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SOS-SB DSL Avalanche Beacon
The SOS-SB avalanche beacon has the same dependable features of the F1-ND w/the added capability of using optional transmitters to locate your transportation or anything you want to be able to locate if it's lost in the snow. The Sled Bug transmitter is attached to your snowmobile wiring harness & is self-contained w/"smart functions" that control its operation. The Snow Bug transmitter can be attached to your pack, skis, or rescue cache; it is powered by 2 AA batteries & has up to 700 hours of transmit time, so it won't go silent just when you're ready to locate your tent & a warm cup of coffee.

Using the SB channel on the avalanche beacon to find your snowmobile & survival gear once a search is completed allows you to complete search & rescue work w/o worrying about locating your transportation.

The primary use of the SOS-SB avalanche beacon is to locate & rescue avalanche victims; therefore, the SOS-SB will always begin searching on 457 kHz. Once that's done, you push the SB button on the unit to enter the Sled Bug/Snow Bug search channel. The distinctive clicking sound indicates that you are searching for signals from the Bug transmitter. The unit will automatically return to search 457 kHz after 2 minutes.

The SOS-SB avalanche beacon technical features include:

• DSL bar graph (Directional Sensing LED) points out search direction
• Receiving range is 80 meters, & 50 meters on the SB channel
• Operating frequency is 457 kHz
• Range dial is synchronized w/travel increments
• Range indicator light signals when range adjustment is necessary
• Visual directional locating w/audio back-up
• Pulse LED for continuous transmit function & battery check; green for Okay, red for Replace
• Forced 'On' switch integrated w/2 point body harness system
• Weight is 210 grams, size is 25 mm x 70 mm x 120 mm
• 5 year limited warranty
• Made in Canada