RoadRunner Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I picked up a spot locator beacon a few weeks back and this is the real deal. A really cool device that works off satellight- different than other locator systems that require a cell phone signal. It has a help button to contact a prerecorded assistance message to friends, an optional tracking signal that anyone with a computer and your link address can watch your trip progress on a 10 minute basis. With the best safety device of a 911 button that signal their emergency headquarters to contact the closest emergency assistance to your group. The unit is $150 and the service with the optional tracking beacons service is $150 a year US. It works great and is a real treat for people interested in the trip you are on but unable to go. A nice tool Here is the link http://international.findmespot.com/ Best regards RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 This is the unit strapped onto the handle bar, runs on (2) lithium batteries for a full week of tracking service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobraap Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 The only thing that I wish it had was several levels of emergency response. I wish it has a way of sending text messages you could type in the field. Something like "Out of gas need help soon" vs "injured rider need help NOW" Can you record messages on the device? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 The only thing that I wish it had was several levels of emergency response. I wish it has a way of sending text messages you could type in the field. Something like "Out of gas need help soon" vs "injured rider need help NOW"Can you record messages on the device? DooBraap, you can record a custom check in message and the help message prior to your departure from your computer. the check in message is usually something like, we are taking a break, and or in for the night----ect the help message is usually like ------we need you to send assistance, we are all ok but unable to move for our location due to mechanical breakdown ect This is the next option down from signaling emergency service It would be nice for some field features, perhaps that will come. Best regards RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 it's a nice device, it makes my wife feel good that she can track me from her computer while i'm in the backcountry. Gutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimneyguy Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I have had one for a year now. I have used it all over the place even in Europe. I take it on the boat, in the truck, hiking, just about everywere. It really works well. It does make my wife feel better when I am off being adventursome. I always leave a plan of what I am doing with a few people so that if I use the send help button they will have a clue what I might need. Leaving a plan with folks is always a good idea anyway. The folks on my help list know to contact my wife or son to see how to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkw Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have used mine for over a year and it is great for having family and friends follow your route. I also ride alone some and the 911 feature is a bit of piece of mind. It also worked in Peru and Equador!!! GW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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