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Snowsafe break down how avalanche transceivers work? Avalanche Transceivers are handheld devices that emit signals. If one of your skiing companions are buried in an avalanche, other transceivers carried by the party pick up the signal being emitted from under the snow. If you have not been buried then you must force your avalanche beacon into … Continue reading “Transceivers – How do they Work ? 🤳”
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Mammut Barryvox The Mammut Barryvox is an intermediate level transceiver with 3 antennae and a Flagging (marking) function. It’s based on the more advanced Barryvox S and removes the advanced functions leaving a simple to use transceiver but with plenty of clever technology working away behind the scenes. Any users who want a simple, highly … Continue reading “Mammut Barryvox”
ABS FAQ’s What exactly can ABS do? How does the ABS work? How can avalanche airbag systems be differentiated? What’s so special about the ABS twin bag system? Can ABS airbags prevent injury from collisions? Ok, so maybe the ABS works in light powder snow, but do I also stand a chance in heavy snow? … Continue reading “ABS FAQs”
Ortovox Zoom Plus Package The Ortovox Zoom Plus Package has been brought together for keen adventurers who like to have only the best value and highest quality equipment. The Ortovox Zoom Plus Package is perfect for beginners or professionals who want the comfort and reassurance that you will be prepared for any kind of situation … Continue reading “Ortovox Zoom Package”
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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.
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