The great outdoors can be a big, uncertain place. SPOT is the world's first satellite messenger, using the GPS satellite system to determine your location, and communications satellites to transmit that information to the chosen recipient. SPOT gives you and your loved ones peace of mind by allowing you to notify them or a GEOS International 9-1-1 Emergency Response Centre of your exact location via Google Maps, and to send for assistance in time of need around the world.

How SPOT works

1. GPS satellites provide coordinates.
2. SPOT messenger's onboard GPS chip determines your exact coordinates and sends your location and message to the SPOT satellite system.
3. SPOT commercial satellites relay your message to specific satellite antennas around the world.
4. Satellite antennas and supporting equipment route your message and location to the appropriate network.
5. Your message is delivered according to your instructions via text message, email or emergency notification via the response centre.

Coverage

SPOT 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 off-shore of these areas.

Battery Life and Usage

• Power ON, unused: Approx. 1 year
• SPOTcasting tracking mode: Approx. 14 days
• 9-1-1 mode: Up to 7 consecutive days
• HELP mode: up to 1900 messages
• SPOTcheck OK/: up to 1900 messages

Operating Conditions and Climate

• SPOT floats, but the SPOT logo needs to be facing the sky for the unit to work
• Waterproof to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
• Operating Temperatures: -4