DesertStarDivetracker
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This post is made to clarify the responses received. Thank you for the responses.
The DiveTracker systems have been available for about 20 years and had a number of competing products for underwater navigation (RGE; Ubatch; Machismo), all of which are no longer manufactured due to their high prices (these systems were all near or over $1,000) and poor performance; in comparison the DiveTracker systems are more convenient and affordable for divers. It is understandable the products are not inexpensive, though it is also understandable SCUBA diving is not an inexpensive sport nor activity. These products are made and assembled in America, and the price also includes warranty.
The purpose of the DiveTracker systems are to guide you back to the transmitter (which is normally tied to the anchor line, though the transmitter can also be tied to the scuba instructor, or left at a special point of interest you wish to return to). True, it is not as accurate as a GPS device: showing the EXACT distance away and showing a direct straight line to your destination. Though, it is quite comparable: by the number of LEDs illuminated on the SPORT receiver, or by the speed the LEDs illuminate on the SCOUT receiver, indicates an accurate distance away from the transmitter. When the receiver picks up and displays the signal, the diver is given a solid direction of where the transmitter is located.
It is understandable that when diving, especially searching after a great picture, spearfishing, or getting caught up in the great wonders of the deep blue it is easy to get turned around. These devices are meant to be of assistance to divers, deplete their surface swims, and having to return above the ocean to get an idea of where to return to.
Thank you, all. I hope you are taking some great dives this Summer and having some great vacations, as I am sure we all need one! haha
The DiveTracker systems have been available for about 20 years and had a number of competing products for underwater navigation (RGE; Ubatch; Machismo), all of which are no longer manufactured due to their high prices (these systems were all near or over $1,000) and poor performance; in comparison the DiveTracker systems are more convenient and affordable for divers. It is understandable the products are not inexpensive, though it is also understandable SCUBA diving is not an inexpensive sport nor activity. These products are made and assembled in America, and the price also includes warranty.
The purpose of the DiveTracker systems are to guide you back to the transmitter (which is normally tied to the anchor line, though the transmitter can also be tied to the scuba instructor, or left at a special point of interest you wish to return to). True, it is not as accurate as a GPS device: showing the EXACT distance away and showing a direct straight line to your destination. Though, it is quite comparable: by the number of LEDs illuminated on the SPORT receiver, or by the speed the LEDs illuminate on the SCOUT receiver, indicates an accurate distance away from the transmitter. When the receiver picks up and displays the signal, the diver is given a solid direction of where the transmitter is located.
It is understandable that when diving, especially searching after a great picture, spearfishing, or getting caught up in the great wonders of the deep blue it is easy to get turned around. These devices are meant to be of assistance to divers, deplete their surface swims, and having to return above the ocean to get an idea of where to return to.
Thank you, all. I hope you are taking some great dives this Summer and having some great vacations, as I am sure we all need one! haha