New year... Change those batteries - Snowboarding Forum

snowvols · 11-19-2011, 08:22 AM

I just changed my batteries in my beacon out for the first time this year so I though I would add a friendly reminder that you should too. Enjoy the season...

**killclimbz** · 11-19-2011, 12:54 PM

This is always a good post. I take my batteries out at the end of the season so that I have to put new batteries in the next time I use my beacon.

For everyone else, if you haven't done it, go put new batteries in your beacon now.

DrnknZag · 11-25-2011, 08:49 AM

Thanks for the reminder guys! Took my beacon up to Stevens Pass last weekend for opening day and realized I hadn't changed mine out yet, although I did replace them late last season.

onji · 12-01-2011, 02:03 AM

This is my first season riding in the BC, so 1 set of batteries should be me through an entire season without needing a replacement?

If it makes any difference I'm using a BCA Tracker DTS

Jr@BlueKnob · 12-01-2011, 02:28 AM

Wish I needed a beacon.....be safe.

**killclimbz** · 12-01-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by onji

This is my first season riding in the BC, so 1 set of batteries should be me through an entire season without needing a replacement?

If it makes any difference I'm using a BCA Tracker DTS

Depending on how much you go, probably not. I generally replace the batteries in my beacon once the power level dips at or just below 70%. The reason being is that even though the battery drain is even, in really cold temps the power levels can drop considerably. Batteries are not that expensive. I generally do close to 60 days bc riding every season. I replace my batteries at least twice during the season.

If (I believe this is the battery type for the DTS) triple A batteries are hard to come by in Japan, order a set of alkalines now. I generally buy the 24 packs and throw them in my gear bag. It is also not a bad idea to carry a set of four batteries in your pack or as my friend does, taped to his beacon harness strap. Makes for a handy quick swap should your batteries be dead. More importantly, they can be put in your friends beacon who has dead batteries.

oneshot · 12-01-2011, 01:27 PM

anytime it shows under 80% i change mine (i'll put the 80%'s in a radio usually).. its def good practice to keep'em fresh! I carry a 6 pack of AAA's in my BC pack too.

onji · 12-02-2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by killclimbz

More importantly, they can be put in your friends beacon who has dead batteries.

Good thinking.

Well this is my first season going BC. I'll probably do around 100ish days, and I'm guessing around 20-30 of those in the BC.

11-19-2011, 08:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
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11-19-2011, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
killclimbz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Front Range Posts: 9,174	This is always a good post. I take my batteries out at the end of the season so that I have to put new batteries in the next time I use my beacon. For everyone else, if you haven't done it, go put new batteries in your beacon now.

11-25-2011, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
DrnknZag Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 919	Thanks for the reminder guys! Took my beacon up to Stevens Pass last weekend for opening day and realized I hadn't changed mine out yet, although I did replace them late last season.

12-01-2011, 02:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
onji Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sapporo Posts: 166	This is my first season riding in the BC, so 1 set of batteries should be me through an entire season without needing a replacement? If it makes any difference I'm using a BCA Tracker DTS

12-01-2011, 02:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jr@BlueKnob Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pa Posts: 48	Wish I needed a beacon.....be safe.