[pct-l] Anybody selling a Spot Device?

[Bill Burge]

You should realize that the Spot device is not a reliable as a true PLB.

These guys make the current state of the art personal locator beacon.

http://www.acrelectronics.com/product3.aspx

It is a single purpose device - call for help.  There is no  
subscription as there is no "company" that provides the service.  It  
is to signal search and rescue services.  It is about the same price  
as the Spot with one year of service.

A new player (no real track record yet) is http://www.fastfindplb.com   
They are smaller and a little cheaper than the ACR's.

Don't get me wrong, I own a Spot.  I may even carry it on the trail,  
when that time comes.  It does cool things like it can send a "Hey  
everybody, this is where we're at and we OK".  And it can do a shared  
website where everyone that can access that site can follow your  
progress.  BUT, as an "OMG, we might be about to die!" it's second best.

BillB



On Mar 31, 2009, at 6:18 PM, Katalina Jimenez wrote:

>
>
> Apparently my parents are worried about me going out in the  
> wilderness by myself. (They hid their worries so well, until tonight  
> when my dad says, "I'm going to try to get you one of those gps  
> things that they put in cars so I can know where you all the time  
> out there." Yes, my dad was trying to LoJack me). I told my dad that  
> I would get the Spot Satallite tracking device. I just didn't  
> realize they go for $169 retail plus the service.
>
>
>
> Just thought I'd ask if anyone out there is willing to sell or rent  
> their Spot device for the 2009 PCT season. I'm starting my Thru-hike  
> on kickoff weekend. Thanks so much.
>
>
>
> Katalina
>
> www.postholer.com/sologirl
>
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