Tracker 4 Transceiver

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BCA Tracker 4 avalanche transceiver with black and yellow rubberized case, illuminated LED display showing directional arrow and distance reading, and textured grip panels

Tracker 4 Transceiver

415 North Lake Boulevard

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415 North Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA 96145
United States

+15305836917

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Features

BCA'S workhorse beacon, with the speed and ease-of-use you’ve come to expect from a Tracker, and more bombproof and intuitive than ever before.

Saving lives is what we do best. BCA invented the digital multi-antenna avalanche transceiver, and the Tracker4 is more durable than ever before. Our Tracker avalanche transceivers are the most widely used in North America—with a reputation worldwide as the industry benchmark in ease of use and simplicity.

Tracker4 upholds the Tracker tradition with an ergonomic, bombproof case, and a big new display for workhorses tough on their gear. Featuring Signal Suppression (SS) and Big Picture (BP) modes for no-nonsense multiple-victim searching. Motion-sensing auto revert-to-transmit mode (AR). Plus a Mini USB port for downloadable software updates.

  • Auto Revert mode.
  • Big Picture mode.
  • Close proximity indicator.
  • Motion-sensing auto revert.
  • Multiple burial indicator.
  • Mute mode.
  • Signal Suppression mode.
  • Special mode.
  • Temperature resistant LED display.
  • Three Antenna.
  • Upgradeable software/electronics testing.
  • Weight: 7.6 oz / 215 g including batteries (not harness).
  • Harness Weight: 4.2 oz / 120 grams.
  • Dimensions: 4.7" x 3.0" x 1.0" / 12 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.6 cm.
  • Frequency: 457 kHz.
  • Max Range: 55 Meters.
  • Search Strip Width: 50 meters.
  • Batteries: Three AAA alkaline batteries.
  • Battery Life: Min. 1 hour in search mode after 200 hours in transmit mode (approximately 250 hours in transmit only or 50 hours in search only).

Technical Specs

Range 55m
Antennas 3
Multiple Burials Yes
Marking Function Yes
Batteries Alkaline 3 x AAA 1.5 volt
Battery Life 250 hours (transmit)
Warranty 5 Year limited
Learn More This beacon is Luke's Staff Pick! Learn more about the BCA Tracker 4 and why it was chosen. Luke's Staff Picks

AI FAQs

AI generated FAQs about the Tracker 4 Transceiver

Will this beacon work in very cold temperatures?

The Tracker 4 has a temperature-resistant LED display. This supports readable search information in cold backcountry conditions.

What happens if I accidentally switch this beacon to receive mode in an emergency?

The Tracker 4 has motion-sensing Auto Revert mode that returns it to transmit. This adds an automatic transmit-mode safeguard through motion sensing.

Will this beacon get damaged if I fall or land on it?

The Tracker 4 uses an ergonomic, bombproof case and is built to be more durable than earlier Tracker models. Its rugged case is intended for backcountry users who are tough on their gear.

How heavy is this, and will I notice carrying it all day?

The Tracker 4 weighs 7.6 oz (215 g) with batteries, plus a 4.2 oz (120 g) harness, for a combined carried weight of about 11.8 oz (335 g). That's light enough to wear close to your body under a jacket all day on tours without becoming a burden.

What batteries does this beacon use, and how long do they last?

The Tracker 4 uses three AAA alkaline batteries and provides approximately 250 hours in transmit-only mode. Its minimum stated runtime is one hour in search mode after 200 hours in transmit mode.

How important is the range of this beacon for the terrain I ski or ride?

The Tracker 4 has a 55-meter maximum range and a 50-meter search-strip width. These figures define its specified search coverage when you plan a beacon search.

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415 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145

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