2006-04-04 00:00:00, Biglines
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Recco has been making waves across the industry. They produce a radio tranceiver that numerous manufacturers, including the North Face, are imbedding in their product. The signal has a 200m range and has had success stories throughout the rescue business.We hooked up with Dale Atkins to get the lowdown on recco
Recco.wmv 6mgsRecco.mpg 12mgsThe maximum range of the system is 200 meters through air and 30 meters through snow. A 20-meter corridor, 10 on each side, is recommended for the mountain search path, and an angled orientation of the detector to the slope is optimal for the first stage of the search.
The rescue crew can effectively search with the detector whether on foot, on skis or in a helicopter. Searching by helicopter has become a common use of the RECCO detector due to its extensive range through the air. In this situation, the pilot can be wired to hear the signal through his or her headphones, enabling the helicopter to quickly hone in on the burial and saving significant time in an organized rescue. The detector transports easily, loads quickly and also requires no external apparatus, making it ideal for this airborne application. Read more
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