Spot Satellite Personnal Tracker

THERE IS LIFE AFTER CELL PHONE SIGNALS DIE

Unlike a traditional GPS device wish only recieves a satellite signal indicating your location, SPOT utilizes dual satellite networks to receive your location as well as transmit it along with pre-programmed messages to the recipients of your choice.Backed by one of the world's leading mobile satellite compagnies, the SPOT satellite network is currently employed by over 50,000 governmental and industriel clients, and averages a greater than 99% message success rate. No matter where you roam, SPOT gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when and where you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it.


ASK FOR HELP	CHECK IN	TRACK PROGRESS	ALERT 9-1-1
Request help from friends and family at your exact location	Let contacts know where you are and that you're okay	Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google Maps™.	Dispatch emergency responders to your exact location
THERE IS LIFE AFTER CELL PHONE SIGNALS DIE Unlike a traditional GPS device wish only recieves a satellite signal indicating your location, SPOT utilizes dual satellite networks to receive your location as well as transmit it along with pre-programmed messages to the recipients of your choice.Backed by one of the world's leading mobile satellite compagnies, the SPOT satellite network is currently employed by over 50,000 governmental and industriel clients, and averages a greater than 99% message success rate. No matter where you roam, SPOT gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when and where you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it.
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: 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 of
Coverage
SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of North America, South America, Europe and Australia, 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/√: 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.