jshefftz
01-03-2006, 03:38 PM
For Sale, Ortovox M1 Avalanche Beacon - $165
This was the final version of the M1 (went through many iterations,
retaining the same model designation, a practice that Ortovox recently
repeated for the X1), which is identical to the current M2 *except*
for a different pulse rate. (No, I don't know what that means or
implies, but I remember that's what was announced when the M2 came
out.)
Used for only one season by my brother (until we found an M2 sitting
neglected in an alpine downhill store for an absurdly low price), and
since then used by me and my wife only as an occassional "victim"
practice beacon (thoroughly sealed up against the snow of course).
Upon close inspection can be distinguished from new b/c of a small
nick in one corner of the housing and a very slight discoloration
where I had placed a name label. Harness is brand new, never used
(since my brother kept using his M1 harness, and gave me the M2
harness). And yes, of course I already installed the new battery
compartment cover (designed to fit better for some AA batteries that
take advantage of the relatively wide specs).
Price of $165 derived from the blog entry of Lou Dawson this fall for
the price of a used beacon (analog only, w/o the M1's digital display
for distance/signal-strength, whether you're still on the flux line, and
whether to adjust the volume/signal dial) for a backcountry skier on a
budget. Shipping is either $3.85, or free pickup in Cambridge/Somerville's Porter Square, complete w/ practice session in local park led my avy level three grad (i.e., me).
I no longer have the original owner's manual, but the manual for the M2, whose operation is identical to that of the M1, is available here:
http://www.ortovox.com/en/downloads/bal/m2_DE.pdf
A helpful overview of current M2 available here:
http://www.telemarkski.com/html/rvw_ort01_1110.html
This was the final version of the M1 (went through many iterations,
retaining the same model designation, a practice that Ortovox recently
repeated for the X1), which is identical to the current M2 *except*
for a different pulse rate. (No, I don't know what that means or
implies, but I remember that's what was announced when the M2 came
out.)
Used for only one season by my brother (until we found an M2 sitting
neglected in an alpine downhill store for an absurdly low price), and
since then used by me and my wife only as an occassional "victim"
practice beacon (thoroughly sealed up against the snow of course).
Upon close inspection can be distinguished from new b/c of a small
nick in one corner of the housing and a very slight discoloration
where I had placed a name label. Harness is brand new, never used
(since my brother kept using his M1 harness, and gave me the M2
harness). And yes, of course I already installed the new battery
compartment cover (designed to fit better for some AA batteries that
take advantage of the relatively wide specs).
Price of $165 derived from the blog entry of Lou Dawson this fall for
the price of a used beacon (analog only, w/o the M1's digital display
for distance/signal-strength, whether you're still on the flux line, and
whether to adjust the volume/signal dial) for a backcountry skier on a
budget. Shipping is either $3.85, or free pickup in Cambridge/Somerville's Porter Square, complete w/ practice session in local park led my avy level three grad (i.e., me).
I no longer have the original owner's manual, but the manual for the M2, whose operation is identical to that of the M1, is available here:
http://www.ortovox.com/en/downloads/bal/m2_DE.pdf
A helpful overview of current M2 available here:
http://www.telemarkski.com/html/rvw_ort01_1110.html