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The SPOT-2 includes all of the same functionality as the SPOT-1 and is 30% smaller and 30% lighter with more features.

With the SPOT Satellite 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 where cell phones won’t.

This is a "must have" item for boaters, hikers, campers and backpackers who travel solo or with a group. This innovative device can save your life and keep you "in touch" with family, friends, as well as Search and Rescue ( SAR ) personnel when an emergency occurs and it will work regardless of how remote your location may become.

• Choice of color: Silver or Orange
• 30% Smaller
• 30% Lighter
• Faster GPS Acquisition New Features / Enhancements:
• Advanced GPS
• GPS acquisition light
• Custom message button
• Enhanced antenna performance
• Dedicated tracking button
• Improved tracking performance
• Safety covers over S.O.S. and Help buttons
• Replaceable button covers
• Illuminated buttons
• Message sent indicator light
• Includes armband case
• Recyclable packaging

Features SOS:

• Emergency assistance request sent with your GPS location to GEOS every 5 min until batteries die or until cancelled
• Help/SPOT Assist: Request help from friends and family every 5 min for 1 hour. Up to 10 contacts – phone & email
• Check In: Lets contacts know where you are and that you’re okay. Attempts to send three messages to help ensure successful transmission. Up to 10 contacts–phone & email. Contacts will receive only 1 message
• Custom Message: Create custom non-urgent message to send to friends and family
• Track Progress: Acquires your GPS location every 10 minutes for 24 hours. Sends each location one time. Previous 2 track points sent with current track point helping ensure consistent recording of movements
• 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, 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
• Color: Matte orange and gloss silver Replaceable
• Button Covers: One set included

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 fixed 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 fix, SPOt sends distress signal without GPS position to emergency response center Previous Check In or track Mode data provides fast and close proximity

Specifications:

• Export Data: CSV (spreadsheet), KML (Google Earth™), GPX (GPS data)
• Certifications: FCC, IC
  • WEEE: Outside of Case
  • SAR, RoHS, CE1313: Inside Case
• Additional Specs:
  • Size: 3.7” x 2.6” x 1.0” (9.4 x 6.6 x 2.5 cm)
  • Wt: 5.2 oz (147.4 g)
• SOS transmit: 5 min. intervals until batteries die, 1350 transmissions on fresh battery
• Help/SPOT Assist transmit: 5 min. intervals for 1 hr
• Check In/Custom Message transmit: three times within 20 min. - only posts one
• 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-810F Method 507.4 95% to 100% condensing
• Salt Fog: Per MIL-StD 810E Method 509.3, 5% NaCl, 95% distilled water
• Vibration: Per SAE J1455, Random, 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, 0.04g_/Hz
• Water Proof: 16.4 ft (5 m) submersion for 1 hour
• Buoyant: Yes
• Power:
  • Batteries: 3 AAA lithium transmission
  • Power: 0.16 Watts
  • Standby mode: 110 days
• LEDs:
  • On/Off OK/Check Message track SOS
  • Help
  • GPS Acquired
  • Message Sent

ALERT 9-1-1: Use this function in the event of a life threatening or critical emergency to notify emergency services of your exact location and that you need assistance. The GEOS International Emergency Response Center alerts the appropriate agencies worldwide.

How It Works:
Once activated, SPOT will acquire its exact coordinates from the GPS network, and send that location along with a distress message to a GEOS International Emergency Response Center every five minutes until cancelled. The Emergency Response Center notifies the appropriate emergency responders based on your location and personal information – which may include local police, highway patrol, the Coast Guard, our country’s embassy or consulate, or other emergency response or search and rescue teams – as well as notifying your emergency contact person(s) about the receipt of a distress signal.

Coverage* - SPOT 2 works around the world, including virtually all of North America, Europe and Australia, portions of South America, Northern Africa and Northeastern Asia, and hundreds or thousands of miles offshore of these areas. See coverage on findmespot.com for maps and current coverage.

* Subscriptions for SPOT activation must be ordered through www.findmespot.com

SPOT Feature Comparison Chart / SPOT-1 vs SPOT-2