Does anybody know if the RECCO system could interfere with a standard beacon?(i.e. the tracker)
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Does anybody know if the RECCO system could interfere with a standard beacon?(i.e. the tracker)
it will not. there was some concern about cell phones and beacons but i don't believe that was related to the diode in the phone, which is similar to the diode in the recco device. the last round of tests by bca determined cell phones to be acceptable also.Quote:
Originally Posted by telecincy44
I thought cell phones could interfer with beacons if they are on. Most of what I have heard is to travel with cell phones off. It would seem helpful if you could just call the victim and ask him where he is buried, seems like it would save a lot of time and bother.;)
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Originally Posted by hutash
off is a good idea but on has its virtues as well. it looks like as long as you keep the phone and beacon 8" away from each other there are no negative effects. i haven't noticed anything in practice. http://www.bcaccess.com/home_menu/Ne...larifyCell.php