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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
Has anyone got one of the new SPOT GPS trackers?
Has anyone got one of the new SPOT GPS trackers?
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
The new SPOT will be out in time for SEMA (the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world) this November 3-6, 2009.
-Ben"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia" (Charles Schultz)
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
The missus mentioned maybe getting me a SPOT personal tracker for my birthday in December. Now she's thinking!
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[/SIZE][/B][COLOR=#000040][B][SIZE=1]Love the Outback............. Love my Prado.[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
[I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/Picture23.png"]My Prado[/URL][/SIZE][/I], [I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/MyExtras.png"]My Extras[/URL][/SIZE][/I]
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
I see the original SPOT messengers are now down to around $160 new without the extra's plan.[B][SIZE=4]ntp
[/SIZE][/B][COLOR=#000040][B][SIZE=1]Love the Outback............. Love my Prado.[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
[I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/Picture23.png"]My Prado[/URL][/SIZE][/I], [I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/MyExtras.png"]My Extras[/URL][/SIZE][/I]
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
I notice Anaconda are advertising the Spot Locator in their latest catalogue for $296 (p13).[color=#000080][b]Stephen[/b][/color]
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
I'll be in the US week after next and was considering buying a SPOT.
Is this a good deal?
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... 001/408769[url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]Comment
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
Where will you be & when?Originally posted by D4D
If you want a Spot. try Sierra Expeditions or if you want the best deal let me know & I can look for you. Do try to get the new one. They are out here in the US.
-Ben"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia" (Charles Schultz)
I have a 2007 FJ Cruiser (An American knock-off 120) Considerably built up.
I am also a Founding Father of the FJ Bruisers, FJ Cruiser club, in Washington D.C.
Check us out....
[url]http://www.fjbruisers.com[/url]
Our discussion forum....
[url]http://www.fjbruisers.org/forum/[/url]
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
Just be mindful with the newest released/smaller version:
-AAA lithiums are not the easiest to find when out and about, carry spares...several
-the amount of time the smaller version can run is quite significantly less than the larger Spot
These two points are more critical in my opinion depending on where you plan to travel. If you are going to the back of woop I would go with the larger version.
These are just my own personal views of course
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
Good point, thanks for the tip[url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]Comment
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
D4D - did you end up getting a SPOT? If so, which one? The older or newer version?Originally posted by D4D[B][SIZE=4]ntp
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
FYI, the SPOT messenger has a special on at the moment. $229 for the V1 model with a $25 rebate until 31/12/09. The offer includes 12 months free tracking so for $204 plus US$115 for the basic service, you have absolute peace of mind. Merry Christmas from Pearlie to me....
Try breaking down somewhere and you realize this is peanuts to pay when it could mean your survival, indeed your life.
Good point about the V2 batteries mentioned.You're here for a good time, not a long time... Love my Prado...Comment
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
Okay I have been using my SPOT for over 12 months now so here are some things worth mentioning:
1. Always send an OKAY message before starting your tracking sesion, this can take some time depending on how long it has been since you last used your SPOT. I also always end my tracking session by sending an OKAY message.
2. My SPOT progressively dropped more packets over the last 2 months and it seems that it was related to the battery strength. I replaced the batteries just recently and I only experienced one dropped packet whilst in tracking mode. So the simple solution is to place a sticker on the back of the SPOT when you install new batteries and write the date on it when they should be replaced, change them about every 8 months. My original battery was in for 12 months but clearly it should have been replaced about 4 months ago.Roll on the 2010 Pradopoint GTG
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
Has anyone yet got the newer SPOT Messenger?[B][SIZE=4]ntp
[/SIZE][/B][COLOR=#000040][B][SIZE=1]Love the Outback............. Love my Prado.[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
[I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/Picture23.png"]My Prado[/URL][/SIZE][/I], [I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/MyExtras.png"]My Extras[/URL][/SIZE][/I]
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
It seems that there has been a problem with the new Spot2 see attached link from GPS AustraliaOriginally posted by ntpryce
http://www.gpsaustralia.net/forums/s...highlight=spot
And also ExplorOz
http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/...spot2%26pn%3d1Comment
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Re: SPOT Personal Satellite Tracker
Anyone with a SPOT 2 :?: :?: :?:[B][SIZE=4]ntp
[/SIZE][/B][COLOR=#000040][B][SIZE=1]Love the Outback............. Love my Prado.[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
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