The Tracker 3 already had sufficient performance, but with minor changes made. The arrival of the Tracker 4 sends the message that BCA considers ease of use to be an important feature and will continue to refine it
From the right is Tracker 2, in the center is Tracker 3, and on the left is Tracker 4. The body size remains the same, but the ease of use has been significantly improved
The new Tracker 4 has five major changes
The eye-catching orange resin parts function as bumpers that absorb shock, reducing the risk of damage if you accidentally drop it.
Body strength has also been improved to ensure reliable location of the buried person in the event of an accident.
Furthermore, the display has been enlarged and its brightness increased, making it easier to read even on bright, sunny days. While
the Tracker 3 required operating a switch to silence the receiver sound in order to hear ambient sounds during a search, the Tracker 4 employs a simpler and more effective method: physically covering the speaker hole located in the lower right corner of the screen with your finger to mute the sound.
TRACKER4
Dimensions
= 12 x 7.5 x 2.6 cm
Weight (including battery) = 215 g
Reception range = 55 m
Search area range = 50 m
¥49,000 + tax
While there are no changes to the basic transmission or search performance, the software has been revised to reduce power consumption and extend battery life, which is also worth noting
None of these changes will spur Tracker 3 users to rush to the store right away. However, they do improve usability. This is a product that demonstrates the next-generation standard that BCA aims for
TRACKER4 promotional video from the UK
Text by Takuro Hayashi
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