The MAMMUT Barryvox is a revolutionary Swiss development in the sector of locator devices for avalanche victims. This new generation of devices combines digital and analogue search technology for the very first time. While the analogue search mode allows a very wide search range, the digital mode with its direction and distance indicator greatly facilitates and speeds up medium and close-range searches for avalanche victims.
With its sensational weight of only 170 g (incl. batteries) the MAMMUT Barryvox is particularly compact and sturdy. Its operation is simple and easy to understand, with automatic self-test, a clearly marked ON/OFF switch and constant monitoring of the battery voltage. The software is designed in such a way that in a panic situation the person buried under an avalanche can be located quickly.
Features:
- Functional and comfortable carrying system
- Wrist loop
- Automatic device self-test during switch-on and permanent battery monitoring during operation
- ON/OFF switch locked into place to prevent unintentional switch-off
- Identifier to immediately detect a device that is switched off
- Analogue search by acoustic signal reproduction via integrated loudspeaker
- Digital search by visual distance and direction indicator via LCD display
- Automatic switchover from analogue to digital search (depending on distance)
- Earpiece socket as a backup for the integrated loudspeaker for use in high ambient noise Levels
- Automatic switchover from "Search" to "Transmit" for greater safety, i.e. to prevent incorrect operation or handling
No need for manual adjustment as you approach the victim.
Technical Data:- The Backcountry Store (Dec 2002): "Runs on 3 AAA batteries for a minimum 200 hrs. transmission time."
Accolades:- The Backcountry Store (Dec 2002): "Bottom Line: When time counts, the simplest most intuitive transceiver wins! Barryvox’s versatile and easy to use beacon featuring dual search mode, and lightweight design takes our prize hands down."
- The Backcountry Store (Dec 2002): "It comes with THE most comfortable and best designed harness system we’ve ever seen."
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labang - Mar 17, 2003 5:30 pm - Voted 5/5
Untitled ReviewPros: both digital and analog, great documentation, great instructions on the unit itself, small size, comfortable harness, good display, ease of use (it is extreemly easy to use, it basicaly tells you right where to go). Nice options.
Cons: shorter range than I expected (seems to me to be like 25-30 meters), screen shows moisture buildup