The SPOT satellite messenger, a GPS gadget aimed at anyone involved in outdoor activities. Not only does it call in the emergency services if you're stuck and there's no cellphone tower for miles, but it also sends out position updates to keep friends back home updated on your expedition. It locates you via GPS, and transmits data by satellite to a control center, which routes messages on for you, and its three buttons couldn't be simpler—"OK/Check," "Help" and the one you'll hopefully never click, to call emergency services. Friends and family can track your progress which is plotted on Google Map.
Note: An annual subscription is required.
On-line prices:
Basic annual service (unlimited OK, HELP and 911 emergency messages, 200 worldwide SMS) - €99.00,
Unlimited tracking messages - €39.00
GEOS insurance - €11.00 (at time of activation only)
Alert 911 Despatch emergency responders to your exact location.
SPoT sends one message every 5 minutes until power is depleted or 911 is cancelled.
Ask for Help Request help from friends and family in your exact location.
SPoT sends one message every 5 minutes for one hour or until Help is cancelled
An email is sent to your contacts with a link to Google Maps™ for them to pinpoint your location.
Check In Lets contacts know where you are and that you’re OK.
SPoT sends three identical messages, but only the first received is delivered to you.
An email is sent to your contacts with a link to Google Maps™ for them to pinpoint your location.
Tracking Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google Maps™. SPoT sends one message every 10 minutes for 24 hours or until SPoT is powered off. NB. This is an optional extra service which greatly increases the number of messsages.
SPoT Specification
GPS chipset
SPoT uses a new fast NemeriX chipset to decode GPS signals to lat/long coordinates with a quoted accuracy of 2m.
Physical characteristics
Weight: 7.37 ounces (209 grams)
Dimensions: 4.38” x 2.75” x 1.75” (111 x 69 x 44 mm)
Waterproof to 1m for up to 30 minutes
Floats in water
Battery life of 2 AA 1.5V lithium batteries
Under normal usage a full battery charge should meet or exceed the following:
- Power on, unused: Approx. 1 year
- SPOTcasting tracking mode: Approx. 14 days
- 9-1-1 mode: Up to 7 consecutive days
- SPOTcheck OK/√: 1900 messages
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperatures: -40°F to +185°F (-40ºC to +85ºC)
Operating Altitude: -300 ft to +21,000 ft (-91 m to +6,492 m)
Humidity: MIL-STD-810E Method 507.3, 95% to 100% condensing
Salt Fog: Per MIL_STD 810E Method 509.3, 5% NaCl, 95% distilled water
Vibration: Per SAE J1455 Random, 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, 0.04g2/Hz, one hour per axis
Drop: Dropped twice on all six sides from one meter onto hard surface.
Certifications
ROHS and WEEE compliant.
Certified to FCC and CE emissions, immunity and safety regulations.
Meets FCC part 25 regulations, Canada type approval.
CISPR Publication 22 (1985 1st Edition), RTTE Directive (1999/EC), IEC 60950 safety standard, and European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
2 years warranty