bca Tracker3 Manuel D'utilisation page 7

Thank you for choosing Tracker3, featuring Tracker2's famous
ease-of-use in a smaller, lighter package.
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. For training videos on beacon
searching, probing, and strategic shoveling techniques, please visit
www.backcountryaccess.com/education.
Transmit mode: From the 'Off' position, pull the sliding lock
direction of the arrow and turn the dial switch
the transmit ("TR") position (see Figure C).
Figure C
Top view of
Tracker3.
The battery life is then shown in the distance/battery power display
in Figure A.
After displaying battery power, Tracker3 flashes "TR" and enters transmit
mode. The transmit light
This light will not flash if the battery power is below 20 percent.
In addition to being displayed at startup, the battery power level can also
be checked in transmit mode by pressing the Options button
Note: the battery percentage is approximate. Replace batteries
before reaching 20 percent.
When in transmit mode, the Tracker3 cannot be turned to off or search
without pulling back the sliding lock.
Search mode: Pull the sliding lock
search ("SE") position. In search mode, the display will periodically flash
"SE"until a signal is detected. Upon detecting a transmitting signal,
Tracker3 will begin to display distance and directional readings.
Return to transmit: When in search mode, the sliding lock does not need
to be moved in order to return to transmit mode. Simply rotate the switch
back to the transmit position.The display will flash "TR" and beep for five
seconds before it begins to transmit.
After 30 minutes in search mode, Tracker3 will beep every ten minutes. After
12 hours in transmit mode, it will beep every two minutes. These beeps are
reminders that there has been no user input and Tracker3 is still on.
flashes with every other transmit pulse.
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