off-piste but are useless unless the carrier also has a probe and shovel to dig the victim out.

BCA DTS Tracker 2 Display (Interface):

Display Speed

The BCA DTS tracker 2 transceiver has always outshone the competition due to the speed in which it updates the display. Except for analog beacons, every other avy beacon on the market updates their display with a slight delay after the victim pulsed signal is received.

Display Functions

The BCA DTS Tracker 2 search interface is super simple with distance readouts and five direction indicators as with the original tracker, all LED (which some users find easier to read in certain lighting conditions), along with a deliberately subtle button for special mode and an indicator light for multiple burials.

Unit Size & Weight

The size and weight of the unit including the harness is around an ounce and a half less than the original tracker, weighing only 225g, the shape of the tracker 2 is significantly more ergonomic when in a users hand for searching. The unit is also rubberised, except for the battery compartment door.

BCA DTS Tracker 2 Searching:

The tracker 2 has a 48m Search range and indicates direction with five directional LEDs, The tracker 2 performs a simple flux line search along an arc to search for the victims transceivers.

Ensure the transceiver on is on by turning the switch on the back to “on” and notice the display shows you the battery strength as a percentage and then lights each directional light and displays a “tr” to indicate “transmit”. To place the transceiver in search mode, you simply pull the very large and well-labelled tab at the bottom of the tracker2 towards you and the words “SEARCH” are then displayed above the tab on a bright red background.

The LED display will show “se” for “search” and continue to display this if the signal is not picked up.

If a signal is detected, the display then show the direction (via the directional LED light) and distance to the buried victim in meters.

Transceiver Standards

The BCA Tracker 2 operates using the 457 kHz international standard frequency. It is fully compatible with all avalanche transceivers adhering to this standard.

BCA DTS Tracker 2 Multiple Burial:

In the case of multiple burials, a small icon will illuminate on the bottom right of the display. If there are two burials within a 5 meter proximity of the tracker 2, this light will flash. The tracker does not have the ability to suppress or flag one of the signals in a multiple search scenario but it does have a “special mode” similar to the Tracker DTS 1.

The “special mode” effectively narrows the reception arc from 360 degrees to only 75 degrees in front and behind you.

In a multiple burial situation, you should locate your first victim,

-then press and hold the special mode button until the display shows “Sp”

-then you can detect the additional victims within the reduced 75 degrees.

-Their direction and distance will be alternately displayed.

To locate other victims not in the initial 75 degrees you must rotate the beacon 360 degrees to view each subject's distance and direction.

To switch back to transmit mode simply press and hold the special mode button until “Se” is displayed on the display screen.

Battery:

Three AAA/LR03 Alkaline batteries (Do not use rechargeable), Lithium, Oxyride, Powerpix or any other non-alkaline battery

Batter Life, minimum 1 hour in search mode after 200 hours in transmit mode (approximately 250 hours in transmit only or 50 hours in search only).

Carry Case/Harness:

The BCA DTS Tracker 2 should be carried in the harness provided, worn directly under your outermost layer and switched on to transmission mode every time you go off piste.

Keep it turned on until back on piste.

Warranty/Guarantee :

Limited 5-year Warranty - All parts will be either repaired or replaced free of charge, including labor, by the manufacturer. This warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by improper use or excessive wear or tear.

BCA DTS Tracker 2 Transceiver controls:

Search mode

  • Pull down the search tab at the bottom of the unit. In the search mode, the display will show “SE” and Search is exposed underneath the tab.
  • The transceiver cannot be turned off in search mode. Always return to transmit mode to turn off unit.

Return to transmit

  • Push the search tab in towards the body of the transceiver unit it clicks into place. The display will flash “Tr” and deep for five seconds before it begins to transmit.
  • After 30 minutes search mode, the transceiver will beep every ten minutes, after 12 hours in transmit mode, the transceiver will beep every two minutes. These beeps are reminders that there has been no user input and the transceiver is still on.

Ideal For :

The BCA DTS Tracker 2 is slightly more advanced then the standard tracker. The tracker 2 is ideal for those who venture out in backcountry skiing/snowboarding terrain or those who enjoy mountain snowshoeing

The BCA DTS Tracker 2 can be bought in a avalanche kit called the BCA DTS Tracker 2 Package which includes a Terrawest Core Light Shovel & Black Diamond Quickdraw 240 Tour Probe.

If skiers are caught out by an avalanche, their companions in the vicinity have their work cut out. They have to locate the victims and dig them out as quickly as possible. The chances of survival diminish rapidly after 18 minutes of burial in the snow. Using a transceiver can radically reduce search times, thus increasing the chances of a successful rescue.

BCA DTS Tracker 2 Features

  • Rapid processor
  • Real-time, digital display shows direction and distance
  • Multiple burial indicator light
  • Lightweight harness included
  • Display shows both direction and distance with bright red LEDs (light emitting diodes)
  • Distance shown in metres
  • Indicator lights display the direction of transmitting beacons
  • Simple user interface
  • Bright red LEDs (light emitting diodes)
  • Uses three AAA alkaline batteries
  • Assembled and tested in the USA
  • Certified to be in compliance with all applicable North American and European norms.

