Product Spotlight � SPOT Satellite Messenger

A GPS Satellite Messenger - What is it?

SPOT is a personal tracking device, much more than an emergency beacon as it�s a GPS transceiver. What makes SPOT unique is that it acts as a check in tool by sending GPS coordinates back to either email recipients or text messaging to mobile phones. The check in message also includes a link to Google Map&trade that shows your location. It�s important to note that SPOT is a subscription based service, with plans detailed at findmespot.com.

Tracking and emergency assistance at the push of a button

In addition to a tracking tool, SPOT is also an emergency locator that can summon assistance in both life threatening and lesser emergencies. Since SPOT utilizes commercial GPS satellites, it can be use in just about any country or terrain. This makes SPOT useful tool to the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys activities in different parts of the world, land or water. SPOT also partners with GEOS Alliance for worldwide emergency and rescue services. SPOT is perfect for those who trek outdoors where cell service is questionable and goes beyond by giving emergency services your exact location, saving time when minutes count and reduces the work load on rescue personnel.

I've got a phone, why do I need the SPOT?

Anyone enjoying or working outdoors could appreciate having SPOT with them. Not only adventurers but hunters, anglers, pilots, boaters, campers, utility worker, over the road drivers all could benefit from the service. SPOT is an excellent backup for pilots and boaters who are used to having communications systems in reach. Got a cell phone, you say? Can your phone give authorities an exact location of needed?