Post by eddiep on Oct 2, 2009 14:54:32 GMT -8
I was in West Marine yesterday on Mill Street looking for some boat supplies when I saw they have "SPOT" GPS devices for sale. These are the little orange pager looking things that you can send pre programmed emails to family members, ask for assistance or declare a medical emergency. It communicates through a sattelite system and uses GPS to track your coordinates. It can also plot your route via Google Earth if you want.
I've wondered how long I'd have to walk if I landed out somewhere, or worse yet, if I was injured and needed help but could not walk far to get it. Of course the cell phone won't in the middle of nowhere so it's a valid concern.
So anyhow they are --$49-- after rebates until the 28th of October I believe. For reference Wings and Wheels has them listed for about $110, other sires as high as 169 (!!). This doesn't include the yearly service fee required to make the unit work of course. Check online if you are interested I can't recall the rate as I'm still just considering this as an option still.
If you're a backpacker, camper, or otherwise adventurous soul it may have multiple uses besides the "what if" scenario for soaring.
Here is a small video about it
www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/5036?qryrmv=1&ppcs=google&ppcg=4-62keyword=spot%20tracker&gclid=CMSdze3UzJ0CFRESawod9HZFrg
I've wondered how long I'd have to walk if I landed out somewhere, or worse yet, if I was injured and needed help but could not walk far to get it. Of course the cell phone won't in the middle of nowhere so it's a valid concern.
So anyhow they are --$49-- after rebates until the 28th of October I believe. For reference Wings and Wheels has them listed for about $110, other sires as high as 169 (!!). This doesn't include the yearly service fee required to make the unit work of course. Check online if you are interested I can't recall the rate as I'm still just considering this as an option still.
If you're a backpacker, camper, or otherwise adventurous soul it may have multiple uses besides the "what if" scenario for soaring.
Here is a small video about it
www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/5036?qryrmv=1&ppcs=google&ppcg=4-62keyword=spot%20tracker&gclid=CMSdze3UzJ0CFRESawod9HZFrg
