Do avalanche beacons from different brands work together?

Short answer - Always test your beacons as a group before you embark on any backcountry travel. Both modes (transmit / search). Ensure you have good battery levels and spares. read more

Yes, they should all work together as the run on a standard frequency. The one exception I've seen; I have two beacons from the 80s. They were checked and the frequency had drifted. If you have a 25 yr old beacon best to throw it out! Another thing to consider if you are deciding which beacons to give whom is the capability. read more

If you do wind up trapped in an avalanche and you get hit by another one, you probably won’t be able to hang onto the beacon, so some brands don’t feel it is an effective feature to have. Built-In Compass. read more

The F1 is an analog beacon and still one of the most widely used beacon worldwide. The analog beacon works on real time and not a"processed" signal like a digital beacon. It also has a longer range. That being said, they take more time, effort, and practice to become proficient at using it. The digital beacons are easier to use with less practice. read more