Anyone have any experience with the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger?
http://www.findmespo...dex.php?cid=102
Sounds like it could come in handy when you're "out there".
SPOT GPS Messenger
Started by djm, Nov 10 2009 10:11 AM
6 replies to this topic
Posted 10 November 2009 - 10:11 AM
Anyone have any experience with the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger?
http://www.findmespo...dex.php?cid=102
Sounds like it could come in handy when you're "out there".
Posted 10 November 2009 - 10:34 AM
No personal experience but it has been reported that SPOT uses an old technology GPS receiver that doesn't work well under a tree canopy, which is why I passed on it. It was later reported that a newer version of SPOT was available with a more sensitive GPS receiver, or would be available soon.
Posted 10 November 2009 - 02:24 PM
there have been several threads in this forum on SPOT. Search.
Bottom line, it's a useful tool, but no substitute for proper preparation and good judgement.
Bottom line, it's a useful tool, but no substitute for proper preparation and good judgement.
Posted 10 November 2009 - 03:58 PM
I was given one as a gift, one area I ride in is quite desolate and I often ride alone, but there aren't enough satellites in my part of the world for decent coverage so it was hit and miss, a good cell phone worked better.
Posted 11 November 2009 - 07:11 AM
llamaface said:
Bottom line, it's a useful tool, but no substitute for proper preparation and good judgement.
True, but we all know sometimes shit happens.
