SPOT
SPOT is the world’s first and only Satellite messenger.
SPOT Send messages via Satellite to e-mail addresses and/or cell phones.
Each message contains 2 things:
- GPS Coordinates (+- 5 feet)
- A link to Google Maps
There are 3 modes of Messaging:
- “911″ — When the 911 button is pressed, a message is sent to our international 911 response center. The proper authorities are then dispatched to your location.
- “OK” — The OK button is used to send an all is well message to friends and family.
- “HELP” — The help button is designed to be used in non-life threatening situations. The people on your contact list are notified of your position and request for assistance.
Please Note: There is also a tracking feature. Every 10 minutes for 24 hours, your position is plotted. With your permision, anyone with an Internet connection can monitor your progress. The tracking feature is also an excellent personal trip log that is a great compliment to photos or journal entries.
Coverage
SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of North America, South America, Europe and Australia, 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 lithium batteries; under normal usage a full battery charge should meet or exceed the following:
- Power on, unused: Approx. 1 year
- SPOTcasting tracking mode: Approx. 14 days
- 9-1-1 mode: Up to 7 consecutive days
- SPOTcheck OK: 1900 messages
Operating Conditions
SPOT works around the world virtually anywhere:
- Operating Temperatures: -40°F to +185°F
- Operating Altitude: -300ft to +21,000ft
- Floats in water
- Waterproof to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
- Humidity Rated: MIL-STD-810E Method 507.3, 95% to 100% condensing
- Salt Fog Rated: Per MIL_STD 810E Method 509.3, 5% NaCl, 95% distilled water
- Vibration
- Per SAE J1455
- Random, 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, 0.04g2/Hz, one hour per axis
- Drop: Dropped twice on all six sides from one meter onto hard surface.
Certifications
- ROHS and WEEE compliant.
- Certified to FCC and CE emissions, immunity and safety regulations.
- Meets 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.
SPOT UNIT RENTAL RATES
| Daily (from 7 am one day until 7 am the next) |
$ 6.00 |
| Weekly (from 7 am day one until 5 pm day seven) |
$ 20.00 |
| Month (1st month) (from 7 am day one until 5 pm day thirty) |
$ 60.00 |
| Month (2nd and each additional) (from 7 am day one until 5 pm day thirty) |
$ 40.00 |
Terms of Rental
Note: Unit comes equipped with 2 disposable Lithium AA batteries, it would be advisable for user to carry fresh spare batteries.
Message Set-up: At time of rental DMTS will set up to five (5) email and five (5) mobile device numbers (mobile devices must be SMS
(text) capable and have the feature turned on with their respective carrier) to send “OK” and “HELP” messages to for the user. As well as set up the text (115 characters max) for the respective messages.
DMTS will also input the supplied emergency contact information. DMTS is not responsible for any errors in the email addresses or mobile device numbers entered for the rental unit.
Return Date: The unit must be returned by noon the next day, after the last contracted day on local rental otherwise a double charge
for a single day will be levied. All one month or longer rentals to be returned within 2 days after the contracted period ends.
Customer responsible for lose or damage to unit.
Spot Packages
$99.99 USD/yr basic satellite service subscription includes:
- ALERT 9-1-1: Dispatch emergency responders to your location. Unlimited usage included.
- CHECK IN: Let contacts know where you are and that you’re okay. Unlimited usage included.
- ASK FOR HELP: Request help from friends and family at your location. Unlimited usage included.
Track Progress:
$49.99/yr USD Tracking Upgrade Option Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google Maps™.
GEOS Search & Rescue Benefit
$7.95/yr USD (if purchased at initial activation. $150.00 USD afterwards) Provides up to $100,000 USD of additional search and rescue resources, including helicopter extraction around the world and reimbursement benefits – underwritten by Lloyd’s of London – for any emergency service expenses incurred. For more information, including terms and conditions, visit http://www.geosalliance.com/sar