r6chiro
Veteran
Has anyone has any experience with the spot GPS. I think the call search and rescue feature may be a good thing.
THanks
THanks
WANN4STROKE
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There've been 2 cases in Alaska where it saved a life. Don't have to worry about cell coverage.
Nainduck
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I bought one last year and love it. I ride most of the time in areas with no cell coverage and it works great. The check in feature to pass on a message that I am okay and may be late is nice. Keeps the wife from worrying where I am. The tracking feature is a nice way to keep track of where I have been as well.
blustar
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Chiro. what is the price that they are asking for the SPOT?
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Nainduck is that a polar bear you have by the neck, nice well done
tmk50
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you can get the devices for next to nothing - (there is a SPOT 2 out now too)
The subscription is $10 per month - I wish I could turn it off during the summer......
The subscription is $10 per month - I wish I could turn it off during the summer......
blustar
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So what are the main differences from the first generation to the second generation and is it worth it?
tmk50
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Not a ton -
Smaller, has a protective cover over the 911 to keep people from accidently sending out a distress signal.
http://www.findmespot.com/en/
Smaller, has a protective cover over the 911 to keep people from accidently sending out a distress signal.
http://www.findmespot.com/en/
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Thers 2 levels of service in canada anyways, the tracking service costs extra but the basic service you can still send the OK and HELP
r6chiro
Veteran
Just purchased the new spot 2 gps. Once I tried to activate it, turns out there is a recall. They are sending me the return shipping package. New units supposed to be ready early 2010. Just a heads up. Cost was 169 US.
blustar
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That sucks
I wonder what issues they had with the unit
I wonder what issues they had with the unit
r6chiro
Veteran
They said the unit didn't meet expectationa for messaging....very vague
LuvMyWarrior
Extreme
SPOT Vs. PLB - no comparison
I use to have a SPOT and I returned it as it was not reliable. SPOT is better than nothing but if you want something that can save your life as a measure of last resort - get an ACR PLB. I have attached the following video that compares the differences. Is your life worth $500?
I hope I never need to use it but if I do I am confident help will be on the way. Invest ten minutes and watch this video.
Mark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2IQrQxmv00
I use to have a SPOT and I returned it as it was not reliable. SPOT is better than nothing but if you want something that can save your life as a measure of last resort - get an ACR PLB. I have attached the following video that compares the differences. Is your life worth $500?
I hope I never need to use it but if I do I am confident help will be on the way. Invest ten minutes and watch this video.
Mark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2IQrQxmv00
