Ortovox started developing avalanche transceivers and rescue beacons in 1980 with the introduction of the analog Ortovox F1 rescue beacon. The first double frequency rescue beacon used to search for people buried in an avalanche.
In 1994 Ortovox introduced the analog F1 avalanche beacon which quickly became the industry standard rescue beacon and is still the favotite of many backcountry enthusiasts, guides, and ski patrol professionals.
Ortovox has been building industry leading avalanche beacons for over 25 years and their latest rescue beacon, the 3+ Sensor, uses groundbreaking digital technology. |
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The Ortovox 3+ avalanche rescue beacon
Circular range up to 43 meters
Displays number of buried victims, 3 and more, with pinning function
Shows you at a glance if you are getting closer to a signal or moving away from it
Ortovox 3+ Sensor Technical Specifications and details
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The Ortovox S1+ avalanche victim scanner
New 'Scan and find' 50 meter search strip width
Identifies 4 buried persons (for more than 4 victims a 4+ symbol will appear)
Large display shows positions of all victims and distances
Ortovox S1+ Technical Specifications and details
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The Ortovox S1 Sensor avalanche victim scanner
New 'Scan and find' 65 meter search strip width
Identifies up to 5 buried persons
Large display shows positions of all victims and distances
Ortovox S1 Sensor Technical Specifications and details
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The Ortovox Patroller rescue beacon
40 meter digital range
Identification of multiple burials
Uses a three (3) antenna system
Ortovox Patroller Technical Specifications and details
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The classic Ortovox F1 Focus analog rescue beacon
80 meter maximum range, 40 meter search strip
The most popular Avalanche Tranceiver ever
Color coded signal strength indicator
Ortovox F1 Technical Specifications and details
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Warning
No transceiver is effective without proper training. Read your owner’s manual, practice thoroughly, carry a shovel and probe, and take an avalanche safety course. |
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Ortovox Beacons tech advisor tip
Using the audio features for analogue rescue beacons like the F1 Focus and Patroller:
Holding the beacon up to your ear, pointing the back of the beacon towards your search path, and moving slightly left to right with your head and beacon will allow you to HEAR THE VICTIM a bit earlier. This will also allow you to hear MULTIPLE VICTIMS a bit sooner and more clearly. You are still getting the same range as the long antennae works on the major axis in the same manner...this is helpful as we rarely carry earphones..and they are a pain to use. |
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