 The
Barryvox Pulse can be updated (read about upgrading the Ortovox S1
or the
Pieps DSP). The update is done through a wireless link. The ability to update your beacon is important,
because it allows you to get enhancements and new features without purchasing a new avalanche transceiver. Beginning with version
3.0, the version number is displayed on the screen when you turn on the power. To check the version on earlier versions, press either
button shortly after turning on the unit and use the left button to scroll through the settings to Maintenance.
It costs $30US to update the Pulse and takes about five minutes. The update can be done at about a dozen
retail locations in the US and Canada as well as at the Mammut service centers in Vermont and British Columbia. Visit the
Mammut dealer locator and select the "Barryvox Pulse Firmware
Update" checkbox to locate a participating retailer. (Here
is a list of dealers that were recently offering the update.)
Version 3.0
Fall 2009 |
- The biggest enhancement in version 3.0 is the addition of two user profiles (read more about this
here).
- Basic profile is the "easiest digital search for casual users"
- Advanced profile offers "analog and digital search modes and customized settings"
- Version 3.0 is supposed to provide an increased reception range.
- More effective search functions
- Dynamic pinpointing display
The search arrow now grows/shrinks depending on how close you are to the victim which provides
another indication of the distance to the victim (in addition to the changing tone and distance
display).
- Numbering of marked buried subjects
- Acoustic signal from primary through secondary search
- Protection against accidental switching from Search to Send
- There has been a significant reduction in the number of “Please stand still” and "Hold device
horizontal" messages.
- Variable size distance numbers. I.e., the size of the integer and decimal portions of the
distance numbers make it easier to differential between numbers such as 23 meters and 2.3 meters.
- Acoustic feedback when Send mode is activated
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Version 2.6
2008 |
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Version 2.3
2007 |
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Version 2.0
2006 |
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