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09-27-2009, 06:02 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: KSLC
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SPOT's 911 function does work!
Today, at the finish of a two day cross -country; my wife placed her headset on top of the SPOT satellite tracker, which was still activated. Seems the headset accidently pushed the 911 button.
Within about two minutes, my cell phone was ringing with someone from SPOT's "emergency assistance". I assured them that we were okay; as well as finding the headsets resting upon the 911 button.
As with a previous poster, and his test out in the middle of a desert with his truck & SPOT; I was more than pleased! This system does work! And I think it's worth every penny!
L.Adamson --- RV6A
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09-27-2009, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Savannah, GA
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That's nice to know!
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Todd
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RV-10 Vesta V8 LS2/BMA EFIS/One formerly flying at 3J1 Hobbs stopped at 150 hours
Savannah, GA and Ridgeland, SC
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09-27-2009, 11:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 426
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Sounds like something I would do but thanks for posting this. I use my SPot on every flight but it is good to know it works as advertised.
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John Adams
Seattle
RV7 600+hrs
Paid 12/2014
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09-28-2009, 06:55 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Mendon South Carolina
Posts: 1,391
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Other than size what is the benefit of the new version?
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Milt Concannon
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09-28-2009, 07:03 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Posts: 2,647
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The 911 function is under a button cover so you don't accidentally press it.
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Patrick Kelley - Flagstaff, AZ
RV-6A N156PK - Flying too much to paint
RV-10 14MX(reserved) - Fuselage on gear
http://www.mykitlog.com/flion/
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09-28-2009, 07:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: North Liberty, IA
Posts: 85
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N395V
Other than size what is the benefit of the new version?
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They claim:
- improved GPS chipset so it doesn't loose fix as often as the old one did
- improved transmitting antenna so more packets reach the satellite (mine, old one, still never reached 100% for any trip)
- small size and availability in gray color |
09-28-2009, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 21
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I <3 my SPOT. Great for solo motorcycle trips, GA flying, backpacking, etc. I tote it around a lot more than I thought I would, though thankfully I haven't had to use it yet, except to say OK to my folks.
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09-28-2009, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: santa barbara, CA
Posts: 1,681
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More buttons. The old one combined the tracking/OK message function onto one button, requiring you to turn off the unit to change from one to the other.
erich
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