Backcountry Access Tracker DTS User manual

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Lanyard
Fangschnur
Lanière
Lacciolo
Acollador 8
Options Button
Optionenschalter
Bouton options
Pulsante opzioni
Boton de opciones
Operating Elements
Bedienungselemente
Fonctionnement et Afchage
Componenti
Elementos de Uso
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Battery Door
Batteriefach
Logement des piles
Sportello batterie
Compartmento de bateria
Search/Transmit Button
Sende-/Empfangsschalter
Sélecteur mode recherche/émission
Pulsante ricerca/trasmissione
Boton de busqueda/transmisión
On/Off Switch (depress to turn)
Ein/Aus Schalter
Bouton Marche / Arrêt
Pulsante di accensione (premere per girare)
Interruptor (apretar y girar)
Transmit Light
Sendekontrolllampe
Témoin d’émission
Spia luminosa di trasmissione
Indicador de transmisión
Loudspeaker
Lautsprecher
Haut-parleur
Altoparlante
Altavoz
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Transmitting Antenna
Sende-antenne l'antenne
émettrice Antenna di
trasmissione Antenas de
transmisión
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Distance Indicator/Battery Power Display
Distanzanzeige/Batterieladungsanzeig
Indicateur de distance/Témoin de batterie
Indicatore di distanza/Display del livello batteria
Indicator de distancia/Estado de bateria
Direction Lights
Richtungsanzeige
Affichage de la direction
Spie luminose di direzione
Luces direccionales
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Disclaimer:
No avalanche beacon can save lives without a fully trained
user. Practice frequently with your Tracker before going into
the backcountry. Learn and understand the inherent dangers
of backcountry travel. Become educated in avalanche hazard
evaluation, route selection, and self-rescue. In addition to your
beacon, always carry a probe and shovel—and always travel
with a partner.
Make sure all rescue equipment is functioning properly before
venturing into the backcountry. Perform a beacon trailhead test
every time you use your Tracker. Check that all transceivers
transmit and receive properly—and that all receive a signal at
a minimum distance of ten meters, the international standard
for effective range.
Do not place cellular phones, communication radios, or any
other electronic equipment within 6" (15 cm) of the Tracker
DTS while performing a transceiver search. In receive mode,
irregular readings and decreased range can be caused by these
and other sources of electrical interference, such as power
lines, electrical storms, and electrical generating equipment. In
transmit mode, keep the Tracker DTS at least 1" (2.5cm) from
other electronic equipment. Use alkaline batteries only. Do
not use rechargeable, lithium, Oxyride, PowerPix, or any
other non-alkaline battery.
This owner’s manual covers the basic techniques required
to use the Tracker DTS effectively. To increase your efficiency,
order our training DVD's and refer to the advanced techniques
described on our website: www.backcountryaccess.com. Here
you will also find important resources for obtaining avalanche
education and updates on regional avalanche conditions.
To ensure warranty protection and periodic technical updates,
please return the enclosed warranty registration card.
Conforms to the R&TTE harmonized version of the EN 300
718 and meets or exceeds the requirements of Articles 3.1,
3.2, and 3.3.
Avalanche Awareness
This is a basic introduction to avalanche safety and awareness.
We encourage you to read this manual thoroughly. On our
website, you will also find a list of avalanche instructors and
guides. We strongly suggest taking an avalanche course in your
area before venturing into the backcountry.
Before leaving, call your local avalanche forecast center and
determine the danger level in the area you intend to visit.
At the trailhead, check that each person has a working beacon
probe and shovel—and knows how to use them.
Learn to recognize avalanche terrain:
• Does this slope have a history of sliding?
• What is the angle and aspect of the slope?
• Will recent weather impact snow stability?
Learn to avoid avalanche terrain:
• Is there any evidence of recent avalanche activity?
• Is the slope angle between 30 and 45 degrees?
• Does the slope you plan to use have dangerous terrain
traps? (Rocks, trees, gullies, cliffs, etc.)
