SPOT is the world’s first dual-satellite emergency messenger, using the GPS satellite system to determine your location and commercial communications satellites to transmit that information to the proper recipient. SPOT allows you to notify family, friends, your business or a GEOS Alliance International 9-1-1 Emergency Call Center of your exact location via Google Maps™, and to send for assistance in time of need around the world, completely independent of cellular phone or other land-based radio coverage.
SATELLITE PHONES ARE STILL LARGELY ASSOCIATED WITH DASHING REPORTORS and superspies but the spot satellite messanger from spot incorporation brings a little celestial high tech to the commo0n hiker.
the $170 spot is a seven-ounce waterproof communication devices that warks for about 14 days on one battery charge.
it keeps in constant with GPS and communication satellites almost anywhere in the world.
the spot can store your position on time,then replay the trips in google maps.
its "check ok" feature lets you to send a signal to loved ones,informing them that you fine.
if amessage does not go through every few days,thry will be alerted that something is amiss.
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.
it is just $149
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