SPOT is a satellite relayed way to transmit position and a preprogrammed message to friends and family. In the case of emergency a signal can be sent to local search and rescue to come to your aid.
With only 3 buttons you can let friends and family track your position via Google Earth.
You can let them know you are safe with a pre programmed e-mail or text message. you might pre program it to say ”Hi guys, all is well”
If you need assistance you can have a pre programmed message that states just that. If you are on an elk hunt and Need to pack meat out your message might read “Bull down, bring pack horses. See you at last camp…” If you are doing a point to point backpacking trip your message that you program might read ”We reached our pickup spot. Need a ride as soon possible”
In case of emergency the closest 911 search and rescue response is summoned.
ALERT 9-1-1: Use this function In the event of a life threatening or other critical emergency to notify emergency services of your location and that you need assistance. The GEOS International Emergency Response Center alerts the appropriate agencies worldwide – for example contacting 9-1-1 responders in North America and 1-1-2 responders in Europe.
SPOT sends your GPS coordinates to a GEOS Emergency Response Center every 5 minutes, allowing you to keep moving if necessary. Emergency responders are then updated with your last known location.
Because it uses 100% satellite technology, SPOT works virtually anywhere. All it needs is a clear view of the sky.
In each case your coordinates are sent with the message.
For a limited time SPOT is Giving a FREE Spot Unit with a subsciption for one year of basic messaging and tracking
So if you are looking for a way to let family and friends know you are safe while in the wilderness, SPOT could be your answer.