Travel with considerate partners:
• Cross potentially dangerous terrain one at a time.
• Identify and practice stopping in safe zones.
• Have an escape route in mind if the slope does avalanche.
• Communicate with your partners before moving on to the slope.
When traveling in a group, be aware of the errors
groups typically make:
• Recreating at an area that’s been visited without incident
before and feeling confident in its stability.
• Not speaking out or communicating concerns about a path
or slope, fearing conflict.
• Being overconfident in the groups’ abilities.
• Determination to reach a destination without re-evaluating
terrain and conditions.
If in doubt, it is always best to avoid questionable terrain
and return when the snow is stable.

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If you are caught in an avalanche:
• Yell “avalanche” and wave your arms to alert your group.
• Try to escape the slide by grabbing trees or rocks or
‘swimming’ to the side.
• Try to keep your airway clear of snow.
• When you feel the slide slowing, thrust a hand upward in
hopes of it being seen.
• Place your other hand in front of your face to increase the
air space.
• Remain calm, breathe slowly and conserve your air.
Searching for victims:
• Do not go for help! You are the victim’s only chance of survival!
• Establish a last seen point.
• Confirm you are not in danger of a second avalanche
occurring.
• Look for visual indicators as clues to the victim’s location.
• Begin your signal search for the victim using your
avalanche beacon.
Always check your local avalanche forecast for an updated
rating of the avalanche hazard:
U.S. www.avalanche.org
Canada www.avalanche.ca
Europe www.lawinen.org
N
S
E
W
Low
Moderate
Considerable
High
Extreme
Pockets of next danger level
Avalanche Awareness Quick Reference
cut this page out for reference in the field
This quick reference page is an introduction to proper use of
the Tracker DTS. For more detailed information, read the entire
manual and consult our website: www.backcountryaccess.com.
Basic functions
On/off: Push and turn the on/off switch on the back of the
Tracker to the "on" position. It turns on all LEDs, displays
battery power in percent, and enters transmit mode. Change
batteries well before they reach zero percent.
Search mode: Push the red search/transmit button, hold until
"SE" is displayed, then quickly release.
Return to transmit: Press the search/transmit button until "tr"
is displayed.
Searching with the Tracker DTS
The objective is to find the strongest signal (lowest distance
reading) and immediately begin probing the area.
In the event of a burial, switch your Tracker (and all other
beacons) to search mode. "SE" will flash in the distance
window until a signal is captured.
Signal search: If there is a "last seen point," start your signal
search there, and search downhill. Otherwise, start your
signal search at the top, bottom or side of the slide path. Allow
a maximum of 20 meters between searchers or between
switchbacks if only one searcher. Slowly rotate your Tracker
back and forth until you engage the signal.
Coarse search: Once a signal is engaged, align the Tracker
so that any of the center three lights are flashing and move
quickly in the direction the Tracker is pointing. Your direction
of travel might be straight or slightly curved. Make sure the
number in the distance display is decreasing. If it is increasing,
turn 180 degrees. Inside ten meters, move slowly and try to
keep the center search light engaged.
Fine search: Within three meters, use your beacon close to
the snow surface and look for the smallest distance reading.
Ignore sudden fluctuations in distance and direction; the
strongest signal is often just past these fluctuation points.
Begin probing at the smallest reading (strongest signal).

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10m
10m
10m
avalanche path
20m
Objective: Locate signal
•If no "last seen point," search entire path
•Rotate Tracker horizontally
•Max 20m between searchers or switchbacks
Objective: Locate smallest distance reading
(strongest signal)
•Use Tracker close to snow surface
•Ignore fluctuations in distance and direction
•Begin probing at lowest distance
•Probe in concentric circles 10in (25cm) apart
Objective: Move quickly to 10m,
slowly to 3m
•Keep flashing light within center 3 windows
•Move quickly in direction Tracker is pointing
•Make sure distance is decreasing
•Slow down at 10m
SIGNAL
SEARCH
>40m
FINE
SEARCH
< 3m
Probing/Pinpointing
At your lowest distance reading, probe in concentric circles,
with each probe hole about 10 inches (25 cm) apart. Your probe
should enter the snow perpendicular to the slope. Once you
have confirmed the victim’s location, leave the probe in the snow.
