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<blockquote data-quote="cleonard" data-source="post: 13980" data-attributes="member: 21"><p>Never to summon help and I hope it stays that way. There are two models the old and the new. The new one has a better GPS receiver and can send one more bit.</p><p></p><p>The old one can send three different messages. The first is an OK, the second is HELP, and the third is 911. All three send your current GPS location. The 911 is automatically handed off to emergency response. You can set different predetermined messages that get sent with all three. The messages can be emails and/or SMS text messages to cell numbers. I have mine all setup to my wife. </p><p></p><p>My main use has been to send the OK message to my wife and she likes that a lot. I ride where the cell does not reach so it is good for her piece of mind.</p><p></p><p>The main functional difference is a fourth message that can be sent with the new model. There is also a new model that is also a normal GPS receiver. Two units in one.</p><p></p><p>The biggest issue with them is they don't contact very well under a lot of cover. When I get to a place with a good view of the sky it works 100%. Under heavy tree cover not so much. Same with being in a steep raving with not much access to the sky.</p><p></p><p>I've seen the first gen SPOT for as low as $35 on craigslist and ebay. Service is $99/yr. There are more extras you can get as well.</p><p></p><p>Head on over to <a href="http://www.findmespot.com" target="_blank">www.findmespot.com</a> for info.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cleonard, post: 13980, member: 21"] Never to summon help and I hope it stays that way. There are two models the old and the new. The new one has a better GPS receiver and can send one more bit. The old one can send three different messages. The first is an OK, the second is HELP, and the third is 911. All three send your current GPS location. The 911 is automatically handed off to emergency response. You can set different predetermined messages that get sent with all three. The messages can be emails and/or SMS text messages to cell numbers. I have mine all setup to my wife. My main use has been to send the OK message to my wife and she likes that a lot. I ride where the cell does not reach so it is good for her piece of mind. The main functional difference is a fourth message that can be sent with the new model. There is also a new model that is also a normal GPS receiver. Two units in one. The biggest issue with them is they don't contact very well under a lot of cover. When I get to a place with a good view of the sky it works 100%. Under heavy tree cover not so much. Same with being in a steep raving with not much access to the sky. I've seen the first gen SPOT for as low as $35 on craigslist and ebay. Service is $99/yr. There are more extras you can get as well. Head on over to [url]www.findmespot.com[/url] for info. [/QUOTE]
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