WHEN EVERY SECONS COUNTS,
FOCUS
Our most powerful avalanche transceiver yet.
45 years of pioneering alpine safety.
The new FOCUS VOICE with patented voice navigation is uncompromisingly intuitive and powerful — redefining avalanche safety for beginners and backcountry enthusiasts alike.
WHEN EVERY SECONS COUNTS,
FOCUS
Our most powerful avalanche transceiver yet.
45 years of pioneering alpine safety.
The new FOCUS VOICE with patented voice navigation is uncompromisingly intuitive and powerful — redefining avalanche safety for beginners and backcountry enthusiasts alike.
Search it all. Find nothing better.
Discover how FOCUS helps you search with greater clarity, confidence and control when every second counts.
Intuitive voice navigation
Its integrated voice navigation supports you step by step throughout each stage of the search with clear instructions.
When everything turns silent, FOCUS supports.
Unbeaten 80 m search strip width
With an 80 m search strip width, FOCUS VOICE detects the signal from buried persons faster — saving valuable time in avalanche rescue.
When every meter counts, FOCUS performs.
Patented safety technology
The patented Smart-Antenna technology detects the device’s position in the avalanche and switches to the best transmitting antenna.
When you have to rely on others, FOCUS protects.
Find faster
Patented voice navigation:
Clear, easy-to-understand voice prompts guide you step by step through every phase of the search.
Range:
80 m** effective search strip width, plus 90 m to all ORTOVOX avalanche transceivers with Smart Antenna Technology.
Stable display from first signal reception:
Reliable signal guidance from the very first reception, leading you directly to the buried person.
Interference Protection:
Automatic adjustment to electronic interference for maximum search performance.
Display:
Currently the largest memory-in-pixel (MIP) display on the market for optimal readability and orientation in all weather conditions.
Intuitive handling:
Easy operation thanks to clear visual prompts and one-button control.
**According to the ICAR method (AVA REC 0007)
Find faster
Patented voice navigation:
Clear, easy-to-understand voice prompts guide you step by step through every phase of the search.
Range:
80 m** effective search strip width, plus 90 m to all ORTOVOX avalanche transceivers with Smart Antenna Technology.
Stable display from first signal reception:
Reliable signal guidance from the very first reception, leading you directly to the buried person.
Intuitive handling:
Easy operation thanks to clear visual prompts and one-button control.
Display:
Currently the largest memory-in-pixel (MIP) display on the market for optimal readability and orientation in all weather conditions.
Interference Protection:
Automatic adjustment to electronic interference for maximum search performance.
**According to the ICAR method (AVA REC 0007)
Be found faster
Smart Antenna Technology (patented*):
Analyses the device’s position in the avalanche and automatically switches to the optimal transmitting antenna — for up to twice the range and faster location.
Search mode with secondary avalanche switch-over:
A protective function for active searchers. If the FOCUS VOICE detects no movement during the search, it automatically switches to transmit mode after two minutes — so searchers can also be located quickly in the event of a secondary avalanche.
Interference Protection:
Automatic adjustment to electronic interference for maximum transmitting performance.
* European patent valid until Dec. 2027 in AT, CH, DE and FR, plus a US patent covering antenna switching.
Be found faster
Smart Antenna Technology (patented*):
Analyses the device’s position in the avalanche and automatically switches to the optimal transmitting antenna — for up to twice the range and faster location.
Search mode with secondary avalanche switch-over:
A protective function for active searchers. If the FOCUS VOICE detects no movement during the search, it automatically switches to transmit mode after two minutes — so searchers can also be located quickly in the event of a secondary avalanche.
Interference Protection:
Automatic adjustment to electronic interference for maximum transmitting performance.
* European patent valid until Dec. 2027 in AT, CH, DE and FR, plus a US patent covering antenna switching.
Uncompromisingly simple.
Exceptionally powerful.
Learn everything about how our FOCUS avalanche transceiver works and explore its technical details — clearly explained and going far beyond a simple performance overview.
Proven by professionals
“It looks like a very promising avalanche transceiver. The design is excellent, the screen is clear, and the size and weight feel right. The scroll function, making features, search ranges, and group check are also very well executed. In short: a device I would feel confident using for my work in the mountain winter."
Félix Aznar Ruiz de Alegría
Pyrenees Mountain Soul, IFMGA, Mountain Guide, Spain
“It looks like a very promising avalanche transceiver. The design is excellent, the screen is clear, and the size and weight feel right. The scroll function, making features, search ranges, and group check are also very well executed. In short: a device I would feel confident using for my work in the mountain winter."
Félix Aznar Ruiz de Alegría
Pyrenees Mountain Soul, IFMGA, Mountain Guide, Spain
“A very good device and, in many respects, a significant development compared to the DIRACT VOICE—especially in terms of range. Compact, packed with features and with great potential to establish itself as one of the leading products on the market.”