Shoveling
Shoveling is difficult and exhausting and consumes the majority
of time during an avalanche rescue. Do not take shoveling
skills for granted. For best results, start shoveling just downhill
of the probe. Make your hole at least one “wingspan” wide and
excavate downhill about 1.5 times the burial depth (this can be
determined by noting the depth marking on the probe).
Multiple Burials
Complex multiple burials are quite rare in recreational
settings and usually can be treated as a series of single
burials. For more information on multiple burial search
technique, see page 16.
Quick Reference
cut this page out for reference in the field
COARSE
SEARCH
3–40m
Familiarization
Thank you for choosing the Tracker DTS, the world's first
digital avalanche beacon, and the first beacon with a high-
precision multiple antenna system.
Remember, beacon searches are only part of the avalanche
rescue process. It is equally important to practice the probing
and shoveling techniques found later in this section.
FAMILIARIZATION
Adjustment/Fitting
The Tracker DTS can be worn with or without its harness.
The manufacturer recommends securing it with the harness.
When used with a harness, the Tracker DTS should be worn
underneath your outer garments, as shown in Figure A.
Distance/directional display should be against your body, on/
off switch should be exposed and visible.
To search, remove Tracker from pouch, but keep harness and
lanyard attached to your body. If using without harness, keep
Tracker in a secure pocket, preferably in your pants or other
garment that won't be removed. Attach lanyard clip to zipper
or other solid fixture. If lanyard is removed from harness or
clothing for searching, keep attached to your wrist with loop
provided.
Shoulder Strap
(blue)
Waist Attachment
Buckle
Waist Strap
(black) Lanyard
Figure A
Harness
Waist Attachment
Buckle
Shoulder Strap
Lanyard
Waist Strap

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Familiarization
Startup/Testing
Turn on the Tracker DTS by
depressing
and then turning the
on/off switch u clockwise (see inside front cover). When
turned on, the Tracker cycles through all LED's, then indicates
the remaining battery life in the battery power display/distance
indicator v. A reading of 95 to 99 percent indicates fully
charged batteries.
The Tracker will enter transmit mode (tr). The flashing transmit
light w confirms the unit is in transmit mode.
Power Supply
The Tracker DTS operates with three AAA alkaline batteries.
Use only high-quality alkaline batteries of identical age and
brand. Do not use rechargeable, lithium, Oxyride, PowerPix or
any other non-alkaline battery.
Note that the battery level percentage is approximate,
depending on battery manufacturer and operating temperature.
The manufacturer suggests replacing your batteries well before
reaching 20 percent.
If the Tracker is subjected to excessive moisture, open the
battery door x to help allow the unit to dry. To prevent
corrosion of contacts, remove batteries during extended
periods of inactivity. The manufacturer does not warranty
damage caused by battery corrosion.
Search/Transmit
To enter search mode, push the search/transmit button y
for at least one second, but for no longer than two seconds.
During this time, the distance indicator v will display two
dashes (“– –”). Release your thumb when the display changes
from “– –” to “SE” and the Tracker sounds a series of three
beeps. If the button is released before or after this time, it will
remain in transmit mode.
The Tracker can be switched instantly from search (SE) to
transmit (tr) mode at any time by simply pushing the search/
transmit button.
Familiarization
Options
Auto-Revert System: At startup, the user can engage the
Tracker’s auto-revert safety feature by pressing the options
button z while pressing and turning the on/off switch. With
auto-revert engaged, the Tracker will revert to transmit mode
after five minutes in search mode.
If auto-revert is engaged, “Ar” will be shown in the power
display after the diagnostic testing. If auto-revert is not
engaged, “nr” will be displayed.
