[meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting Personal Locator Beacon

From: Mike Bandli <fuzzfoot_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:25:31 -0800
Message-ID: <CAA8B812F187401686301E21C5B5AD7B_at_Bandli1>

Hi Dirk,

I received a SPOT as a Christmas present and have been quite satisfied with
it.

Pros:

-Small size compared to other PLB's

-Ability to send pre-programmed personalized messages with coordinates. I
have two messages programmed. The first is a "This is where we are
camping/staying" and "This is the area we are hunting."

-Ability to track online. You can set up a password protected page and give
anyone access to it. They can see your tracks and messages. Piece of mind
for the wife and family.

-Batteries last a long time. I think I ran mine for nearly a week before the
batteries died.

Cons:

-As with any PLB, you can't have it too close to your regular GPS (not in
the same pocket), as it can interfere. I simply keep the PLB in my jacket
pocket and my regular GPS in my backpack or satchel or vice versa.

-Annual subscription fee. To utilize all the functions of the SPOT will cost
you over $100 per year. If you don't want all the features, you can buy a
different (one button) PLB that has little or no fees.

*TIP: we learned later that there are many online promotions for SPOT - some
had free first year subscriptions or even a free device. Do you homework and
search PLB forums for promo codes and offers.

All in all I believe it is worth the piece of mind.

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[mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of drtanuki
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 6:07 AM
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Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting Personal Locator Beacon

Dear List,
  Does anyone have any personal use experience of a PLB (Personal Locator
Beacon)? Some places meteorite hunters go do not have cell phone coverage.


http://cgi.ebay.com/SPOT-2-Satellite-GPS-Messenger-Personal-Locator-Beacon-/
360316077906?pt=GPS_Devices&hash=item53e4830752#ht_2881wt_1139

Thank you. Dirk Ross...Tokyo
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Received on Thu 11 Nov 2010 11:25:31 AM PST