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LEXICON: transponder

Lexicon: Transceiver, Beacon, Transponder
transponder - / trænsˈpɒndə / - noun
An emergency locator device. A transmitter and receiver in one unit, operating at 457 kHz for the purpose of finding people buried under snow. Available in Analog & Digital versions with various levels of sophistication depending on manufacturer / model. Basic capabilities must include Transmit & Receive modes as well as directional and distance locators. More advanced functions include multiple burial mode and detection of vital signs.

\\ Can you confirm that your transponder is on and set to send?

Also known as:
beacon avalanche transceiver avalanche beacon transceiver

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