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Pieps DSP Avalanche Transceiver

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Featuring the latest 8.2 software pre-installed, the Pieps DSP avalanche transceiver is optimized for speed, effectiveness and precision to help you find victims fast.

3-antenna system pinpoints the location of burials within a 60m range regardless of antenna orientation and burial depth
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology displays transmitting units as stick figures on an easy-to-view LCD screen
When signals are detected, the approximate distance and direction to the burials are displayed—simply follow the arrows to reach a burial
During multiple burial scenarios, the DSP separates the multiple signals and clearly displays the number of buried victims
Upon locating the position of the first victim, the searcher can mark and mask the found signal and immediately begin searching for other burials
Smart Transmitter works while buried by receiving signals of other burials, synchronizing them, and then transmitting a signal without any overlap
Eliminating signal overlap allows the searcher to quickly interpret the audible and visual information with increased accuracy and less confusion
Pieps DSP can measure frequency deviation of all transceivers, a great pre-ski tour test to conduct
Knowing the level of deviation present in a transceiver allows a party to thoroughly assess transceiver operation prior to heading out
Scan function quickly narrows the field into 3 distinct search ranges and returns an overview of all buried devices within each range
Special fourth antenna checks the frequency of the other 3 antennas to ensure the beacon is functioning properly
Adjustable, nylon harness with pouch keeps the unit secure and accessible
Compatible with all beacons operating on the 457 kHz frequency
Change modes to search for a dog wearing a Pieps TX600 Dog Avalanche Rescue transmitter (sold separately); TX600 transmits on a different frequency than avalanche beacons
Can be used with the Pieps iProbe (not included); iProbe can temporarily suppress the signal of a transmitting Pieps transceiver to make searching for multiple burials easier
Pieps DSP avalanche transceiver operates on 3 AAA batteries, included

Own an older version of the Pieps DSP? Upgrade your software at a certified Pieps service center. Visit www.libertymountain.com/pieps for information.

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Pieps DSP Avalanche Transceiver Customer Reviews

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Pieps DSP Avalanche Transceiver

4.3

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Feb

2013

5.0

Trusting my buddy's life to it

By ski2fly

from *Rarely* where I want be

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Digital
Highly Rate In Tests
Mark Multiple Burials

Cons

A Bit Pricey Re Bca

Best Uses

Backcountry
Sidecountry

Comments about Pieps DSP Avalanche Transceiver:

Search for beacon reviews and you will see this unit is highly rated.
Make sure your beacon works with your buddy's, if you are buried, they're not going to be using yours. RE: interferance, well known and documented, keep your cell phones and radios away from your beacon, and as noted a specific motorola model number that does not play well. As for other beacon's multiple signal issue noted in prior review, make sure to test with your partners.
1st attempt using at Cyrstal Mt. beacon practice could not complete, was picking up people on HC chair with beacons, so fairy long range. Fortunately have not used for actual burial search. Transmit-> search is very clear operation, multiple burial flaggin works good. Practice practice practice. Several good brands available so find one that you like, this one is good for me and I recomment. Pieps also has several complementary products so that is one more thing to consider (backup and pet/equipment beacons). Blackdiamond purchase of Pieps will hopefully mean good things.

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Aug

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great, but with SERIOUS caveats

By Ben Lyman

from Juneau, AK

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Pros

Easy to use
Powerful

Cons

Motorola interference
Ortovox signal confusion

Best Uses

Avalance safety

Comments about Pieps DSP Avalanche Transceiver:

I have used a DSP for years, trusting both my own and my friends lives to its operating as expected. Unfortunately, I have developed grave misgivings (no pun intended) about this device and interference with/from other devices, not to mention its compatibility with other beacon brands. Most recently, I discovered that Motorola radios (certain models only) can switch the mode of the beacon without the wearer's knowledge: http://alaskarescue.wordpress.com/2009/01/26/pieps-dsp-and-motorola-radio-problems/. Last winter, we discovered that Pieps knows about (but does not publicize) the fact that DSP and Ortovox transcievers do not play well together - Ortovox transceivers will be shown on the DSP as multiple signals, only one of which is correct. We have verified this behavior in the field on multiple occasions now.