SPOT Satellite Messenger and Tracking BRAND NEW

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 Centre every five minutes until cancelled. The Emergency Response Centre notifies the appropriate emergency responders based on your location and personal information � which may include local police, highway patrol, the Coast Guard, your 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.

Important Note:

Unlimited SOS 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 Centre, 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.

Power:

SPOT has a separate power button to ensure long battery life and to help avoid sending messages accidentally. To turn SPOT on, press the ON/OFF button. You must then wait an additional 2 seconds before activating any SPOT function. When power is on, the indicator light will blink once every 3 seconds. This is also helpful for making SPOT more visible in the dark. To turn SPOT off, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds.

Emergency Services Powered by GEOS Alliance.

GEOS offers a wide variety of services that encompass security, safety and reliable communications for corporations as well as domestic and international travelers. The GEOS program is delivered through a fusion of state-of-the-art technology with the unparalleled experience of the very best and most respected specialists in the fields of international, personal and corporate protection and communications. To learn more about GEOS and the full range of services offered worldwide, visit http://www.geosalliance.com/sar.

SUMMARY

SPOT is the world�s first satellite messenger. SPOT sends your exact GPS coordinates and selected messages over commercial satellites to tell others of your location and status.

SPOT works around the world, independently of cellular networks.

SPOT uses the GPS satellite system to determine a user�s location and the SPOT satellite network to transmit that location and the user�s status.

The SPOT satellite network is a commercial satellite network with a proven 99.4% reliability rate while processing over 6 million messages a month � the equivalent of 2.3 messages per second.

Your SPOT Tracker needs to be activated before use

Technical Specifications

• Satellite coverage works around the world, independently of cellular systems, with outstanding reliability
• 7.37 ounces
• More affordable and more functional than Personal Locator Beacons (PLB), cellular-based GPS trackers, and comparable handheld devices
•  Optional features including automatic tracking service (SPOTcasting) and guaranteed extraction service for countries or regions with non-responsive emergency services

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.

Battery Life

• Includes 2 AA lithium batteries; under normal usage a full battery charge should meet or exceed the following:
  
  o Power on, unused: Approx. 1 year
  
  o SPOTcasting tracking mode: Approx. 14 days
  
  o 9-1-1 mode: Up to 7 consecutive days
  
  o SPOTcheck OK/√: 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:

o MIL-STD-810E Method 507.3, 95% to 100% condensing

• Salt Fog Rated
  
  o Per MIL_STD 810E Method 509.3, 5% NaCl, 95% distilled water
• Vibration
  
  o Per SAE J1455
  
  o Random, 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, 0.04g2/Hz, one hour per axis
• Drop tested twice on all six sides from one meter onto hard surface.

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