{"id":3553,"date":"2022-01-10T10:54:50","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T09:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pieps.com\/blog\/?p=3553"},"modified":"2022-05-05T12:59:01","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T11:59:01","slug":"when-should-i-retire-my-avalanche-transceiver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pieps.com\/blog\/when-should-i-retire-my-avalanche-transceiver\/","title":{"rendered":"When should I retire my avalanche transceiver?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;80px&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; constrain_group_3=&#8221;yes&#8221; constrain_group_5=&#8221;yes&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; id=&#8221;correction-program&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;300&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\u201cHey, do you think it\u2019s time I get myself a new avalanche transceiver?\u201d is a question we often hear during avlanche safety courses. 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In general, you should follow these guidelines for any emergency \/ safety \/ protection equipment on the mountain<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">[divider line_type=&#8221;no-line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;25&#8243;]<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If in any doubt, don\u2019t use it anymore.<\/li>\n<li>Have it inspected by the manufacturer or an expert.<\/li>\n<li>Where possible, fix it or update it.<\/li>\n<li>If not, then buy a new one.<\/li>\n<li>Destroy the old device or retire it, but do not pass it on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;20&#8243; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-1-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; column_border_color=&#8221;#ffdd00&#8243; column_border_style=&#8221;dashed&#8221; enable_border_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;300&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Top tip:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Use the PIEPS app to check through all the transceiver\u2019s functions (SEND &gt; SELF-CHECK &gt; SEARCH &gt; SEND &gt; OFF) and familiarize yourself with the menu and how to use it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;80px&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; constrain_group_1=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; id=&#8221;correction-program&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;300&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>2.\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-US\">Is my transceiver broken?<\/span><\/h2>\n[divider line_type=&#8221;no-line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;25&#8243;]\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">If an error warning appears during a self-check, a crack has appeared after a fall, a switch is suddenly difficult to use or even too easy, or a battery has leaked, then you must stop using your device immediately and take it back to a specialist retailer or send it to the manufacturer for inspection. They will then look at the problem, check the hardware\/software, and if possible, fix it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"> [divider line_type=&#8221;no-line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN-US\">Sadly, it often transpires in the case of avalanche casualties that the avalanche transceiver being used was no longer in full working order and should not have been in operation.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;80px&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; id=&#8221;correction-program&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;300&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>3. Is my transceiver too old?<\/h2>\n[divider line_type=&#8221;no-line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;25&#8243;]\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">It\u2019s not just climbing harnesses and ropes that have a recommended lifespan but avalanche transceivers too. The user manual for any transceiver, or the manufacturer\u2019s website will clearly indicate how often a device should be serviced\/ inspected. The older an avalanche transceiver is, the more its performance declines, which might be evident in its range, for example.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[divider line_type=&#8221;no-line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;]\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">PIEPS recommends sending in its devices for a <\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pieps.com\/en\/content\/startseite-gerateservice\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">service<\/span><\/a><\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"> at 3 years and 5 years, and then every year after that. Once the device has been inspected, it\u2019s returned with a service record so you can rest assured that it can be used safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;20&#8243; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-1-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; column_border_color=&#8221;#ffdd00&#8243; column_border_style=&#8221;dashed&#8221; enable_border_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;300&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Top tip:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">Mountain guides and smart backcountry skiers like to have a backup avalanche transceiver in the car with them. Then, if you realize that someone\u2019s transceiver isn\u2019t working properly or someone has forgotten theirs, having a spare one handy can save the day for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;80px&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; constrain_group_1=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; id=&#8221;correction-program&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;300&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>4. Will a new transceiver be better?<\/h2>\n[divider line_type=&#8221;no-line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;25&#8243;]\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Manufacturers make every effort to keep on improving their avalanche transceivers. Some improvements and bug fixes can be made with software updates on an existing device. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to make sure your software is always up to date. Obviously, it\u2019s much easier if you can update your transceiver by app.<\/span><\/p>\n[divider line_type=&#8221;no-line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;15&#8243;]\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">But some functional improvements require new hardware, in other words, a new device. 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