Summary: The Tracker S is identical to the Tracker3 with the following exceptions:
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As with the Tracker3 and Tracker4, the scan (aka " big picture") mode is excellent, the indication of a close proximity multiple-burial is nice, and the signal suppression seems very functional (albeit limited). And although the two-digit display, the shorter reception range, displaying two people when there are multiple transmitters rather than displaying the number of transceivers, and the small on/transmit/search dial are less than ideal, the Tracker S remains a contender.
The lower-priced "S" model targets price-sensitive purchasers. The savings of only $35 (at the time of this writing) for a transceiver that you can't update, has a smaller display, and lacks a motion sensor probably isn't a bargain. If you are considering both the Tracker S and the Tracker3, I'd lean toward the Tracker3. And I would seriously consider the Tracker4 which has more glove-friendly controls.
Model: | Tracker S |
Manufacturer: | BCA |
Retail Price: | $299.95 |
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Type: | Digital |
Antennas: | 3 |
Marking: | Yes (1 for 1 minute) |
Updatable: | No |
Owner's Manual: | Read It |
Pros: Small. Inexpensive. Great scan mode. | |
Cons: Not updatable, smaller two-digit display, no motion sensor, shorter perpendicular reception range, can mark only one transmitter and only for one minute. |