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Ortovox M2 Avalanche Beacon
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A European company with roots deep in the backcountry, Ortovox is dedicated to avalanche awareness and survival. Best-known for their trusted line of avalanche transceivers, Ortovox continues to innovate with gear including airbag backpacks, lightweight shovels and quick-assembling probes.
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Description of Ortovox M2 Avalanche Beacon:
The Ortovox M2 avalanche beacon has an 80 meter search range. What does this mean? The M2 emits signals at a fast pulse rate, the transceiver receiving this data can guide you more quickly and without hesitation-and in an avalanche scenario, it's all about time. The Ortovox M2 is an advanced beacon which utilizes easy-to-follow LED icons to direct you to the buried avalanche victim FAST! The signal arrow gives you signal strength while a digital readout gives you the distance in meters. The M2 transmits for 300 hours on 2 AA batteries and is ergonomically shaped (fits comfortably against your abdomen). This beacon guides you along a direct search path to the buried avalanche victim. Ortovox has an excellent track record in avalanche rescue and this new beacon lives up to that reputation.

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A great beacon   01-25-04
Geoff Darst (2): rank
Distance and signal strength information makes locating the victim simple. Plus the display tells you when to change your distance attenuation. IMO the M2 is just as easy to use as a Tracker. In practice I found the short range of a Tracker to be limited to slightly less than 40m, while I was getting 80m out of the M2. Does range matter? All I know is I want a signal sooner rather than later. I also found the M2 to be superior in fine-grain searches. The audio tone of the M2 changed noticeably when you were right over the victim while with the Tracker you never know until you probe. The M2 is also much better for multiple burials. You can hear the other beacons and you can adjust the range attenuation to quickly identify the relative distances from the initial beacon.

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Great Hyrbrid Features   07-15-03
Jonathan S. Shefftz (69): rank
Takes more practice than the Tracker, but very fast once you gain experience. Also better for multiple burials in which each beacon stays on as it is found, since you can hear the different beacons. Longer range can be helpful in certain situations, although usually is not a factor. Harness system allows for very easy change to search mode.

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Ortovox M2   03-17-03
Jeni Eakman, East West Resorts (1): rank
My fiance and I live in Breckenridge, Colorado. He is an avid snowmobiler and for his last birthday I bought an Ortovox M2. I did a lot of research before buying. The consistent response was also the strongest endorsement - people trust it with their lives. Knowing that he is wearing it, that it is the very best on the market and that I got it for a great price - make it a gift to both of us! Thank you Jeni Eakman East West Resorts

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Range:
80m search range
Digital:
Hybrid
Analog:
Hybrid
Battery type:
AA batteries
Battery life:
300 hours on 2 AA batteries
Recommended use:
Avalanche safety
Weight:
230g w/ batteries
Warranty:
5 Year

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