If auto-revert has been engaged, then after five minutes in
search mode, an alarm will sound for ten seconds and "Ar" will
flash repeatedly in the distance indicator. To remain in search
mode, press the search/transmit button or the options button
at any time during the ten-second alarm period. If ten seconds
elapses, “tr” will appear and the Tracker will revert to transmit
mode.
If auto-revert is not engaged, the Tracker will sound a short
alarm every ten minutes to remind the user that he or she is in
search mode.
Special Mode: Special (SP) mode is an advanced feature
designed to assist expert searchers in specialized multiple
burial situations. These situations are typically only found in
guided groups where victims are in close proximity and one
rescuer can start shoveling while a professional guide resumes
the transceiver search. SP mode can provide that searcher
with a distance and direction to the next victim.
In search (SE) mode, the Tracker only displays the strongest
signal (once the searcher is within about ten meters). In special
(SP) mode, however, it will display all signals, regardless
of their strength—providing they are within special mode’s
reduced search window (Figure E). In special mode, the search
area is reduced from 180 degrees—front and back—to about
75 degrees: signals will only be displayed if they are captured
within the center three directional lights.
Special mode can only be entered while the user is in search
mode. To enter SP mode, press the options button z. When
signals are detected in this mode, they are displayed for a
shorter time than in SE mode.

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Mute Mode: To mute the sound while in search mode, push
the options button z for three seconds until “LO” is displayed,
then release. To turn the speaker back on, perform the same
operation. “L1” will be displayed, indicating the speaker is on.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Searching
The Tracker DTS operates using the 457 kHz international
standard frequency. It is fully compatible with all avalanche
transceivers adhering to this standard. Do not use with 457kHz
transceivers designed for firefighter rescue.
When searching, keep the Tracker DTS at least six inches
(15cm) away from electrical equipment, including cell phones.
Turn all electrical equipment off if possible.
The search process includes four phases: the signal search,
the coarse search, the fine search, and the probing/pinpointing
phase.
Signal Search: The signal search refers to the process of
establishing a search pattern and looking for a signal. The
search pattern will be defined by the victim’s last seen area,
the size of the slide, and the number of searchers. Refer to
Figures B and C, below, to establish a signal search pattern.
If the slide is less than 20 meters wide, the signal search path
will be directly down the center. If the victim’s last seen area
is well defined, the signal search will follow a direct path down
the fall line from this point.
Operating Instructions
10m
10m
10m
10m
avalanche path
20m
20m
10m10m
avalanche path
20m20m
Figure C
Signal Search
multiple searchers/slide wider than 20m
Figure B
Signal Search
one searcher/slide wider than 20m
last seen area last seen area
Prior to the signal search, be sure that all transceivers are
turned to search mode. Rotate the Tracker slowly back
and forth on a horizontal plane (Figure D) while moving
in the direction as defined by your signal search pattern.
While searching, be aware of other physical clues, such as
equipment or extremities protruding from the snow surface.
When no signal is detected, “SE” will flash in the distance
indicator. Once a signal is detected consistently, mark this spot
and begin the coarse search.
Coarse Search: The coarse search is the portion of the search
from where you have detected a steady signal to where you
are close to the victim.
Once the signal is consistently detected, rotate the Tracker
slowly on a horizontal plane until the center direction light {
is blinking. The Tracker is now pointed in the direction of the
strongest signal, or your direction of travel (Figure E). The four
lights { on either side of center tell you which way to rotate
the Tracker to engage the center light. The distance indicator
v tells you, in approximate meters, how far you must travel
(1 meter = 1.1 yards or 3.3 feet). If the number on the distance
Rotate the Tracker slowly in
your hand, but move rapidly
down the search path. Do not
abandon your search path
until you have captured a
strong, steady signal. Ignore
irregular signals, which can
sometimes be caused by
electrical interference.
