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S E A R C H M O D E
Signal search:
Search area to the point
where the first clearly audible
signal can be detected.
Coarse search:
Search area starting from
the reception of the first
signal until the immediate
vicinity of the buried sub-
ject. In this phase the signal
search pattern is abandoned
in order to follow the sig-
nals leading to the buried
subject.
Fine search:
Search area in the immedi-
ate vicinity of the buried
subject.
Pinpointing:
First use of the probe until
probe hit.
6. SEARCH Mode
Although the avalanche transceiver is easy to
use, its effective use requires proper training.
We recommend that you practice transceiver
searches regularly.
Electronic devices and metal objects can inter-
fere with the search or make it impossible.
See chapter «Interferences».
Be aware that electronic devices used by other res-
cuers may disturb the search. This is equally valid
for mobile phones, therefore it is highly recommen-
ded to switch off phones with are not absolutely
required.
At the beginning and during the search, pay close
attention that the rescuer’s transceivers are not
transmitting and do not switch to SEND unintentio-
nally.
It does not make sense to remove the backpack and
mount the shovel and probe already at the boarder
of the avalanche. Keep the backpack with all the
equipment on you! The assembled shovel and probe
is only a hindrance during signal and course
search. Only remove your pack to assemble probe
and shovel ones you have successfully concluded
the fine search.
6.1 Search Phases
In an avalanche search, the following phases are
distinguished:
l
Signal search
l
Coarse search
l
Fine search
l
Pinpointing
using transceiver
using probe
