 "SPOT TRACKER" | 2009-11-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1FPKQZODO5QX4 |
Purchased for hunting and open ocean sailing. For that "just in case" need. Works exactly as advertised. Never wanted to pay for the service, but if I needed it, it would have easily paid for itself. I used the "help" feature differently, though. (Not the 911 feature.) Instead of requesting help from friends or family, I merely informed them of a change in plans and would contact them asap. I figured that they're really not going to be able to do anything to help me, except, perhaps worry... After the "change of plans" notice went out, I followed with a "checking in" notice to assure them that all was well.
Very easy to use and equally easy to set up the account online. Locks on to satellites quite quickly.
Well worth the peace of mind for friends/family when in the wilderness or on the ocean. Not to mention the capability of getting real help in a real emergency.
There is a down-side, however. When the feces impacts the rotary oscillator, this tracker will not be able to replace the reliability and accuracy of a 406 Mhz EPIRB. It just comes close enough to be able to do what we want within a tighter budget. |
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| "Beautiful Gadget, One Suggestion" | 2009-11-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2NSKUFH8VLBQ2 |
Spot is a must have for any adventurer or anyone with loved ones who may worry about them when away.
There is three messages "Ok", "Help" and "911".
I use the "OK" message just to send updates on my location.
I had to inform those monitoring, that I would use the "Help" button to notify them that something had happened which may cause me to be late, everyone is ok. This is a bit different from it's intended use.
The "911" doesn't provide a message option as well it shouldn't. In the event of a 911 rescue personal are dispatched.
My only suggestion is to add a forth button so that "Help" can be used for "I need help but it's not an all out emergency".
The additional button could be used to send the message that something happened which may cause me to be late but everyone is ok, therefore we don't need assistance.
Love Spot! |
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| "Works exceptionally well" | 2009-11-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: A335Q0FE76K16M |
I often travel at night on country roads where there is no cell phone service. I wanted this device so that I could keep in contact with my husband and let him know that I'm all right at points along the way. I also wanted something with me so that if I did get into trouble, I could call for help.
So far, SPOT has performed exceptionally well; every message that I've sent has been received. I leave SPOT on my dash board and the messages get through. I have even sent an "OK" message from my window sill at home, under a covered porch, and the message went through.
I've noticed that the older posts are mostly negative and that the newer posts tend toward positive. It may be that Globalstar has improved their product. I can't say if that's the reason why my SPOT works so well, I only know that it does.
I recommend this product wholeheartedly without reservation. |
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 "Be Aware!!!" | 2009-10-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: AVBP5ID7TLL9P |
| Be aware that if you choose to use their service,they will automatically renew your subscription every year without any prior notice. You will be on the hook to pay for the service even if you do not want it, need it, or have authorized it. They will not drop the charges once you are past your renewal date, even if you no longer own the device. This company has the worst customer service of any company I have dealt with in many years. |
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| "It really works better than expected" | 2009-10-12 |
| - Reviewed By rthomas278 |
I work in central Idaho, in and around the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness area. The guy I work with and I have been using the Spots through out the summer, and have been sending "Ok" messages every time we are out in the field, just to see what the limits of the spot are.
Thus far, we have sent over 500 positions, and haven't had any instances where it doesn't get out, and the message gets through. The tree cover is moderate, but we are frequently down in canyons, and the link has always gotten out.
This weekend, I slid my truck off a mountain road, and needed to use the "911" button. Help arrived about an hour later, which considering, I was 25 pavement miles, and another 25-miles into the woods on dirt roads, is really quick. (I'm unhurt, but the truck may be totaled.)
I plan to buy units for my brothers for Christmass this year. |
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| "great peace of mind." | 2009-10-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3PHVZGEDZYC7L |
My husband is an underwater fisherman off the coast of Maine from Sept. to Jan. - weather conditions and the nature of the job are inherently dangerous. Often there is no cell phone coverage.
When he's out of the water, he hits the button and I get an email and a text so I know he's out of the water, safe and on dry land. It's great.
If something ever happened to the boat/him, knowing that he can push the 911 button and rescue services can get to him offers amazing peace of mind. |
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