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[*] posted on 10-16-2012 at 02:31 PM


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SPOT has a spotty coverage even here in Canada, when you are away from major cities or offshore on big lakes. Besides, it's a one-way communication. I wouldn't count on cell phone either, if you fish offshore in Baja.





Although SPOT is a one way communications EMERGENCY device, it does not rely on cell coverage. Service is provided by satellite. It would be interesting to know where in Canada you are not getting SPOT coverage......:?:




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[*] posted on 10-17-2012 at 11:53 AM


OK, Spot is irrelevant to cell phones, it is satellite-based and email-based. As a one-way distress signal, a lot of good will do email to 911 from Baja :)... Mentioned it only because somebody mentioned "spot"-like tracking on Iridium handset - which has little to do with Spot 911 service. A different thing. Other than tracking - which is not what everyone needs or likes - Spot device doesn't look a reliable tool to me. You don't know whether the emergency email (or "I'm OK" email) reached anybody, emails don't always reach the destination, it's a nature of internet. In case of emergency and in absence of cell phone or sat phone I wold rather use PLB - though it provides no confirmation either.

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[*] posted on 10-17-2012 at 02:45 PM


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emails don't always reach the destination, it's a nature of internet. [Edited on 10-17-2012 by Alm]


my SAT emails ALWAYS make it...the internet works pretty well IMHO ;D




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