When you’re stepping off the grid, take the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™. 100% satellite technology provides emergency communications, personal messaging andlocation-based tracking. SPOT’s global network of satellites let’s you send messages from almost anywhere on the planet with your GPS location. Whether you’re hiking, fishing off-shore, 4-wheeling, driving across country with your family or working remotely outdoors, SPOT helps you stay connected.
SOS: Emergency assistance request sent with your GPS location to GEOS every 5 min until batteries die or until cancelled
Help/SPOT Assist Request help from friends and family every 5 min for 1 hour. Up to 10 contacts – phone & email
Check-in/OK Lets contacts know where you are and that you’re okay. Attempts to send three messages to help ensure successful transmission. Up to 10 contacts–phone & email. Contacts will receive only 1 message
Custom Message Create custom non-urgent message to send to friends and family
Track Progress Acquires your GPS location every 10 minutes for 24 hours. Sends each location one time. Previous 2 track points sent with current track point helping ensure consistent recording of movements