Whether you're just checking in, allowing others to track your progress, or calling for help - SPOT gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it. And since it utilizes 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world - even where cell phones don't
Size: 4.38 X 2.75 X 1.5" (approx. 111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm) Approximate Weight: 7.37 ounces (209 grams)
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 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 : 1900 messages
Operating Conditions:
SPOT works around the world virtually anywhere
Operating Temperatures: -40 degree C to +85 degree C)
Operating Altitude: -300 ft to +21,000 ft (-91 m to +6,492 m)
Weight: 7.37 ounces (209 grams)
Dimensions: 4.38 x 2.75 x 1.75 inches (approx. 111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm)
Floats in water
Waterproof to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
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
How it works:
Once activated, SPOT will acquire its exact coordinates from the GPS network, and send that location along with a distress message to a GEOS International Emergency Response Center every five minutes until cancelled. The Emergency Response Center notifies the appropriate emergency responders based on your location and personal information - which may include local police, highway patrol, the Coast Guard, our country's embassy or consulate, or other emergency response or search and rescue teams - as well as notifying your emergency contact person(s) about the receipt of a distress signal.
Unlimited Alert 9-1-1 usage is included as part of the low-cost SPOT service plan.
Even if SPOT cannot acquire its location from the GPS network it will still attempt to send a distress signal - without exact location - to the Emergency Response Center, which will still notify your contacts of the signal and continue to monitor the network for further messages.
SPOT is designed for maximum reliability. Spot performs a self-diagnostic test each time it is powered on. Additionally, Spot strongly recommends that you send and verify an OK/Check message each time before use. This allows you to evaluate your entire messaging system, from the operational condition of the messenger to the readiness of those you've chosen to notify of your messages.
With a perfect view of the entire sky, SPOT is designed to successfully send virtually every message. In everyday conditions, the view to the sky is often blocked due to hills, buildings or other obstructions. It's normal for some messages to be blocked by your environment. That's why the SPOT messenger is scheduled to automatically send multiple messages in every mode - giving you excellent overall reliability.
A one year activation for the services 911 (000), OK, and HELP (non emvergency) is available for around $106 per annum and an optional service for TRACKING is also available for $53 er annum.
