SOLD: Ortovox M2 avalanche beacon

[rloeh]

Ortovox M2 avalanche beacon (tranceiver) for sale - very lightly used (around 10 days - always in transmit mode), in excellent shape, always stored without batteries and in a case. Battery cover is upgraded (from Ortovox), comes with original box and manuals. Very comfortable to wear - relatively small and light - with a very wide search range and other nice features listed below. Asking $185 plus shipping and 3% for PayPal fees, OBO. New these are $319.

 

Here's Ortovox's description of the beacon:

"The Ortovox M2 avalanche beacon has an 80 meter search range. What does this mean? The M2 emits signals at a fast pulse rate, the transceiver receiving this data can guide you more quickly and without hesitation-and in an avalanche scenario, it's all about time. The Ortovox M2 is an advanced beacon which utilizes easy-to-follow LED icons to direct you to the buried avalanche victim FAST! The signal arrow gives you signal strength while a digital readout gives you the distance in meters. The M2 transmits for 300 hours on 2 AA batteries and is ergonomically shaped (fits comfortably against your abdomen). This beacon guides you along a direct search path to the buried avalanche victim. Ortovox has an excellent track record in avalanche rescue and this new beacon lives up to that reputation."

 

Edited January 8, 2009 by rloeh