Introducing SPOT, the world’s first satellite messenger. SPOT gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when and where you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it. And since it’s satellite-based, SPOT works around the world, even where cell phones don’t. It’s your story. Live to tell about it.
SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia, portions of South America, Northern Africa and Northeastern Asia, and hundreds of thousands of miles offshore of these areas.
Never be lost, stranded or be in potentially in life threatening situations in remote areas beyond the range of cellular phones.
Now, with Spot Satellite Messenger you can send a message for help or tell family members, friends or the emergency responders where to find you using GPS accuracy regardless of cellular coverage. Help is just a push button away!
Who needs a SPOT unit?
- Hikers, Campers & Hunters
- Cross Country and Downhill Skiers
- International Travelers
- Teenagers
- Long Distance Drivers & Truckers
- Recreational and Professional Pilots
- Anyone Who Lives In Remote Locations
- Recreational and Professional Boaters
- Cross Country and Downhill Skiers
- Mountain Climbers
- Anyone that travels outside of cellular range
This is an essential line of communication in emergency situations. There are over 64 million consumers in the United States that are outdoor enthusiasts. The National Association for Search and Rescue has participated in an estimated 50,000 or more search and rescue missions each year. These rescues usually begin and the rescuers have no inclination where the victim may be located. Not only can SPOT send messages to family, friends, or the authorities it also provides GPS accuracy on your location. The SPOT satellite messenger gives a location within 20 feet of accuracy. The SPOT is great for commercial lone worker safety applications or for people who live in areas where natural disasters may occur. Drivers who drive outside their cell phone coverage area would also benefit from this valuable tool.
SPOT has a rugged waterproof construction, floats, and is functional in extreme temperatures and climates. It uses AA lithium batteries that have a standby of approximately 12 months. It is light and easy to transport with coverage in practically all of the continental United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and Australia, sections of South America, Northern Africa, and Northeastern Asia. This also has coverage in hundreds or thousands of miles offshore to these areas.
There is a proven 99.4% reliability with the SPOT system. They process over 6 million messages a month or approximately 2.3 messages per second. The SPOT network uses a GPS satellite system to verify a user’s location.
Optional unlimited tracking service will transmit your location to friends and family using Google maps every 10 minutes for a 24 hour period. Tracking can be reactivated by the user of the spot unit by a press of a button.
Spot Coverage Area
| Part Number | SPOT1 |
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| Product Type | Electronics > Communications > Telephony > Satellite Phones |
| Satellite Network | Globalstar |
| Brand | SPOT |
| Description | Introducing SPOT, the world’s first satellite messenger. SPOT gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when and where you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it. And since it’s satellite-based, SPOT works around the world, even where cell phones don’t. It’s your story. Live to tell about it. SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia, portions of South America, Northern Africa and Northeastern Asia, and hundreds of thousands of miles offshore of these areas. Never be lost, stranded or be in potentially in life threatening situations in remote areas beyond the range of cellular phones. Now, with Spot Satellite Messenger you can send a message for help or tell family members, friends or the emergency responders where to find you using GPS accuracy regardless of cellular coverage. Help is just a push button away! Who needs a SPOT unit?
This is an essential line of communication in emergency situations. There are over 64 million consumers in the United States that are outdoor enthusiasts. The National Association for Search and Rescue has participated in an estimated 50,000 or more search and rescue missions each year. These rescues usually begin and the rescuers have no inclination where the victim may be located. Not only can SPOT send messages to family, friends, or the authorities it also provides GPS accuracy on your location. The SPOT satellite messenger gives a location within 20 feet of accuracy. The SPOT is great for commercial lone worker safety applications or for people who live in areas where natural disasters may occur. Drivers who drive outside their cell phone coverage area would also benefit from this valuable tool. SPOT has a rugged waterproof construction, floats, and is functional in extreme temperatures and climates. It uses AA lithium batteries that have a standby of approximately 12 months. It is light and easy to transport with coverage in practically all of the continental United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and Australia, sections of South America, Northern Africa, and Northeastern Asia. This also has coverage in hundreds or thousands of miles offshore to these areas. There is a proven 99.4% reliability with the SPOT system. They process over 6 million messages a month or approximately 2.3 messages per second. The SPOT network uses a GPS satellite system to verify a user’s location. Optional unlimited tracking service will transmit your location to friends and family using Google maps every 10 minutes for a 24 hour period. Tracking can be reactivated by the user of the spot unit by a press of a button.
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| Features | No |
| Package Includes | No |
| Specs | No |
| Coverage Map | No |
| Coverage Area | North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia |
| Airtime Rates | Base Subscription - $99.99 Per Year; Tracking - Add $49.99 Per Year; Road Side Assistance - Add $30 Per Year |
| Price | $149.99 |
Tracking - Add $49.99 Per Year;
Road Side Assistance - Add $30 Per Year

