SPOT is the world's first satellite messenger. SPOT sends your exact GPS coordinates and selected messages to tell others of your location and status.
SPOT works around the world, independently of cellular networks. Works in virtually all of North America, Europe and Australia, portions of South America, Northern Africa and Northeastern Asia, and hundreds of miles offshore of these areas.
SPOT features four key functions that enable users to send messages to friends, family, or emergency responders, based on varying levels of need:
9-1-1 Alert - Dispatches emergency responders to your exact location
Help Alert - Requests help from friends and family in your exact location
OK Alert - Upgrades contacts and lets them know where you are and that you're okay
Track Progress Feature - Sends and saves your location allowing contacts to track your progress using GOOGLE MAPS
Operating temperatures: -40F to +185F
Operating altitude: -300 ft. to +21,000 ft.
Floats in water
Waterproof to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
Drop resistant: dropped twice on all six sides from one meter onto hard surface without damage
OSHA certified intrinsically safe to Class 1, Division 1, Group A-D standards
Satellite services must be purchased through SPOT Inc. Easy to follow instructions are included in owners manual.