All Alarms on ProTrack

[blacksha 1]

I just started using a ProTrack audible in my helmet...

At this point, I don't pay attention to it much just because I'm used to looking at my visual altimeter and the ground, and focusing on everything I need to do during the jump...

But, it seems to me in the 3 jumps I've done with the ProTrack, I still haven't heard the 3rd alarm which is currently set at 3000 feet. I'm always deployed no lower than 4000 feet. Are the alarms strictly freefall alarms, and I won't hear them if I'm no longer in freefall?

Lonne

[iluvtofly 0]

I have a solo which is similar except it doesn't have all the fancy stuff that a ProTrack has. But, if I understand it correctly unless you have swoop alarms on your audible you will not hear it while under canopy. It's pretty much just a warning to say "Hey dipshit, open now or you're screwed."

[fasted3 0]

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Are the alarms strictly freefall alarms, and I won't hear them if I'm no longer in freefall?

I have an Optima, made by the same company, and that's how mine works. The only time I hear that third one is if I'm still falling fast.
I have always deployed by then, but sometimes I'm not fully slowed down yet and heard it scream at me.
PS: If it goes off I don't think you will fail to hear it.

But what do I know?

[VTmotoMike08 0]

Seems to me that the manual that comes with this handy device would contain the answer to this and likely all other questions regarding its use

Or to say it shorter:
RTM

[blacksha 1]

I read the manual.

But since I missed the section that makes it clear the audible is heard in freefall and not canopy, feel free to point it out where I missed it.

Lonne

[vidiot 0]

ProTrack Manual, page 46, 'Specifications'

Alarm sounds

1st warning: One 3.8 second pulsating alarm if vertical airspeed exceeds 13 m/sec at the preset altitude. Sound sequence: Pulsating, low repetition.

2nd warning: One 5.0 second pulsating alarm if vertical airspeed exceeds 13 m/sec at the preset altitude. Sound sequence: Pulsating, high repetiton.

3rd warning: Siren alarm as long as vertical airspeed exceeds 29 m/sec. at or below the preset altitude. Sound sequence: High pitch continuous siren.

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[blacksha 1]

Very sincere THANKS for your help.