tracker 2 vs pieps dsp

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john800

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I have been leaning towards the tracker 2 but I am not sure I can get one before my trip and even if I do I wont have much time to practice with it. I need a beacon, shovel and probe. yu can find the peips with one or two free items depending on where you get it and you will pay full for the "hot item" tracker 2 and when you add the cost of the shovel and probe it comes out about the same so for those that have treid a demo tracker 2 and the pieps which would you go with? The biggest reason I am now leaning towards the pieps is simply that I would have more time to learn how it works before my trip.
Any other pros or cons to either that a begginer would miss?

 

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either

they both would be fine,as long as it is the new digital.More important is you know the one you have by lots and lots of pratice,,

 

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I've used both beacons in the mountains. The Pieps has further range and is easier for multiple burials, but the Tracker 2 is faster at displaying the information on the screen. A benefit of the Pieps is the upgrade port; when new technology is available you only need to pay $20 to upgrade the Pieps to the latest firmware. The Tracker 2 has fewer buttons and may be easier, especially for single burials, but if you know how to use the Pieps you'll really like the additional features of the Pieps (scan, mark, check frequency of other beacons, etc.) and the further range is always nice. Either way, you'll be impressed with the Tracker 2 or the Pieps. They're both very good beacons. Feel free to call or PM with any questions about any of the beacons.

 

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Thanks guys!

 

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Tracker 2 can also be upgraded.

 

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• Dec 9, 2009

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snowww1 said:

Tracker 2 can also be upgraded.

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True, the Tracker 2 can also be upgraded. The beacon will need to be sent to BCA to perform the upgrade, where the Pieps DSP can be taken or sent to the nearest Pieps Service Center to have it upgraded.

 

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• Dec 10, 2009

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The Tracker 2 doesn't seem to have a mark function

 

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Pieps all the way. They were the first with the 3 antenna and have been at the the top of beacons for years.

 

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• Dec 13, 2009

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Does Tracker have a web site?

 

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• Dec 13, 2009

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Yes
Tracker is made by Back Country Access
They are in Boulder Colorado.

www.backcountryaccess.com

Joe

 

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• Dec 14, 2009

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Thank You