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With new, powerful 5.0 software and improved functionality, the Pieps DSP avalanche transceiver improves search speed, effectiveness and precision.
Pieps has stood for high quality, innovative electronic avalanche rescue equipment for more than 20 years. After the introduction to the market in 2003, the Pieps DSP has quickly become the preferred beacon for backcountry skiers and rescue professionals. The Pieps DSP combines the most modern digital search technology with 3 antennas to create the most user-friendly beacon on the market. Whether you’re faced with a single or multiple burial situation, the Pieps DSP’s unique features makes things smooth and easy for the searcher.
| Average receive time: | 25 hours |
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| Average transmit time: | 200 hours |
| Dimensions: | 4.56 x 2.95 x 1.06 inches |
| Range: | Up to 60 meters |
| Type: | Digital |
| Weight: | 196 grams |
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 | DSP Avalache |
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Great transceiver, some limitations... | |
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| I would recommend this transceiver to anyone, for it's great search capability (that is the ultimate measure of a transceiver's worth, after all). But note that the harness, although comfortable when placed correctly, is confusing and awkward to put on. Putting it on does not automatically turn the unit on, nor does it have a belt-loop (as the manual says). The pouch does not allow one to see any of the controls; the transceiver must be taken out of the pouch to use any of the controls. And don't believe anything you've read about the buttons being able to be pressed while wearing gloves. Lastly, Pieps downplays the fact that there are two models of the transceiver, the basic DSP that REI sells, and one with the "Option-Pack" that has a thermometer, barometer and compass. The confusion starts because the basic model has all the same buttons and display icons as the advanced model. The advanced model is roughly [$] more, and is intended for "professionals." | |
| Martinn at REI on 02/02/2008 | |
Powerful! | |
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| I have used this only once practicing a fake burial. It exceeded my expectations. I was able to find a signal very quickly and took me straight towards the buried beacon. I think it works great and very intuitive. The downside is the switch plate that the beacon uses is fragile and isn't the most ingenious piece, but shouldn't be a problem in the long run. The other thing is the bag that it comes in to strap to yourself. It is tight and the beacon is hard to get in and out, although, this should only be twice per day anyways so what's it really matter? All in all, I think I did well getting this three antenna transceiver. | |
| Extreme Chompy at REI on 01/01/2010 | |
Extremely Easy to use & Powerful | |
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| I owned another brand for quite some time....I never really gave it too much thought. Two years ago I was caught in a slide. It really gave me a scare. I started researching beacons more and more after this event...testing the beacon that I currently owned, etc. I realized the beacon that I had wasn't good....(range was poor & presented me with confusing information in deep burial situations & was limited when it came to multiburial situations). I ask my friend who is one of the Avalanche forecasters in WY what beacon he would recommend and he suggested that I try out a PIEPS. I did. I was impressed and I bought the DSP. Nothing but happy here. | |
| Chad Wilcox at REI on 11/11/2009 | |
A very sensitive transciever | |
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| After doing some research, I went with this transceiver mostly because, for a digital transceiver, it had more sensitive reception and a larger search range than almost any model at the time. The multiple burial location feature was a plus, too, though I'll hopefully never use it. | |
| CKL at REI on 09/09/2007 | |
Powerful and Upgradeable | |
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| This was one of the first upgradeable beacons. It is still one of the best. Powerful, user friendly, it's a great choice for the first time BC skier or the Avalanche pro. | |
| fusionboy at REI on 09/09/2007 | |
Poorly designed switching mechanism | |
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| I bought a Pieps DSP, and on the first day that I used it (training with it, not in the back country fortunately)the locking slider mechanism broke. This is manufactured from quite shody plastic. If this had happened in the field I would not have been able to switch from transmit to search, with potentially disatorous results. Also, the unit is difficult to remove from the mesh holster as it fits too tightly. When every second counts in locating your partner, these defects could prove to be very serious. Otherwise this seems to be a good product, it is suprising that these two faults were not better designed. I would opt for the Barryvox, or Backcountry Access beacons instead (I went back to my old M2) | |
| darwin at REI on 01/01/2009 | |
