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The SPOT 2 Satellite GPS Messenger helps you get back alive…with Help after cell phone signals die.
With the SPOT 2 Satellite GPS Messenger, you and your loved ones have peace of mind knowing help is always within reach. SPOT is the only device of its kind, using the GPS satellite network to acquire its coordinates, and then sending its location – with a link to Google Maps™ – and a pre-programmed message via a commercial satellite network.
And unlike Personal Locator Beacons, SPOT does more than just call for help. Tracking your progress, checking in with loved ones, and non-emergency assistance are also available, all at the push of a button. And because it uses 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world – even where cell phones don't.
Includes soft nylon case with slot cutout for carabiner attachment, and Velcro for dashboard mount. Removable nylon/elastic arm band with adjustable Vecro closure.
New Features/Enhancements
• The new SPOT 2 is 30% Smaller and 30% Lighter.
• Easier navigation with dedicated function buttons.
• Faster GPS Acquisition with enhanced antenna performance.
• Safety covers over the S.O.S. and Help buttons prevents accidental transmissions.
• GPS acquisition light shows you when GPS signal has been made.
• Message sent indicator light shows that your message was sent.
• A dedicated tracking button makes in much easier to get into tracking mode, and verify that you are in tracking mode.
• Tracking performance has been improved with built in memory that can send the coordinates of the previous location, just in case it didn’t get out because of interference.
• Buttons are now illuminated for easier use at night.
• Includes
Functions/Buttons
SPOT features six key functions that enable users to send messages to friends, family or emergency responders, based upon varying levels of need:
S.O.S. – Use this function In the event of a life threatening or other critical emergency to notify emergency services of your GPS location and that you need assistance. The GEOS International Emergency Response Center alerts the appropriate agencies worldwide – for example contacting 9-1-1 responders in North America and 1-1-2 responders in Europe.
Help – In the event of a non-life threatening emergency, you can use this function to notify your personal contacts that you need assistance. Additional SPOT Assist services can be purchased and programmed to your Help button as well. When activated with SPOT Assist, the Help button will notify professional services either on the land or water. SPOT has partnered with national service providers to offer non-life threatening assistance.
OK – This feature allows you to let your friends and family know that all is OK with a pre-programmed message along with your GPS location. With a push of a button a message is sent via email or SMS to up to 10 pre-determined contacts and your waypoint is stored in your SPOT account for later reference. Your stored waypoints can be easily integrated into a SPOT Shared Page or SPOT Adventure account.
Custom Message – This feature allows you to let your friends and family now receive a custom message along with your GPS location with a push of a button. Use this feature as a secondary OK message or transfer your personal help alert to this message function if you are using a SPOT Assist service on your Help button.
Tracking – This feature allows you to send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress in near real time using Google Maps. With your SPOT account you have the ability to set up a SPOT Shared Page which allows you to show your SPOT GPS locations to others on a Google Map.
*Low-Cost satellite service subscription required.
Awards
• Backpacker Magazine 2008 Editors’ Choice Award
• Cabela’s 2008 Buyers’ Choice Gold Medal Award
• Consumer Electronics Association 2008 Innovations Design and Engineering Award
- Specifications
- Export Data: CSV (spreadsheet), KML (Google Earth™), GPX (GPS data)
- SPOT Adventures.com
- Certifications: FCC, IC, WEEE, SAR, RoHS, CE
- Size: 3.7” x 2.6” x 1.0” (9.4 x 6.6 x 2.5 cm)
- Weight: 5.2 oz (147.4 g)
- GPS Lat. Lon. datum format: WGS-84
- Operating Environment: Temperature: -22°F to +140°F (-30°C to +60°C)
- Altitude: -328 ft to 21,325 ft (-100 m to +6500 m)
- Humidity: MIL-STD 810E Method 509.3, 5% NaCl, 95% distilled water
- Vibration: Per SAE J1455, Random, 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, 0.04g_/Hz
- Waterproof: Up to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
- Battery: When utilizing 3 fully charged AAA Energizer® Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92), you can anticipate the following battery life in the specified operating environments:
- #1 - 100% Clear Sky
- #2 - 50% Clear Sky / 50% Obstructed Sky
- Power On: 3 months / 3 months
- SOS: 6 days / 3 days
- Tracking: 7 days / 3.5 days
- Messages: 700 messages / 350 messages
- Stored: Several years / Several years
- Technology
- GPS Satellites: 21 ft (6.4 m) location accuracy
- LEO Satellites: 1610-1620 MHz L-band frequency
- Satellite Speed: 17,000 MPH, 114 min. to circle earth
- Distance: 876 miles (1414 km) above Earth
- Altitude (twenty times closer than fi xed satellites)
- Requires less power:
- • Less power usage allows more frequent updates
- • Less power usage allows other value-added uses
- Visibility: 1 to 4 at any one time
- More satellites for SOS detection than anyone
- More satellites means signal can be detected sooner
- Angle of Detection: Constantly changing, helps in dense coverage
- Beam Coverage: Overlaps, increased detection probability
- Movement: Constantly, 8 planes 52° inclination
- Communication: If no GPS fi x, SPOT sends distress signal without GPS position to emergency response center
- LEDs:
- On/Off Check-in / OK
- Message Track
- SOS Help
- GPS Acquired Message Sent
- Additional Information
- Emergency Response Center: GEOS is operational 7 days/wk. 365 days a year, operating out of Houston, Texas (2 addl. backup locations)
- History Review: Review all Check-in/OK, Track, Alert SOS, and Help locations via findmespot.com using Google Maps for up to 30 days
- Shared Page: You can share messages and locations with others via a personal shared page (optional password protection) or SPOT Adventures account at www.spotadventures.com. Live data viewing up to 7 days, data storage in account up to 30 days. Can have up to 10 shared pages
- Button Covers: Prevent accidental activation of SOS or Help features
- GPS Signal Indicator: Visual LED status of GPS signal acquired
- Message Sent Indicator: Visual LED status of message sent
- Security: Data protection via the latest techniques. 3rd party penetration testing two times/yr by Plynt.com VeriSign certificate (Share Page & Login Site) Latest security patches updated quarterly. Network has firewalls and port scanning
- Removable Case: Flexible attachment solution providing Arm Band, Carabiner & Car Dash attachment. Reflective material
- International Communication: Universally accepted icons to communicate button features
- Replaceable Button Covers: One set included
- *Low-Cost satellite service subscription required.
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