Figure D
Signal search
Operating Instructions
O
P
T
I
O
N
S
The Tracker is very sensitive. Slight
movement in any direction will actuate
a different search light. Rotate it very
slowly so as not to “skip” over the
center search light window.
In special (SP) mode, signals
are only displayed if they fall
within the center three windows.
Direction of
strongest signal
Figure E
Windows

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indicator is increasing, you are on the same axis as the victim’s
signal, but moving in the opposite direction. Turn 180 degrees,
engage the center search light again, and continue your search
in the direction the Tracker is pointing. If you are stationary,
but the distance is significantly changing, you are probably
detecting the signal of another rescuer. Make sure all rescuers
are in search mode before continuing.
You may find that, while following the directional lights, your
route follows an arc. This is because the Tracker DTS performs
the coarse search using the "flux (or induction) line" method
(see Figure F). It follows the shape of the electromagnetic
signal, or flux line pattern, coming from the transmitting
beacon’s antenna. The distance displayed is the distance to be
traveled along that flux line, not the straight-line distance from
you to the victim.
A
B
Figure F
Flux lines
The Tracker follows the shape of
the electromagnetic flux lines coming
from the transmitting beacon’s
antenna. Your path during the fine
search will be either straight (point
A) or curved (point B), depending on
the orientation of your beacon when
the signal is first captured.
Note: the Tracker’s
transmitting antenna }
is oriented at a 45-degree
angle to the long axis of
its case, as shown.
3.0
SE
1.0
SE
3.0
1.6 1.6
Figure G
Fine Search
Bracketing: When your distance
indicator reaches 3 meters, search
along a straight line until you have
passed the lowest distance reading.
Return to the lowest reading and
“bracket” in search of an even lower
reading. Ignore the directional lights
while in the fine search.
Operating Instructions
Fine Search: The fine search is the final part of the beacon
search, which is performed on foot with the beacon positioned
at or near the snow surface. The objective of the fine search is
to locate where the signal is strongest and to reduce the area
to be probed.
Move your beacon very slowly in a straight line along the
surface of the snow during the final three meters of the fine
search. Ignore sudden fluctuations in distance and direction,
often followed by no distance reading and/or "SE" in the
distance indicator. These “spike readings” mean you are very
close. The lowest reading will be near this point.
From the point where you have located the smallest reading,
"bracket" at 90-degree angles to the left and then to the right
in search of a lower reading (Figure G). Repeat if necessary
along both axes. Begin probing at the lowest distance reading.
Probing/Pinpointing:
At the point where the
distance has reached a
minimum, probe the area
in concentric circles, with
each probe hole about
10 inches (25cm) apart.
Your probe should enter
the snow perpendicular to
the slope. Once you have
confirmed the victim’s
location, leave the probe in
the snow.
Shoveling: While shoveling might seem elementary, it usually
consumes the majority of time during an avalanche beacon
rescue. For best results,
start shoveling just
downhill of the probe.
Make your hole one
“wingspan” wide and
excavate downhill
about 1.5 times the
burial depth. For more
advanced shoveling
techniques, see our
website: www.backcountryaccess.com.
Operating Instructions
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CM CM
1.5 x
burial depth

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Multiple Burials
If you begin to receive more than one set of signal data, you
probably have several victims within your receive range.
Stay in search (SE) mode, and focus on the closest distance
reading, attempting to engage that signal in the center
search light. If you are roughly the same distance from both
transmitters, the Tracker will often flash “SE”.
Once you are significantly closer to one signal—and within
about ten meters of it—the Tracker DTS (in SE mode) will
“lock” onto that signal and mask out the others. Once you are
locked in, the Tracker will behave very similar to how it does in
a single beacon search. Pay attention to the readings you last
received from the other beacon; they will give you an indication
of where to go after finding the closest one.
Once you have located the first beacon (beacon 1), turn it off
if you determine the conditions are safe. If this is not possible,
you might already have a good idea of where beacon 2 is
located. In that case, move in that direction until the Tracker
isolates that signal.
