Do Recco transmitters interfere with regular tranceivers?

[cab9]

Probably a stupid question, but would a Recco transmitter interfere with a tranceiver. I am sure it is a totally different frequency, but just wanted to check.
P.s puking in Whistler.

[cj001f]

RECCO isn't really a transmitter - it's a passive device. No, it doesn't interfere, some beacons like the Barryvox VS2000 even have RECCO integrated into the shell.

[alberta_hoser]

RECCO isn't really a transmitter - it's a passive device. No, it doesn't interfere, some beacons like the Barryvox VS2000 even have RECCO integrated into the shell.

Recco's system can only be picked up by a recco receiver. Most ski hills have them but they're way to big to be practical in the backcountry (from what I've heard)

[cab9]

Cool, thanks for the answers. I just wanted to make sure.

[cj001f]

Recco's system can only be picked up by a recco receiver. Most ski hills have them but they're way to big to be practical in the backcountry (from what I've heard)

Excuse the poor wording, the VS2000 has a RECCO reflector/diode/whatever you want to call it integrated into the shell

[Kevo]

Recco reflects a radar beam. It doesn't transmit anything. There is a unit that sends out a beam and the recco reflector in clothing, boot, helmet, whatever bounces it back at about twice the intensity.

[tijuana bass]

wtf are you guys talking about? necco wafers neither transmit nor reflect, although they are traditionally considered to be an important component in the proper supply of major backcountry expeditions, as evidenced by the following article from the necco website

Since 1847, Americans and people around the world have enjoyed NECCO Wafers.

NECCO’s long-standing success in the candy business is closely related to the enduring popularity of the company’s core product – the NECCO Wafer. A multi-colored, fat-free wafer available in eight flavors, a roll of NECCO Wafers is a candy favorite for all times.

In 1847, a young English immigrant, Oliver Chase, invented the first American candy machine, a lozenge cutter. After initial success selling his new candy, he and his brother, Silas Edwin, founded Chase and Co., which became the pioneer member of the NECCO family.

The original recipe for the NECCO Wafer remains basically unchanged today, and the Wafers are still made in the original eight flavors: orange, lemon, lime, clove, chocolate, cinnamon, licorice, and wintergreen. The ingredients are simply sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, gums, colorings and flavorings.

In 1913, explorer Donald MacMillan took NECCO Wafers on his Arctic explorations, using them for nutrition and as rewards for Eskimo children. In the 1930’s, Admiral Byrd took 2 ½ tons of NECCO Wafers to the South Pole, practically a pound a week for each of his men during their two-year stay in the Antarctic.

The U.S. Government requisitioned a major portion of the production of NECCO Wafers during World War II. The candy doesn’t melt and is practically indestructible during transit, making it perfect for shipping overseas to the troops.

There has been a resurgence in the popularity of NECCO Wafers in recent years as consumer demand for non-fat sweets has increased. In addition, feelings of nostalgia on the part of baby boomers and other age groups have impacted sales of the candy.

Today, NECCO produces approximately four billion wafers on an annual basis. If the Wafers were placed edge to edge, they would go around the world twice. A whole roll takes about 40 minutes to eat. What other candy bar can make that claim?

In addition, creative NECCO Wafer fans have invented various additional uses for Necco Wafers over the years. They have been used as poker chips, for practice before a first communion and as bulls-eyes at target ranges. If only Oliver Chase could have known.

NECCO doesn’t tamper with success and NECCO Wafers just keep rolling along.

oh wait, oops... recco, not necco... my bad

[skimoore]

wtf are you guys talking about? necco wafers neither transmit nor reflect, although they are traditionally considered to be an important component in the proper supply of major backcountry expeditions, as evidenced by the following article from the necco website


oh wait, oops... recco, not necco... my bad

Necco wafers transmit happiness to Eskimo kids? Who knew???

And I think I know why we won WWII but lost Vietnam and Iraq....no Necco wafers in the latter two! It's so simple!

[iceman]

New England Confectionary Company, baby! Back in the day you could smell that stuff through most of Cambridge when the wind was right. Now they are in Revere, making it sweeter and most likely less Severe.