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SPOT - Satellite Personal Tracker
Buy from an authorized Australian dealer with
C-tick approval
A$299 inc GST



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FAQ - frequently asked questions - with answers!

 

Whether you're just checking in, allowing others to track your progress, or calling for help  -  SPOT gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it. And since it utilizes 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world  -  even where mobile phones don't.

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:
bulletAlert 9-1-1  -  Alert emergency responders to your exact location
bulletSPOT sends one message every 5 minutes until power is depleted or 911 is cancelled.

When a SPOT 911 alert occurs in Australia, the SPOT GEOS Response Center contacts the AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) Rescue Coordination Centre. From there AMSA contacts the local State Police who are the controlling authority for Search and Rescue.
Ask for Help  -  Request help from friends and family in your exact location
bulletSPOT 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
bulletSPOT 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 (optional service - see below)
bulletSPOT sends one message every 10 minutes for 24 hours or until SPOT is powered off. Example map click here or follow GPSOZ's mapping vehicle here.

Small and Light:

Size: 111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm (4.38 X 2.75 X 1.5")
Approximate Weight: 209 grams (7.37 ounces)
 

Coverage:

 SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of North America, Europe and Australia, portions of South America, 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 1.5V lithium batteries; under normal usage a full battery charge should meet or exceed the following :

bulletPower on, unused: Approx. 1 year
bulletSPOTcasting tracking mode: Approx. 14 days
bullet9-1-1 mode: Up to 7 consecutive days
bulletSPOTcheck OK/√: 1900 messages

Operating Conditions:
SPOT works around the world virtually anywhere

bulletOperating Temperatures: -40C to +85C (-40F to +185F)
bulletOperating Altitude: -91 m to +6,492 m (-300 ft to +21,000 ft)
bulletWeight: 209 grams (7.37 ounces)
bulletDimensions:  111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm (approx. 4.38 x 2.75 x 1.75 inches)
bulletFloats in water
bulletWaterproof to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
bulletHumidity Rated:
bulletMIL-STD-810E Method 507.3, 95% to 100% condensing
bulletSalt Fog Rated
bulletPer MIL_STD 810E Method 509.3, 5% NaCl, 95% distilled water
bulletVibration
bulletPer SAE J1455
bulletRandom, 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, 0.04g2/Hz, one hour per axis
bulletDrop
bulletDropped twice on all six sides from one meter onto hard surface.

Certifications

bulletROHS and WEEE compliant.
bulletCertified to FCC and CE emissions, immunity and safety regulations.
bulletMeets 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.

Mandatory service - US$115/yr basic satellite service subscription includes:

ALERT 9-1-1:

Dispatch emergency responders to your exact location.

CHECK IN:

Let contacts know where you are and that you're okay.

ASK FOR HELP:

Request help from friends and family at your exact location.

Annual subscription includes unlimited emails and 200 SMS (additional SMS charged at US$0.10/SMS)

Optional Service:

TRACK PROGRESS:

US $49.99/yr Tracking Upgrade Option
Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google Maps.

Who's using SPOT?

is currently exploring this location

 

are currently here

SPOT assisted rescue off Tasmania's West Coast - read more here.

In the box:

bulletSPOT device
bullet2 * AA lithium batteries
bulletUser manual

Read more at www.findmespot.com

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