How should I carry and store my avalanche transceiver?
Transceivers, sometimes called beacons, are built to be durable, but there are some best practices for ensuring your beacon is working properly and lasts you a long time. The most important check is of your batteries. As a general rule, replace your beacon’s batteries if they drop below 50 percent and never try to draw batteries down to zero. You can always give them a second life in less critical devices such as your TV remote. You should also do your best to protect your beacon from impacts. Bruce Edgerly, co-founder of transceiver manufacturer Backcountry Access says, “a beacon is a smart device and like a brain, it can get concussions. The more concussions it has, the less precise it is.”  Edgerly also cautions that cold weather can affect the antennas inside a beacon over time, so don’t leave it in your vehicle or unheated garage for long periods of time.