Special Techniques
In most cases, multiple burials are approached as a series of
single burials. However, special techniques might be helpful
if there are several rescuers available (so some can start
shoveling), the victims are in close proximity, and their beacons
cannot be turned off. These special techniques mainly apply to
guides leading recreational groups.
Three-Circle Method: If you suspect the next victim is in close
proximity (20 meters or less), use the three-circle method:
Remain in SE mode and take three steps away from the
found victim (Figure H). With the searching beacon on the
snow surface, walk in a circle of this radius around the victim,
attempting to acquire another signal in SE mode. If no other
signal is acquired, take another three steps back and repeat
up to a maximum of three circles (nine steps). If a new signal
is acquired, pinpoint by bracketing. Always complete the circle
you have started. If no other signals are acquired, return to the
point where you abandoned the signal search and continue the
search (in SE mode) from there.
Special Mode: For greater efficiency in close-proximity multiple
burials, use special (SP) mode. This mode enables the Tracker
Operating Instructions
to display the distance and direction of signals other than those
of the closest beacon. It also reduces the Tracker’s search
“window” to the center three directional lights, enabling the
searcher to mask out beacon 1 and differentiate it from beacon
2. SP mode is used to determine approximately what direction
and distance to go to get closer to beacon 2. Once you are
closer, always switch back to SE mode.
To use SP mode, first re-engage beacon 1 in your center
search light at the lowest possible distance reading. With the
center search light engaged, switch the Tracker to SP mode
(Figure I). Then rotate—do not sweep—the Tracker slowly until
another signal is detected (beacon 2), most likely with a larger
distance reading. If the Tracker is rotated more than about 40
degrees away from the flux line of beacon 1, that signal will
disappear, allowing you to focus on the signal from beacon 2.
If no other signal is captured in SP mode and you suspect
victims are nearby, stand up and try again at chest height.
If still no other signal is detected, take three steps back and
repeat (or revert to SE mode and use the three-circle method).
Once you have located another signal in SP mode, begin to
move in that direction. If the distance consistently decreases,
you are going in the right direction. Travel far enough in SP
mode to confirm the distance is decreasing and which way the
flux line is trending. If more than one signal is being displayed
and it becomes unclear which one to pursue, continue in the
direction you have been searching. Always switch back to SE
mode when you think you are getting closer to beacon 2 than
beacon 1.
Operating Instructions
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ȝm
Figure H
Multiple burials
In close proximity burials,
if the first victim’s beacon
cannot be turned off, stay
in SE mode and use the
“three circle method.”
Advanced users should
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If after finding a victim, no further signals are detected in SP
mode, continue the search if there are still missing victims.
Revert to search mode and perform a signal search of the
remaining unchecked areas within the debris pile. Resume
your signal search at the point where it was originally
abandoned.
For more details on multiple burials, please refer to our
website: www.backcountryaccess.com.
Operating Instructions
Figure I
Multiple burials/
Special mode
Only travel far enough in SP
mode to confirm the distance
is decreasing and which way
the flux line is trending. At this
point, a good rule of thumb is
to ignore further readings and
swiftly travel at least 3/4 of the
distance displayed. Then lock
in beacon 2 by switching back
to search mode.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Frequency: 457 kHz
• Batteries: Three AAA/LR03 alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargeable,
lithium, Oxyride, PowerPix or any other non-alkaline battery.
• Battery life: minimum 1 hour in search mode after 200 hours in transmit
mode (approximately 250 hours in transmit only or 50 hours in search
only)
• Search strip width: 20 meters
• Weight: 12.8 ounces (363 grams), including strap and batteries; 8.6
ounces (245 grams) without strap and batteries
• Size: 5-3/4” x 3-1/4” x 1-1/4” (14cm x 8cm x 3cm)
• Minimum temperature range (at 66.7 percent battery power):
transmit mode: -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F);
search mode: -20°C to +40°C (-4°F to 104°F)
• U.S. Patent number 6,167,249 & 6,484,021 B1
FCC ID: OUNDTS1
Model No.: Tracker DTS
CANADA: 35811021823
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this device.
