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SPOT for Christmas

bajaguy - 12-1-2011 at 10:31 PM

http://www.findmespot.com/rebate50/

goldhuntress - 12-1-2011 at 11:09 PM

We have the Spot Connect and luckily haven't had to use it in an emergency but we do use it a lot just to check in with family when we're out of phone service for long periods of time and it works well. The real test would be the emergency response. FYI, there are additional charges for the emergency services. An excellent Christmas gift for sure.

nbacc - 12-2-2011 at 07:30 AM

we have had it for years and love it! I love it when my husband uses it when hunting and I know he is OK. We use it in Mexico so friends and family can see where we are. Nancy

mcfez - 12-2-2011 at 09:08 AM

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Originally posted by nbacc
we have had it for years and love it! I love it when my husband uses it when hunting and I know he is OK. We use it in Mexico so friends and family can see where we are. Nancy


I couldn't see anywhere on the www ...how much the service is per year. Might be a good thing for us to get.

tripledigitken - 12-2-2011 at 09:16 AM

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Originally posted by mcfez
Quote:
Originally posted by nbacc
we have had it for years and love it! I love it when my husband uses it when hunting and I know he is OK. We use it in Mexico so friends and family can see where we are. Nancy


I couldn't see anywhere on the www ...how much the service is per year. Might be a good thing for us to get.


This explains it pretty well.

http://www.gpscity.com/spot-2-satellite-gps-messenger.html

SPOT Info

bajaguy - 12-2-2011 at 09:36 AM

http://www.findmespot.com/en/

Suggest you also look at the optional SAR/Evacuation coverage.....a real bargain

Udo - 12-2-2011 at 09:40 AM

GRACIAS for the reminder, Terry. I had this item on my "buy" list before we ventured to the Baja bush, but it slipped my mind.
Looking on line, West Marine also has them and also offers the $50.00 rebate.
After all the reviews...this item is a real life-saver if needed.
Again, thanks, Terry (bajaguy) [now I know why bajaguy has that avatar, his Baja-living knowledge is immense].

goldhuntress - 12-2-2011 at 09:57 AM

It's $99.99 for one year service. In addition, rescue insurance is $12.95 per year for the account holder, you can add additional persons and The Spot Connect has a type and send that you can send a text or email and that was $49.99 for I believe 500 messages, only 41 characters though.
Basic service plan
http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=103
Additional services
http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=110

[Edited on 12-2-2011 by goldhuntress]

Gee

bajaguy - 12-2-2011 at 10:04 AM

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Originally posted by Udo
GRACIAS for the reminder, Terry. I had this item on my "buy" list before we ventured to the Baja bush, but it slipped my mind.
Looking on line, West Marine also has them and also offers the $50.00 rebate.
After all the reviews...this item is a real life-saver if needed.
Again, thanks, Terry (bajaguy) [now I know why bajaguy has that avatar, his Baja-living knowledge is immense].





Aw, shucks, Udo, t'warnt nothing!!!!!....

Thanks, but I am in good company with others on this board who have immense knowledge of Baja and living abroad.

SPOT SAR Insurance

bajaguy - 12-2-2011 at 10:06 AM

Is a good deal for SAR and Evacuation from Mexico, and the price is right for the SPOT account holder and family members

bajamigo - 12-2-2011 at 10:06 AM

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Originally posted by Udo

Again, thanks, Terry (bajaguy) [now I know why bajaguy has that avatar, his Baja-living knowledge is immense].


So is bajaguy, Udo!
:lol:

Ramon - 12-2-2011 at 05:55 PM

Ive had mine for 4 years and use it often on the bike but luckily never have had the unfortunate opportunity to see if the 911 feature works in Baja.

SPOT Rescue

bajaguy - 12-2-2011 at 09:41 PM

Just what we were talking about :

http://tinyurl.com/89ylzvo

Santiago - 12-3-2011 at 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by bajaguy
Aw, shucks, Udo, t'warnt nothing!!!!!....


BG: I come from a long line of Jayhawks and I believe it's "T'wErnt".
Maybe you were thinking of 'twasnt'?

Edit: I got my Spot via BG's recomendation - I might upgrade to the Spot Connect - anyone use it with an Android based phone?

[Edited on 12-3-2011 by Santiago]

A.&M. - 12-3-2011 at 03:12 PM

We bought our Spot for this trip so the kid could follow us. We stopped in Yuma at a friends place and and sure enough we received emails from both of them that they had tracked our progress. And also a bad time for driving to long one day, so sometimes too much information is not good either.

We also bought the SAR and Evacuation service just in case.

So if you see a red Dodge with a Alaskan camper wave or something we would like to meet as many Nomads as possible. We should be in San Felipe tomorrow afternoon then down to Gonzaga bay from there we will see. Cheers, Anne & Mike