As experienced back country travelers know the best shovel and probe is of limited value if you don't know where to start your search. In addition to terrain features and clues you must rely on your transceiver and it's range and ease of use to locate your partner's. Eliminate the guesswork with the OPTO 3000 - which presents both a digital LCD display plus an analog acoustic output for reference. Optical direction and distance display gives you initial input to determine your search area with choice for single or multiple victim search. Acoustic output lets you hone in on the subject at close range. Integrated earpiece output jack, automatic "switch to transmit" feature safeguards you while in search mode in event of secondary slides. Includes instructional DVD.

features:
convenient carrying system, wrist strap, automatic self and battery test, protected on/off switch, group check function, digital search with visual distance and direction indication on LCD dsiplay, analog search results output to internal speaker with 8 volume settings, earphone jack, automatic switchover from "receive" to "transmit" after 8 min without user interaction, additional functions for advanced and professional users, personal settings options including true analog mode or constant search mode.

details:
complies with ETSI 300718 for avalanche transceivers; frequency: 457 kHz; maximum range approx. 60m; power 3 - 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries; battery life: min 200 hours; average 300-400 hours