Pieps DSP Avalanche Beacon

The Pieps DSP avalanche beacon not only offers an exceptional 60-meter range, but also greatly simplifies the rescue procedure, even in the case of multiple burials. It's enhanced by the latest DSP technology (signal processing with a digital signal) and a triple-antenna system. The DSP is the first beacon ever to display the number of victims. As soon as the DSP picks up signals, the approximate distance and direction to the strongest signal, plus the number of burials, are displayed on a large LCD. Another revolutionary first for the Pieps DSP is the highly useful Scan feature. Press the Scan key while in Search mode and the DSP will scan the entire receiving range and return an overview of all buried devices within range classified in three groups: the number of burials within a distance of approx. 5 meters, 20m, and 50m. The optimized multiple search, the absolute highlight of the DSP, is based on a separation of signals via the digital signal processor. By default, the DSP will automatically search for the strongest signal. Once the position of the first burial has been located, a searcher can Mark the signal of the first burial. Then the DSP will automatically search for the second strongest signal and so on until all victims are located. –Vendor

$349.95

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The digital/analog Pieps avalanche transceiver rocks. Luckily I did not need it in a real situation, but all testing and simulations went very well. In 5 days in the deep snow backcountry, the lockout and multiple burial feature seems exceptionally useful.

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