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SPOT

bajaguy - 11-4-2015 at 11:36 AM

Considering a SPOT device???

Now is the time:

http://findmespot.com/FREE/lander.php?utm_source=BenchmarkEm...

dtbushpilot - 11-4-2015 at 11:43 AM

Just bought a Delorme SE, worth the cost of admission to me.

woody with a view - 11-4-2015 at 11:51 AM

free is pretty tempting!

BigBearRider - 11-4-2015 at 11:57 AM

It's only free with activation. $150 per year service fee. You can drop down to $100 after the first year, I believe, if you get rid of continuous tracking.

bajaguy - 11-4-2015 at 12:05 PM

Pick your plan depending on your needs or activities.

I find the SOS, Help, basic tracking, check in/OK and GEOS SAR insurance well worth it

Pappy Jon - 11-4-2015 at 12:13 PM

Quote: Originally posted by dtbushpilot  
Just bought a Delorme SE, worth the cost of admission to me.


Love my inReach. $38.48 per month, only for the months I use it. Unlimited tracking every 10 minutes. Forty freehand text messages per month. Unlimited "preset" messages.

They have a less expensive plan ($15/mo), and two more expensive plans ($65 and $100/mo). Of course they have an annual contract too.

I've had it for about a year and a half. Delorme keeps improving the software features. They listen to customer comments and suggestions. The only issue I've had is getting it to bluetooth to my tablet. Sometimes the connection is temperamental.

[Edited on 11-4-2015 by Pappy Jon]

woody with a view - 11-4-2015 at 12:25 PM

i like the phone. that way if i need it i can call for .65/min from anywhere in the world without a cell signal. phone is free.


motoged - 11-4-2015 at 12:32 PM

Woody,
So now you can get a pizza delivered out along Seven Sisters ?

BigBearRider - 11-4-2015 at 12:45 PM

Quote: Originally posted by woody with a view  
i like the phone. that way if i need it i can call for .65/min from anywhere in the world without a cell signal. phone is free.



That is cheap. AT&T charges $1 a minute in Europe, AFTER you pay $30 for the "passport" plan.

woody with a view - 11-4-2015 at 12:46 PM

and IF you have a signal.

AKgringo - 11-4-2015 at 02:08 PM

Quote: Originally posted by BigBearRider  
It's only free with activation. $150 per year service fee. You can drop down to $100 after the first year, I believe, if you get rid of continuous tracking.


According to the link provided above, the service fee for this deal is $199.98, or monthly payments of $19.98 with a one year contract.

mcnut - 11-4-2015 at 02:32 PM

Quote: Originally posted by woody with a view  
i like the phone. that way if i need it i can call for .65/min from anywhere in the world without a cell signal. phone is free.


Free Satellite phone & .65/min?
What are the details for that deal?
Link?

Bruce

woody with a view - 11-4-2015 at 02:53 PM

http://findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=123

Bob53 - 11-4-2015 at 03:44 PM

That phone has horrible reviews.

basautter - 11-4-2015 at 06:36 PM

Love my SPOT!!