I am outdoors often and I read the review and discussion here before purchasing. There is a long list of FAQs that addresses many details at the web site below.
This has been a great addition just in case something goes wrong. Originally I bought it for personal safety and to trace my own tracks, but it has also provided an unintended benefit for family and friends who can track my progress.
I ordered one from http://www.MyLiveTracks.com/ - got a prompt response to my inquiries, a 50% off coupon for the tracking service. The price of $135 included shipping as well. Highly recommend the unit as well as the vendor!
Scott
· 1 year ago
I bought the SPOT unit after a friend had an unplanned overnight stay in the snow while snowmachine riding in SE Alaska. He had no cell coverage and the SPOT would have allowed him to contact his family to let them know he was not only OK, but where he was located. I have tested mine numerous times while riding my snowmachine and bought the tracking service which worked about 80% of the time due to tree coverage. I have been telling anyone who will listen what a great device this is for anyone that ventures off the beaten path here in Alaska. I will use it for boating, hunting, and hiking as well as on my snowmachine. Cell coverage is often unreliable and this is a great way to send a signal to selected folks that I am fine, but will be late and will call when I have cell coverage again. There is room for improvements in the features, but for the time being it is an awesome tool to carry and a bargain for the cost.
Fred
· 1 year ago
I am an aviator, and in Feb of 2009, the SARSAT (Search and rescue satellites) will stop monitoring the VHF Aviation emegency beacon frequency of 121.5. The new frequency is 406Mhz, and is very expensive at this time to replace the old and aging emergency locator beacons (ELT) that are manditory due to the high cost of high stability and transport approval costs in the new 406Mhz units. Most aircraft owners are of middle income, and like boats, airplanes are a great hole to dump your hard earned cash into. Although Canadian and American Air search and rescue organizations will have the capability to home into the old 121.5Mhz signals from aicraft who have made an unscheuled re-aquaintance with the earth, the satellites will not be listening unless they are using the 406Mhz freq. I bought the SPOT tracker to carry me through the transition period, as the price makes it a no brainer. I have used it to send "Ops Normal" message to my aviator buddys, as well as letting my wife know where I am, when I'm flying across the country. I can let them know when I have reached a certain location along the way, and when I departed, enroute updates, and when I have arrived, in either a text message, or and email. I have found so many uses, (such as changing the message of the "I need help" to "flight delayed - will contact later") that having it as an emergency notification device, is a bonus! I have been on 3 trips, and the unit has worked flawlessly. I usually just clip it to my sun visor, (although I'm waiting for the moment when it will come crashing down on my head) but it works just laying on the glare shield (dash), and I home to get velcro or some sort of mount to make it more stable. I recommend that anyone who flys airplaines seriously consider this unit for tracking, notifying flight progress, and of course, as a survival tool in conjuction with the known emergency equipment already maditory aboard most aircraft.
Dan Johnson
· 1 year ago
I use the SPOT Messenger on my motorcycle, and it works well while in a plastic enclosure (saddle bag) at highway speeds. At times it may miss a transmission while on a twisty road in a deep canyon, or a **heavily** treed 2-lane road. I’ve also used it hiking without issues, as long as the logo of the unit faces the sky (horizontally). Bought it on a recommendation from http://www.MyLiveTracks.com - now running a holiday promotion for $80.
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· 12 months ago
Has read with the pleasure, very interesting post, write still, good luck to you!
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· 2 months ago
This is a nice device. It is suitable and can help us in case of emergency. Great stuff.
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· 2 months ago
SPOT GPS Beacon Safety Device is well explain in the blog.
All Comments
This has been a great addition just in case something goes wrong. Originally I bought it for personal safety and to trace my own tracks, but it has also provided an unintended benefit for family and friends who can track my progress.
I ordered one from http://www.MyLiveTracks.com/ - got a prompt response to my inquiries, a 50% off coupon for the tracking service. The price of $135 included shipping as well. Highly recommend the unit as well as the vendor!
I have tested mine numerous times while riding my snowmachine and bought the tracking service which worked about 80% of the time due to tree coverage.
I have been telling anyone who will listen what a great device this is for anyone that ventures off the beaten path here in Alaska. I will use it for boating, hunting, and hiking as well as on my snowmachine. Cell coverage is often unreliable and this is a great way to send a signal to selected folks that I am fine, but will be late and will call when I have cell coverage again.
There is room for improvements in the features, but for the time being it is an awesome tool to carry and a bargain for the cost.
Most aircraft owners are of middle income, and like boats, airplanes are a great hole to dump your hard earned cash into. Although Canadian and American Air search and rescue organizations will have the capability to home into the old 121.5Mhz signals from aicraft who have made an unscheuled re-aquaintance with the earth, the satellites will not be listening unless they are using the 406Mhz freq.
I bought the SPOT tracker to carry me through the transition period, as the price makes it a no brainer.
I have used it to send "Ops Normal" message to my aviator buddys, as well as letting my wife know where I am, when I'm flying across the country. I can let them know when I have reached a certain location along the way, and when I departed, enroute updates, and when I have arrived, in either a text message, or and email.
I have found so many uses, (such as changing the message of the "I need help" to "flight delayed - will contact later") that having it as an emergency notification device, is a bonus!
I have been on 3 trips, and the unit has worked flawlessly. I usually just clip it to my sun visor, (although I'm waiting for the moment when it will come crashing down on my head) but it works just laying on the glare shield (dash), and I home to get velcro or some sort of mount to make it more stable.
I recommend that anyone who flys airplaines seriously consider this unit for tracking, notifying flight progress, and of course, as a survival tool in conjuction with the known emergency equipment already maditory aboard most aircraft.