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There were some rumors floating around they had a difficult time transmitting in dense terrian.
I think I'm going to give one a try this year
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I got one too, but mine wont work 90% of the time when sending the ok message. When I hit the help it works, but I have to send the ok like 5 times to get it to go through.
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I'll stick with a radio.
Biggest thing I have against SPOT in an emergency is that it's a one-way pager. No way of relaying information as far as what type of emergency, how many involved, response needed, or other helpful information to responders. I can do that with a two-way.
Biggest thing I have against SPOT in an emergency is that it's a one-way pager. No way of relaying information as far as what type of emergency, how many involved, response needed, or other helpful information to responders. I can do that with a two-way.
Even if the 911 is not that desirable I think it still has great features. I also like radios, and Spot will give a live location via Google Maps and Cell Text. I have used mine all summer on my MX Bike marking new areas. I will do the same during the winter. Takes the guess work out of wondering where you went on your ride. Google alone is awesome but adding Spot is far better. I have not had 1 connection issue yet. But I guess that all depends on your surroundings.
Get one, you'll love it.
Get one, you'll love it.
spot is great, I use it year round in all kinds of conditions.
Works always when used properly. Most who have problems usually have the device in a pack or not pointed the appropriate way for the required time period...read the directions and you will have no problems.
You can leave a preset message to be sent in case of emergencies. I include the name of everyone in the group, contact information and what type of activity we are engaged in.
Rememer if you get the Search and Rescue insurance that comes with it, it only covers the registered owner of the device.
Works always when used properly. Most who have problems usually have the device in a pack or not pointed the appropriate way for the required time period...read the directions and you will have no problems.
You can leave a preset message to be sent in case of emergencies. I include the name of everyone in the group, contact information and what type of activity we are engaged in.
Rememer if you get the Search and Rescue insurance that comes with it, it only covers the registered owner of the device.
Use one and sell them. In my opinion, it's just one more thing to have to save your a$$ when you're in a pickle. I too carry a radio and use both. My wife loves the tracking feature when we're out sledding. It gives her peace of mind. I also use the tracking feature to see where I went that day. For $169.00, it's cheap insurance.
So I see they are selling for under a $100 delivered plus the $150 activation fee for a year.
Know of any great deals out there below $100
Know of any great deals out there below $100
Actually just bought a couple on EBAY for $90 each delivered.
Several "seasonal" summertime hiking shops are getting rid of them. I suspect dealer cost is between $75 to $125.
Some people are selling them with a starting price of 99 cents. But it seems most end up selling for around $100.
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Well I just got one a few weeks ago. It seemd to work fine when I used it last week. I got it mainly for the fact that my wife can see that I am ok while out riding. Now she doesn't have to worry about me all day. She can get on my account and watch me in real time. It shows her the time the track sent out an how long ago it was along with the locations. Its more of a piece of mind device for me but also a great tool incase something does happen.
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If I remember right the basic service is $99. a year. But you can add the Google tracking feature for and extra $50. So that totals a $149 a year.
Basic service is $99 per year. Tracking service is $49 a year (optional). Emergency service is $7.99 a year (optional)
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