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Spot Satellite Messenger
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Spot Satellite Messenger 

Page Type: Gear Review

Manufacturer: Spot

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Page By: Hotfeet

Created/Edited: Mar 2, 2008 / Mar 4, 2008

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Product Description

Product Description

SPOT, the world's first satellite messenger, ensures you get to "Live to Tell About It" by tracking your route progress. It will email Google maps with GPS coordinates, as well as a pre-typed message for up to 5 people. If you're in real distress, SPOT will alert local emergency services.
Features:

SPOTchecking feature lets your support team know that all is well, notifies them of your current location and allows you to review your route at a later date
With SPOTcasting, you can send your location to your on-line SPOT account every 10 minutes for real-time tracking
If trouble arises, send a pre-typed distress message to your team. Using the attached Google map with GPS coordinates, they can begin coordinating assistance.
Local 911 and emergency services can be reached if a critical emergency strikes
SPOT floats, and is waterproof to one meter for up to 30 minutes
SPOT works all over the world, with concentrated coverage in North America, Europe and Australia, portions of South America, Northern Africa, Northeastern Asia and thousands of miles offshore in most of these locations. Always check coverage at your destination before traveling.
$99 Annual Service Fee keeps your SPOT functioning; order SPOT casting for an additional $50/year; Search and Rescue Insurance available for just $8
Powered by 2 AA Lithium batteries







Specifications:

Specifications:
Weight: 7.37 ounces
Dimensions: 4.38 x 2.75 x 1.5 inches
Operating Temperature: -40F to 185F
Operating Altitude: -300 feet to 21,300 feet
Humidity and Salt Fog Rated

Suggested Retail

Suggested Retail$149.99

NOTE: This device requires a service plan to operate. To activate your device you will need to complete and return the Service Agreement form to Globalstar. The Service Agreement form will arrive with your phone.

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