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Spot Satellite Personal Messenger and GPS
The World's First Satellite Messenger.
With the SPOT Satellite Messenger, you and your loved one have peace of mind knowing help is always within reach. SPOT is the only device of its kind, using the GPS satellite network to acquire its coordinates, and then sending its location with a link to Google Maps and a pre-programmed message via a commercial satellite network. And unlike Personal Locator Beacons, SPOT does more than just call for help. Tracking your progress, checking in with loved ones, and non-emergency assistance are also available, all at the push of a button. And because it uses 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world even where cell phones don't.
With the SPOT Satellite Messenger, you and your loved one have peace of mind knowing help is always within reach. SPOT is the only device of its kind, using the GPS satellite network to acquire its coordinates, and then sending its location with a link to Google Maps and a pre-programmed message via a commercial satellite network. And unlike Personal Locator Beacons, SPOT does more than just call for help. Tracking your progress, checking in with loved ones, and non-emergency assistance are also available, all at the push of a button. And because it uses 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world even where cell phones don't.
Low-Cost satellite service subscription required. See specifications for details.
Functional Specifications
SPOT features four key functions that enable users to send messages to friends, family or emergency responders, based upon varying levels of need:
SPOT features four key functions that enable users to send messages to friends, family or emergency responders, based upon varying levels of need:
- Alert 9-1-1 Dispatch 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
- Check In Let contacts know where you are and that you're okay
- SPOT sends three identical messages to the SPOT service for redundancy. The first of those three messages is delivered.
- Track Progress 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.
Coverage
SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of North America, Europe and Australia, portions of South America, Northern Africa and Northeastern Asia, and hundreds or thousands of miles offshore of these areas. See coverage on findmespot.com for maps and current coverage.
Battery Life
Includes 2 AA 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/v: 1900 messages
Operating Conditions
SPOT works around the world virtually anywhere
- Operating Temperatures: -40°F to +185°F
- Operating Altitude: -300ft to +21,000ft
- Floats in water
- Waterproof to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
- Humidity Rated:
- MIL-STD-810E Method 507.3, 95% to 100% condensing
- Salt Fog Rated
- 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.
- $99.99 USD/yr basic satellite service subscription includes:
- ALERT 9-1-1: Dispatch emergency responders to your exact location. Unlimited usage included.
- CHECK IN: Let contacts know where you are and that you're okay. Unlimited usage included.
- ASK FOR HELP: Request help from friends and family at your exact location. Unlimited usage included.
Terms and conditions apply
- Upgrade Services:
- TRACK PROGRESS: $49.99/yr USD Tracking Upgrade Option Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google Maps.
- GEOS Search & Rescue Benefit: $7.95/yr USD (if purchased at initial activation. $150.00 USD afterwards) Provides up to $100,000 USD of additional search and rescue resources, including helicopter extraction around the world and reimbursement benefits underwritten by Lloyd's of London for any emergency service expenses incurred. For more information, including terms and conditions, visit http://www.geosalliance.com/sar
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