Technical Specifications

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APPENDIX
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Manufacturer: Backcountry Access, Inc.
2820 Wilderness Pl. Ste. H
Boulder, Colorado USA 80301
Telephone No.: 303-417-1345
declares that the:
Product name:
Tracker DTS
457 kHz Avalanche Rescue Transceiver
conforms to the following specifications:
EN 61000-4-2 / 1995
EN 61000-4-3 / 1995
EN 55022 / 5.1995; Class B
ETS 300 683 / 06.1997; Class 1
EN 282-1991
Standards met: R&TTE harmonized version of the EN 300
718- 1,-2,-3 (2001-05)
ASTM Designation F 1491-93
Complies with the following European Directives:
R&TTE directive 99/5/EEC
EMC directive 89/336/EEC
CE Registrated Certificate No.: 9842308-01
Other certifications: GS; Certificate No. AL 99 03 34660 001
BZT; Registration No. G750849L
Tested, accredited, and verified by also:
TÜV Product Service
Mikes Product Service GmbH
European Interface/North American Distributor:
Backcountry Access, Inc.
Boulder, CO 80301 USA
Gecko Supply
Zurich, Switzerland
41 (0) 1273 1801
Supplementary Information: The product herewith complies with
the above requirements and directives and carries the marking
accordingly.
For compliance information and test data, contact:
Bruce McGowan / President
January 1, 2009 Boulder, CO USA
Declaration of Conformity
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

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Distributors
ANDORRA
Oxigen Distributións Sl.
Encamp, Andorra
Phone: 376 (0)83 25 60
Fax: 376 (0)83 25 62
ARGENTINA
Synchrotech SRL
Aguirre 623 B 1414
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone: 54114744650
AUSTRALIA
Snow Monkey
Jack Frost Building
Great Alpine Way
Mt. Hotham,Victoria 3722
Australia
Phone: 61 (0)4 30 556 659
Fax: 61 (0)3 9571 5916
AUSTRIA
MORE-Hohensinn
Bad Vigaun, Austria
Phone: 49 (0)6245-20430
Fax: 49 (0)6245-20430
BELGIUM, NETHERLANDS,
LUXEMBOURG
Powder House Agencies
Scheveningen, Netherlands
Phone: 31 (0)70 3629 627
Fax: 31 (0)70 3629 628
CHILE
Chile Unlimited
Vitacura, Santiago, Chile
Phone: 56 08 429 6319
CROATIA
Tomislav Tiska
Zagreb, Croatia
tomislav[email protected]
CZECH REPUBLIC
U100
Brno, Czech Republic
Phone: +420 604 380 102
FINLAND
Free Life
Rovaniemi, Finland
Phone: 358 (0)20 743 3960
Fax: 358 (0) 16 318 803
FRANCE
Oberalp Salewa
Bernin, France
Phone: 33 (0)4 7652 5959
Fax: 33 (0)4 7652 5958
GERMANY
Krimmer Outdoor Systems
Tandern/Münich, Germany
Phone: 49 (0)82 50 548
Fax: 49 (0)82 50 1484
info@krimmer-outdoor.de
ITALY
Ski Trab
Bormio, Italy
Phone: 39 (0)0342 901 650
Fax: 39 (0) 0342 905 178
JAPAN
Sonne Co., Ltd.
Yao City/Osaka, Japan
Phone: 81 (0)662 68 7102
Fax: 81 (0)729 23 4395
NEW ZEALAND
Sportive Agencies, Ltd
Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone: 64 (0)3 348 9725
Fax: 64 (0)3 348 9719
Distributors
NORWAY
7Blaaner AS
Oppdal, Norway
Phone: 47 (0)926 88 350
Fax: 47 (0)927 78 350
post@7blaner.no
POLAND
Kvapi Products, Lt.d.
