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Finding your serial number on the Zoom+
Switch Transceiver to Transmit.
An orange light will display on your transceiver screen. As soon as the orange light flashes there will be a set of five Double digit numbers which will be your serial number.
(Example serial Number) Orange light appears then five double digits “79 “43” “89” “34” “22”
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
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.
Set the transceiver you want to test on Search.
Hold the transceiver horizontally at the height of your chest but so you can still read the screen.
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.
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.
This test shows if your transceiver handles spikes at one meter.Spike handling is much more significant with deeper burials.
Ortovox 3 Plus Package Ortovox offers the Intuitive and highly functional Ortovox 3 plus Package, with a world-famous transceiver and a lightweight shovel and probe, you will be set for all of your off-piste adventures, This package has been around for a very long time and is one of our top sellers. The price is great, … Continue reading “Ortovox 3+ Avalanche Package”
Finding your serial number on the 3+
Switch Transceiver to Transmit.
“UP” will Display on the screen then 5 double digits will then appear. this is your serial number.
(Example serial Number) “UP” “55 “88” “91” “79” “68”
Professional Review
“The Ortovox 3+ is quite simply a great transceiver, regardless of your experience level. The lack of gimmicks means that Ortovox have created a unit that is simple to use and highly effective whether searching for single or multiple avalanche victims. Every single detail has been well designed, from the comfortable harness, to the single battery, and the easy to use buttons. I would not hesitate to recommend this transceiver to anyone, whether novice or expert. This is destined to become very popular.”
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
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.
Set the transceiver you want to test on Search.
Hold the transceiver horizontally at the height of your chest but so you can still read the screen.
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.
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.
This test shows if your transceiver handles spikes at one meter. Spike handling is much more significant with deeper burials.
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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