Ortovox D3 is essentially the same as its sibling Patroller/X1 but with no analog mode, and the addition of an indicator light if you have a multiple burial situation. The advantage of having an analog mode is it helps pick up signal from a greater distance when you begin a search. While greater range for initial signal acquisition sounds important and may well be for body recovery after large avalanches, opinions vary as to how much it matters for saving lives, especially compared to how...