Krakow, Poland
Phone: 773 774 2784
Fax: +48 12 415 2818
RUSSIA
MounTech
Moscow, Russia
Phone: 7(0)95 941 15 82
Fax: 7(0)1425 795 16 86
SPAIN
Roca Cordes de Muntanya
Barcelona, Spain
Phone: 34 93 (0)574 36 08
Fax: 34 93 (0)574 39 79
SWEDEN
Händelseriket I Sverige AB
Tivoligatan 6
S-291 31 Kristianstad, Sweden
Phone: 47 708 247687
Fax: 46 44 210292
SWITZERLAND
Gecko Supply
Zürich, Switzerland
Phone: 41 (0)1273 1801
Fax: 41 (0)1273 1803
geckos@geckosupply.com
TURKEY
Alpinist Doga Sporlari
Ankara, Turkey
Phone: (00)90 312 475 1391
Fax: (00)90 312 476 2759
UNITED KINGDOM
Anatom
Edinburgh, Scotland
Phone: 44 (0)131 221 2200
Fax: 44 (0)131 221 2211
U.S.A./CANADA
Backcountry Access, Inc.
Boulder, CO, USA
Phone: 1 303.417.1345
Fax: 1 303.417.1625

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Limited Warranty
The manufacturer, Backcountry Access, Inc., expressly warrants the
workmanship and components of the Tracker DTS for five years after
the date of retail purchase. All parts will be either repaired or replaced
free of charge, including labor, by the manufacturer. This warranty does
not cover damage to the product caused by improper use or excessive
wear and tear. Direct all warranty claims to your retailer or distributor. All
claims must include proof of purchase and a return authorization num-
ber. To ensure warranty protection, please return the enclosed warranty
registration card.
Garantiebeschränkung
Der Hersteller Backcountry Access, Inc., garantiert während fünf Jahren
ab Kaufdatum für Verarbeitungs und Materialfehler. Alle Teile werden
repariert oder durch den Hersteller gratis ersetzt. Die Garantie erstreckt
sich nicht auf Schäden durch Abnützung oder fehlerhafte Bedienung.
Alle Garantieansprüche sind zu richten an die Verkaufstelle oder an die
jeweilige Landesvertretung.
Garantie
Le fabricant, Backcountry Access, Inc., garantit le Tracker DTS trois ans
pièces et main d'oeuvre à partir de la date d'achat. Toute pièce sera
réparée ou remplacée gratuitement, main d'oeuvre comprise, par le fabri-
cant. Cette garantie ne couvre pas les dégâts résultants d'une mauvaise
utilisation. Toute réclamation devra être adressée à votre détaillant ou
distributeur. Toute réclamation devra être accompagnée de la preuve
d'achat et d'un numéro de SAV.
Limitazioni della Garanzia
Il costruttore, Backcountry Access, Inc., garantisce espressamente
la corretta costruzione ed i componenti del Tracker DTS per tre anni
dalla data di acquisto presso il dettagliante. Le parti saranno riparate o
sostituite gratuitamente - ore di manodopera incluse - presso il costrut-
tore. La presente garanzia non copre i danni al prodotto derivanti da
uso improprio, usura eccessiva o squarcio. Inviate qualsiasi richiesta di
intervento in garanzia al vostro dettagliante o distributore. Tutte le richi-
este devono comprendere una prova di acquisto e lo specifico numero
di autorizzazione.
Garantía Limitada
El fabricante, Backcountry Access, Inc., garantia la fabricanción y los
componentes del Tracker DTS por un período de tres años a partir de
la fecha de compra. El fabricante se compromete a reparar o cambiar
todas las piezas sin costo, incluyendo la mano de obra. Esta garantia no
cubre los daños causados por el uso inadecusdo o desgaste excesivo.
Todas las reclamaciones deberán incluir la prueba de compra así como
el número de autorización de devolución.
Warranty Information
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