SPOT’s message and tracking functions enable users to send messages to friends, family or emergency responders, based upon varying levels of need and to visually track the location of the SPOT Satellite Messenger: 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: * Alert 9-1-1 – Dispatch emergency responders to your exact location o SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes until power is depleted or 911 is cancelled. Ask for Help – Request help from friends and family in your exact location o SPOT 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 o SPOT 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™ o SPOT sends one message every 10 minutes for 24 hours or until SPOT is powered off. 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 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 $99.99 USD/yr basic satellite service subscription includes: ALERT 9-1-1: Dispatch emergency responders to your exact 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 exact location. Unlimited usage included. Terms and conditions apply Upgrade Services: 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 |
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