[pct-l] Anybody selling a Spot Device?

[Nia Schmald]

Bill's right that the reviews on the spot have been mixed.  But the 
ability to send an I'm ok message is a definite advantage over the PLBs.

I don't know if this is still valid but I saw a coupon on BPL for a free 
spot with a one year subscription:

http://www.findmespot.com/robby/

-$169.99Coupon: GORDON23 :


Bill Burge wrote:
> 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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