BCA Tracker S (2025)

DESCRIPTION

Trusted Tracker S features and function in a new lightweight, slim & low profile design

The BCA Tracker S Avalanche Transceiver has the performance, ease of use and instantaneous real-time display of the Tracker3, without motion-sensing or upgradeable software, which are advanced features needed by snow professionals while in an avalanche area. This Backcountry Access beacon is used to find people while in an avalanche and prevent death or injury by locating the transceiver. Redesigned case with improved ergonomics. Simplicity is speed. Our streamlined, high-performance backcountry beacon used for avalanche safety with real-time display. This BCA product includes a harness and batteries.

SPECS

All your numbers: 

• Auto Revert Mode
• Big Picture Mode
• Close Proximity Indicator
• Multiple Burial Indicator
• Mute Mode
• Signal Supression Mode
• Temperature Resistant LED Display
• Three Antenna
• Weight : 5.5 oz / 156 grams without harness
• Harness Weight : 4.2 oz / 120 grams
• Dimensions : 4.8 x 2.91 x 1.02 in / 12.2 x 7.4 x 2.6 cm
• Frequency : 457 kHz
• Max Range : 50 meters
• Search Strip Width : 55 meters
• Battery Power : 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)
• Origin : Assembled and tested in the USA.
• Warranty : 5-year Limited Warranty

BUYER'S GUIDE

What's Motion Sensing Auto Revert?

According to BCA: "Auto-revert is beneficial when having to perform a search in a dangerous area where a second avalanche is still possible. If your T3 is in auto-revert and you are in search mode, it will revert back to transmit if it hasn't moved for more than one minute. Even if you are moving, it will still revert back to transmit after five minutes. This means that if you get buried while searching, but you're struggling to get an air pocket, the T3's motion sensor won't prevent it from eventually going back to transmit (T3 is the only transceiver on the market that offers this redundancy). "

Do I need Upgradeable Software or Electronics Testing?

Have you ever upgraded your software before? Have you ever had your transceiver tested to ensure it's working properly? Have you ever noted that your transceiver had a recall on it and had to have the firmware updated?  Here at Avalanche Safety Solutions, we provide these services on hundreds of transceivers every year. It is common to do these things. However, if you're not in the habit of this, eliminating the feature will allow you to access a lower pricepoint.