Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Manuel d'utilisateur

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The Tracker DTS Instruction Guide is a resource for avalanche educators and others teaching on-snow transceiver use. The objective is to help educator

FamiliarizationDemonstrate the following:• Wearing the transceiver properly under outer layer• Deploying and extending for searching• Turning it on, c

C) Secondary search: flux diagram usageUse the front side of the BCA flux diagram to illustrate the "flux" or "induction" line se

4) Verify the smallest distance/strongest signal by maintaining the Tracker’s orientation and moving it perpendicular to the point where the smalle

1) Follow each student one-at-a-time to make sure they are "trusting" what the beacon is telling them. A common mistake is to travel straigh

2) If possible, use beacons of different brands as transmitters. This will allow students to experience their differing pulse rates.B) Show how the di