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Pieps TX600 Avalanche Transceiver Review

The Pieps TX600 has been discontinued.

Pieps Checker Summary: The Pieps TX600 is a miniature transmitter for dogs and other equipment (like that pricey sled) that might be buried by an avalanche, but which should never be rescued before humans.

The TX600 transmits 1 kHz below the frequency used by avalanche transceivers (i.e., at 456 kHz), so it will not be received when searching for an avalanche transceiver.

The Pieps Pro/BD Guide, the original (yellow) Pieps DSP (with the version 8.2 update), the Pieps DSP Pro, and the (recalled) Pieps Vector can be toggled into a special mode where they will then search for this off-frequency signal.

Model:  TX600
Manufacturer:  Pieps
Retail Price:  $149.95
Score:  N/A
Type:  Digital
Antennas:  1 (transmit only)
Marking:  N/A
Updatable:  No
Owner's Manual:  Download

Pros: Unique. Saves the canine who might save you.
Cons: Dogs require food and love.