The Pieps DSP Avalanche Beacon is a 3 antenna avalanche transceiver that has the longest range and best accuracy of all the beacons out there We tested them all because you can't afford to, and after much practice, the Pieps is our TOP Choice for its range, ease of use, and great price Enhanced by the latest DSP technology (signal processing with a digital signal) and a triple-antenna system, the PIEPS DSP not only offers an exceptional 60 meter range but also greatly simplifies the rescue procedure, even in the case of multiple burials As soon as the PIEPS DSP picks up signals, the approximate distance and direction to the strongest signal are displayed on a large LCD plus the number of burials within range is represented on the LCD matchstick men 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, Reading 1: Number of burials within a distance of approx. 5 meters, Reading 2: Number of burials within a distance of approx. 20 meters, Reading 3: Number of burials within a distance of approx. 50 meters The optimized multiple search, the absolute highlight of the PIPES DSP, is based on a separation of digital signals via the digital signal processor (DSP). If there are multiple burials, this is clearly indicated by the number of matchstick men By default, the PIEPS 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. Once MARKED the first signal is now suppressed and the PIEPS DSP will automatically search for the second strongest signal and so on and so forth until all victims are located Comes complete with the 6.2 software version
Range: Digital - 196ft (60m) Digital: Yes Analog: NO Battery Type: 3 AAA batteries Battery Life: When On 200 hr Antenna: Triple
Weight: including batteries 7oz (198g) Recommended Use: Multiple burial avalanche rescue, backcountry snowsports, out of bounds skiing, backcountry skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year
Country of Origin: China
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Date Posted: 2006-12-29 00:00:00
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Blew them all away
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Posted By: Dave
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Location: Kings Beach, CA
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In November of 2006, we did a training/test with all the beacons that were available on the market at the time. The Pieps blew them all out of the water based on its ease of use, incredible distance, multiple burial search functions, and deep burials. We used to say that there was not much of a difference between many of the beacons on the market, but now we know differently. The Pieps with its triple antenna and long battery life is easily the best beacon on the market, hands down. If you have any interest in seeing the results of the test, feel free to email or call us.
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Date Posted: 2006-01-30 00:00:00
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Simple
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Posted By: Rick
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Location: Kings Beach, CA
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Last year, we took our Pieps DSPs to Squaw Valley for an avalanche awareness course and to get some practice using our beacons; with the Pieps, we found buried tranceivers faster than everyone else in the class.
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Date Posted: 2009-12-29 18:22:50
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Best of the Best
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Posted By: Andrew McLean
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Location: Salt Lake City, UT United States
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I've used Barryvox, Ortovox, Pieps and Tracker beacons over the last 15 years and liked them all without developing an attachment to any particular brand. Last year I had an opportunity to review the top six brands of beacons for Skiing Magazine under the assumption that they would be tested as a "normal" user uses them, ie; take them out of the package, turn them on and use them with little to no reading of the manual. Fortunately, I was in the market for a new beacon, so I had a personal interest in the results. I tested range, speed of a single search, ease of a multiple search, ease of use and how the harness fit. I didn't know what to expect, but I definitely didn't aniticipate the Pieps DSP to be such a clear winner in almost every category! It had by far and away the longest range (70 meters) and somehow eliminated the flux line arc which takes the searcher on a tangent before honing in on the victim. Instead, it was a direct bee-line to the victim. Single searches were no problem (as they are on most modern digital beacons) and the multiple search was very intuitive and accurate. I use a custom beacon harness, so I don't have any comment on the fit of the Pieps harness. Of the two Pieps models, I chose this one as it is the most basic - I want simplicity and durability out of a beacon and get temps and altitude from my watch.
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