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laseranimal
11-27-2005, 01:25 PM
Just got my first beacon!!! a new tracker:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

but I live on the EC and there is no beacon basin anywhere. Does anybody sell a transmit only device that I could use to practice??
crashnburn'd
11-27-2005, 02:56 PM
Just got my first beacon!!! a new tracker
but I live on the EC and there is no beacon basin anywhere. Does anybody sell a transmit only device that I could use to practice??

I have two beacons, one with a cracked case (thanks TSA!). Seems to work okay, but I don't want to use it for anything other than practice. Maybe we can get together some time.
laseranimal
11-27-2005, 06:47 PM
I have two beacons, one with a cracked case (thanks TSA!). Seems to work okay, but I don't want to use it for anything other than practice. Maybe we can get together some time.

sounds good, leme know when you're passing through
cj001f
11-28-2005, 08:05 PM
Pieps sells the "Powder Pieps" a transmit only unit. It can be found for $70 or so bucks. Otherwise check eBay for used items.
TurxSki
11-28-2005, 09:13 PM
Hey Dere,
Are you going exploring all the "lost" ski areas then ?
You should head over to SnowJournal and post your query there http://snowjournal.com/index.php A Very New England, NY, EC type of place (no room for Westies) :frown:
nealric
11-29-2005, 12:31 AM
I got an older pieps analog beacon (457) here on the forums that makes a good practice beacon for $75.

Im sure someone has something like that laying around.
laseranimal
11-29-2005, 11:32 AM
Pieps sells the "Powder Pieps" a transmit only unit. It can be found for $70 or so bucks. Otherwise check eBay for used items.

thats exactly the type of item I was looking for


any ideas on where one might procure such a thing?
ripdaeast
01-24-2006, 02:54 PM
Laser...

Your post looking for a junker beacon was a while ago, but..

If you're still looking for one and are near Burlington, I think outdoor gear exchange had a pretty cheap beater on consignment. I'd be down to do some practicing too if you're interested in meeting up. I should have a transciever by the end of the week, so PM me if interested.
Lurch
01-24-2006, 03:09 PM
thats exactly the type of item I was looking for


any ideas on where one might procure such a thing?


There were a bunch on e-bay last year. Even some real old ones that don't work on 457 hz so watch out.
Hacksaw
01-25-2006, 01:07 PM
Check out www.mountainlife.com

Under the products section, check out the "Transmit trainer TT457"

I use these all the time in my courses. Their great and faily cheap, too...

Cheers,
Halsted
cj001f
01-25-2006, 01:22 PM
Check out www.mountainlife.us
That's better. But it's not cheap at $142
Hacksaw
01-25-2006, 02:39 PM
That's better. But it's not cheap at $142

Yes, but worth every penny.......
cj001f
01-25-2006, 02:43 PM
Yes, but worth every penny.......
Do you change the pattern much?
Hacksaw
01-25-2006, 09:17 PM
If I'm teaching outdoors, I'll leave the transmit traniner on regular (normal = full transmit). If I'm indoors in a classroom, I'll tune it down to smaller, so that I can teach about flux line searches (i.e., how your digital transceiver works, etc...).
Halsted
TomK
01-26-2006, 06:52 PM
thats exactly the type of item I was looking for
any ideas on where one might procure such a thing?

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Powder Pieps List is 84.95, but 74.95 here:
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