Pieps DSP software upgrade available

[snodger]

I just recieved the following e-mail from Liberty Mountain, the US distributor of Pieps beacons:

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Ever Pieps DSP Software Upgrade

 

 

Liberty Mountain and Pieps announce the first ever software upgrade program for an avalanche beacon. Get

the latest in beacon technology without having to buy a new beacon. Once again Pieps proves why they are the

leader in avalanche safety and technology. The Pieps DSP has a long list of firsts that make the Pieps DSP the

best choice for backcountry safety. All add up to pinpoint accuracy for faster finds.

 

 

 

• First 100% digital, three-antenna beacon.

• First multiple burial scan feature that indicates how many beacons are buried.

• First with ability to isolate individual transmit signals

• First upgradeable beacon

 

 

 

 

Second generation software improves on the already brilliant performance of the Pieps DSP.

 

 

 

• Faster search

• Improved multi burial scan

• Enhanced ability to locate a broader range of beacon signals

• Improved range

• Beacon Diagnostics report for optimal performance

• Longer battery life

 

 

 

 

 

The Pieps DSP is the only beacon built with the foresight and ability to upgrade and comes standard with a

custom, waterproof port specially designed for software upgrades. The upgrade is not required. First generation

software is still superior to all other beacons. Customers wanting to upgrade to second generations software

can do so at authorized Pieps Service Centers. Currently Liberty Mountain is the only authorized Pieps Service

Center in the US. Customers wanting to upgrade their Pieps DSP must send the beacon to Liberty Mountain.

There is a fee of $20.00 for shipping and handling. The fee includes a full diagnostic check of your beacon. You

will receive a printed report for your records.

 

 

 

Download the helpful upgrade form at www.libertymountain.com. When returning your beacon you must

include your name, return address and contact info, and your credit card information. Please allow 10-14 days

for shipping.

 

 

 

To identify the software version currently running on you Pieps DSP turn your beacon on while simultaneously

holding down the search (?) button. The number on the screen shows the software currently running on your

beacon indicated by the letter U followed by numbers example (U1.7). Units running version 2.8 are already

up-to-date. If your display shows a previous version then you may send your beacon to Liberty Mountain for

the upgrade.

 

 

 

For upgrades send your Pieps DSP or Pieps DSP Advanced to:

 

Liberty Mountain

 

Pieps DSP Upgrade

 

4375 West 1980 South

 

Salt Lake City, UT 84104

 

 

 

Please contact a Liberty Mountain Rep for more information. 1-800-366-2666

 

 

 

 

 

I couldn't figure out to get the PDF files linked to this message so you'll have to go to their web page to down load them.

[kioti]

Any idea how much longer the battery life is? I like the beacon, but the low battery life has kept me from going with it.

[cj001f]

Any idea how much longer the battery life is? I like the beacon, but the low battery life has kept me from going with it.

Battery life is more than adequate on mine so far without the upgrade (no need to search more than 15-20 minutes...)

[kioti]

Thanks for the input CJ, are you gonna get the upgrade? If you do, let us know how it plays out.

[korup]

I've had my (pre-update) beacon on search, in the freezer, for 3hrs, and the batteries were down from 100% to 35%. Warmed back to room temp, they were at 65%. If you need to search for more than that amount of time, something is very, very wrong...!