Owner`s manual

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When searching, keep the Tracker DTS at least 12 inches
(30 cm) 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 40
meters wide, the signal search path will be directly up or down the
center. If the victim’s last seen area is well defined, the signal search
will follow a direct path along the fall line to or from this point.
Prior to the signal search, be sure that all transceivers are turned
to search mode. Rotate the Tracker slowly in all directions (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
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Figure C
Signal Search
multiple searchers/slide wider than 40m
Figure B
Signal Search
one searcher/slide wider than 40m
last seen area last seen area