Tracker 2 User Manual

BCA DTS Tracker 2

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Front View and Digital Display - BCA DTS Tracker 2 Transceiver
Front View and Digital Display - BCA DTS Tracker 2 Transceiver
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Attachment Safety Lead - BCA DTS Tracker 2 Transceiver
Effective and Safe Harness Included - BCA DTS Tracker 2
Effective and Safe Harness Included - BCA DTS Tracker 2
Easy To Use and Read Interface - BCA DTS Tracker 2
Easy To Use and Read Interface - BCA DTS Tracker 2
Simple and Effective Pull To Search Feature - BCA DTS Tracker 2
Simple and Effective Pull To Search Feature - BCA DTS Tracker 2
Harness Included To Be Worn Over Clothing - BCA DTS Tracker 2
Harness Included To Be Worn Over Clothing - BCA DTS Tracker 2
Features Diagram - BCA DTS Tracker 2
Features Diagram - BCA DTS Tracker 2
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Tracker with Included Pouch and Harness - BCA DTS Tracker 2 Transceiver
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BCA DTS Tracker 2

Technical Specifications

Antenna's

3 Antenna's

Unit weight with batteries:

9.0 ounces / 255 grams

Harness weight:

4.2 oz / 120 grams

Dimensions:

5.2 x 3.2 x 1.1 inches / 13.2 x 8.2 x 2.7 cm

Frequency:

457 kHz

Batteries:

Three AAA alkaline

Battery life:

minimum 1 hour in search mode after 200 hours in transmit mode (approximately 250 hours in transmit only or 50 hours in search only).

Range:

48 meters

Warranty:

Limited 5-year warranty

Search Strip Width:

50 metres

Extras

Extras

Finding your serial number on the BCA DTS Tracker 2

  1. Unscrew the screw on the battery compartment
  2. Flip the lid and take out batteries if needs be
  3. Your serial number will consist of numbers and letters for example "C" "8" "1" "4" "7" "5" "J" "6"
  4. Spikes and Burials

    • The distance between the strongest signal and the transmitter is based on the way the two transceivers are positioned and the depth of the burial. This can possibly confuse signals if there in awkward positions and are known as spikes.
    • During deeper avalanche burials, the strongest signal is rarely directly above the victim. Transceivers with fewer than three antennas and some with three antennas will lead you to the strongest signal, which will be a point that is near but not directly above the victim.
    • When the transmitting and receiving beacons are on the surface of the snow, the receiving beacon will receive the strongest signal when it is directly above the transmitter. This is right regardless of the positioning of the two beacons and the number of antennas in the receiving transceiver because the transceivers are only a few inches from each other.

    Simple Spike Testing

    1. Put a transmitting beacon between your feet, pointing vertically. Note that this should not be an Ortovox 3+,S1+ or Zoom+ due to there orientation-based transmitting.
    2. Set the transceiver you want to test on Search.
    3. Hold the transceiver horizontally at the height of your chest but so you can still read the screen.
    4. Slowly move the transceiver from about two feet from your body toward the centre of your body. Move it about two inches per beep. Keep the transceiver a consistent distance from the ground and avoid twisting it.
    5. The distance on the transceiver that’s searching should decrease as it moves towards the centre of your body. Transceivers with less then three antennas will display the shortest distance when it is a foot or two away from the centre of your body and again when it is directly over the transmitting transceiver.
    6. This test shows if your transceiver handles spikes at one meter.Spike handling is much more significant with deeper burials.
    7. Before using your transceiver you should always register it online so you can get full warranty on your product aswell as checking for brand new updates which are available.

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"What are the differences between the BCA Tracker 1, Tracker 2 and Tracker 3”

Tracker 1 uses 2 antenna. The Tracker 2 and Tracker 3 use 3 antenna. The 3rd antenna is used during the last stage of the search to pin point the accuracy by the distance indication, which eliminates the "null spot/spike" that occurs when the receiving antenna is perpendicular to the flux field direction. This will make the Tracker 2 appear much smoother in the final search stage. The Tracker 3 operates the same 3 antenna system as the Tracker 2 but is almost 30% faster.

The antenna in the Trackers 2 + 3, immediately on start up and then periodically once switched on, balance themselves against each other whilst taking into account temperature to make the directional information more accurate.

The Real Time Display on the Trackers 2 + 3 processes the input signal instantly and updates the display at the same time. This is to prevent users overshooting the target transceiver as they tend to move faster when they get near the target.

During Signal Lock-On, the Tracker 1 displays all signals received within 10 metres and then locks onto the strongest signal and hides the others. The Trackers 2 does this from any distance and will only ever guide you to the strongest signal (i.e. the closest). You can override this by going into special mode however, and the Tracker 3 has extra options of suppressing any of your multiple burial signals in any direction or distance.

The Trackers 2 + 3 have a multiple burial light that comes on to alert you that although you are only seeing one transceiver, there are multiple signals present. If the light is flashing (in time with the beeps) it means the Tracker believes these signals are very close together.

The reception range of the Tracker 2 is greater by 10m that that of the Tracker.

The Tracker 2 + 3 are also quicker to put back into transmit mode in the case of a secondary avalanche.

The Tracker 3 is 30% lighter, smaller and faster than the Tracker 2.

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1 review for BCA DTS Tracker 2

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    Graham Tuppen (verified owner) – January 9, 2018

    I’ve had this for 3 or 4 years now, and though I’ve never had to use it in an emergency, it is simple to use in simulations, and quite comfortable to wear. I feel it is worth having my own transceiver, since I can be familiar with it, and not need to waste time figuring out how to use an unfamiliar one. I am pleased with it, and feel that if an emergency situation arose, I should be able to find at least one person.
    If I were buying one now, I would go for the Tracker 3, as it is faster, smaller and lighter.

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