Recco: a locator capable of saving your life

For those of you who have never heard of Recco, it is very likely that you have seen it on your jacket or clothing but have not wondered what it is used for. You may not know, but you should know because if you like adventure and you are going to venture into the mountains this winter… You must be clear about what it is and what it is used for. the Recco system.

Recco is a location and rescue system designed for avalanche cases, capable of locating victims through radarThe system is basically composed of two parts: the detector radar and the passive reflectors.

Reflectors are small electrical transponders that weigh less than five grams, armed with a copper antenna that bounces the detector's signals and doubles its frequency. It is covered by an outer layer of rubber that gives it the appearance of a pill and is almost indestructible. In addition, It does not need any power source to operate.

It is an advanced radar system, Recco works on the principle of frequency bounceThe rescue team's detector transmits signals, these hit the Recco's reflectors, bounce back to the detector again and when the rescue team receives this signal again, a tone sounds on its radar that makes it easier to know where the victim is located.

This system requires no training or investment of any kind, The ski equipment and clothing manufacturers themselves include it in their garments..