Julia von der Linden
VDBS Board Member & Member of the VARIANTE Instructor Team, Germany
“A very good device and, in many respects, a significant development compared to the DIRACT VOICE—especially in terms of range. Compact, packed with features and with great potential to establish itself as one of the leading products on the market.”
Julia von der Linden
VDBS Board Member & Member of the VARIANTE Instructor Team, Germany
“For me, currently one of the best devices on the market. Its weaknesses have been improved, and what was already good has been made even better.”
Jochen Holfelder
Head of ProAlpin Mountain Sports School, Germany
“For me, currently one of the best devices on the market. Its weaknesses have been improved, and what was already good has been made even better.”
Jochen Holfelder
Head of ProAlpin Mountain Sports School, Germany
"I really enjoyed testing this transceiver. It was intuitive, easy to use, and worked well for all levels of backcountry users."
Natalie Segal
Professional Skier, Canada
"I really enjoyed testing this transceiver. It was intuitive, easy to use, and worked well for all levels of backcountry users."
Natalie Segal
Professional Skier, Canada
"Simply what you should have with you in avalanche terrain today."
Fabio Keck
IFMGA Mountain Guide, Mountain Rescue & Avalanche Commission Instructor, Austria
"Simply what you should have with you in avalanche terrain today."
Fabio Keck
IFMGA Mountain Guide, Mountain Rescue & Avalanche Commission Instructor, Austria
"Feels like using Google Maps while driving my car. Intuitive, clear, and reliably guided."
Davide Spini
IFMGA Mountain Guide, Italy
"Feels like using Google Maps while driving my car. Intuitive, clear, and reliably guided."
Davide Spini
IFMGA Mountain Guide, Italy
"A great step forward: well positioned, fairly priced, and a serious competitor in the avalanche transceiver market."
Thomas Crothall
Owner & Head of Hardware Sales at Mountain Air Verbier, Switzerland
"A great step forward: well positioned, fairly priced, and a serious competitor in the avalanche transceiver market."
Thomas Crothall
Owner & Head of Hardware Sales at Mountain Air Verbier, Switzerland
"A transceiver that stands out above all for its simplicity and ergonomics. Even without a manual or instructions, it is immediately intuitive to use, both in transmit and search modes. Performance is very solid, on par with so-called expert beacons."
Sylvio Egea
Editor-in-chief - Ski Rando Magazine, France
"A transceiver that stands out above all for its simplicity and ergonomics. Even without a manual or instructions, it is immediately intuitive to use, both in transmit and search modes. Performance is very solid, on par with so-called expert beacons."
Sylvio Egea
Editor-in-chief - Ski Rando Magazine, France
The voice of the industry. Since 1980.
Built on 45 years of pioneering safety
Gerald Kampel and Jürgen Wegner developed the ORTOVOX F2 — the first avalanche transceiver with dual-frequency technology. In doing so, they solved a key safety challenge, laying the foundation for our name and embodying the pioneering spirit that continues to define our safety expertise to this day.
Built on 45 years of pioneering safety
Gerald Kampel and Jürgen Wegner developed the ORTOVOX F2 — the first avalanche transceiver with dual-frequency technology. In doing so, they solved a key safety challenge, laying the foundation for our name and embodying the pioneering spirit that continues to define our safety expertise to this day.
Focused on precision. Built on experience.
45 years of experience, countless innovations, and one clear goal: making mountain sports safer. With the new FOCUS PRO and FOCUS VOICE, we are continuing that success story.
Learn more about the development of the FOCUS VOICE — built in-house, with the expertise and attention to detail that has defined ORTOVOX's Safety Pioneer heritage for decades.
“In my opinion, the voice navigation offers enormous added value, as it has been proven to reduce stress levels. Stress is often the biggest problem in an avalanche situation because it can lead to mistakes and mental blocks. By reducing stress, you can react better and faster—especially when every second counts.”
“We placed particular emphasis on making all of the device’s functions accessible as quickly as possible and with as few button presses as possible. The functions are very well tailored to users’ needs.”
“For the first time, we developed the project entirely in-house — from design, electronics and software to the housing. That gave us very deep insight into every area and allowed us to develop the device exactly the way we envisioned it.”
“The well-designed arrangement of the controls, combined with the rubberized lower shell that gives the device the grip it needs, makes the Focus exceptionally ergonomic and comfortable to handle.”
Dieter Kotlab
Senior Product Manager Safety
Tobias Schädel
Team Lead Safety Electronics
Fabian Kazmaier
Head of Safety & Backpacks
Tom Dichtl
Manager Development Safety
FOCUS PRO
Designed to meet the highest demands and provide maximum protection for professionals at our partner mountain schools and for athletes, the new FOCUS PRO combines outstanding performance, innovative pro-level features and patented safety technologies.
FOCUS PRO
Designed to meet the highest demands and provide maximum protection for professionals at our partner mountain schools and for athletes, the new FOCUS PRO combines outstanding performance, innovative pro-level features and patented safety technologies.
Best on the market. Even better in the backcountry.
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