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Tim Olson
Joined: 25 Jan 2007
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 Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:36 am Post subject: FS: SPOT Connect |
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I've got a SPOT connect that I got new at OSH last year to use until I did my Alaska trip. It also is the only thing that works out in the Bahamas and way down in Mexico, but I probably won't bother to use it in the Bahamas and won't likely go back to Mexico soon.
The spit connect is the one that can link to a smart phone and be used to send some predefined messages, and also you can type-and-send too, so it is kind of cool in that you can send people messages from the plane with info like "we just diverted and won't arrive tonight....will contact you later", or "we just had an off airport landing but we're all fine.". So the reason ingot the spot was because of that plus the Alaska trip.
At this time though I don't think I'll renew the contract on the spot. I could hang onto it and activate it later but if anyone wants it for $100, I'll sell it. I'll throw in the extra couple pairs (I think I have 4) of lithium batteries too. My contract expires August 21 so you can use it for the trip home from OSH too.
The only thing I did NOT like about it, is that in order to start the breadcrumbs tracking you HAVE to use the smart phone app to turn it on. You can do SOS without the phone, but to enable tracking you must use the phone. Once tracking is on, you can turn off Bluetooth and forget about it for the rest of the trip.
Any takers just shoot me an email off list. If it doesn't go, maybe next year I'll use it for the bahamas, or, if there is interest, maybe I'll start renting it out for those of us that only want it for one or two trips a year....as long as it is being used by enough people to put a dent in the contract, I don't mind keeping it. Again, if some wanted to rent it for the trip home from OSH it's available. I hate even asking for any rental but at $150/yr it's not something I care to being anymore if I'm footing the whole bill.
Tim
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AirMike
Joined: 27 Feb 2007
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Location: Nevada
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 4:42 am Post subject: SPOT Connect - FYI |
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I have a spot also, but I use it in the west over some pretty rough the terrain. I am fairly satisfied with the product except for a few quirks. I send my wife a spot , "I'm ok message" when I am out in the boomers. I also like to take it on cruises, but I have found a few voids. It does not work in the Central Pacific Ocean and is unreliable in Alaska. I sent a few messages in Alaska, and the unit said that (green light) the message was sent, but it was not sent! I looked at the new deLorme InReach unit at OSH yesterday, but even with the rebate of $50 it is $200 and there are VERY high fees like $25 per month plus activation fees. If you want to suspend service there are other costs. I would say that except for professional bush flyers or Alaskan travelers, I would hesitate to purchase.
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Tim Olson
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:27 am Post subject: FS: SPOT Connect |
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I had good luck in Alaska. The only times it gave me grief was when I forgot to start it. Photo attached.
On Jul 25, 2012, at 7:42 AM, "AirMike" <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> wrote:
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I have a spot also, but I use it in the west over some pretty rough the terrain. I am fairly satisfied with the product except for a few quirks. I send my wife a spot , "I'm ok message" when I am out in the boomers. I also like to take it on cruises, but I have found a few voids. It does not work in the Central Pacific Ocean and is unreliable in Alaska. I sent a few messages in Alaska, and the unit said that (green light) the message was sent, but it was not sent! I looked at the new deLorme InReach unit at OSH yesterday, but even with the rebate of $50 it is $200 and there are VERY high fees like $25 per month plus activation fees. If you want to suspend service there are other costs. I would say that except for professional bush flyers or Alaskan travelers, I would hesitate to purchase.
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