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Operating Instructions
It is important to note that Signal Suppression, marking, and other
forms of signal isolation are not 100 percent reliable, especially when
searching for older analog transceivers. This is due to the possibility
of overlapping signals, especially when more than two transmit signals
are within range. Due to their imprecise transmit signals, analog
transceivers can sometimes trigger multiple burial indications. For these
reasons, it's important to learn some of the backup techniques described
at www.backcountryaccess.com/tracker-resources.
Using Big Picture Mode: Big Picture mode is a valuable feature that can
be used to gain an overview of the scenario and optimize the efficiency
of your search. It can be used at the beginning of a scenario to assign
rescuers to each displayed signal. It is also valuable in situations involving
more than two signals within range.
Remember, the Tracker suppresses only one signal at a time. When you
suppress a second signal, it will then show you the next closest signal–
even if that victim's signal was suppressed earlier. If victim #3 is closer
to victim #2 than victim #1 (scenario A, below), then suppressing victim
#2's signal will take you to victim #3 automatically. However, if victim #1 is
closer than victim #3, (scenario B), Tracker3 will bring you back to victim
#1. If this is the case, use Big Picture mode to find the general direction to
the third signal. After moving closer to the third signal, release the Options
button and the Tracker will automatically isolate that third signal.
Figure L
Tracker suppresses one signal at a time. When suppressing victim #2's signal,
if victim #3 is further away from victim #2 than #1 (scenario B), then use Big
Picture mode to move toward #3.
Scenario A
Scenario B
#1
#1
#2
#2
#3
#3
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