KiwiAngler and Spot

cool, so if I zoom right in will I see the Maxtrax that I sold him???


;-)

Yeh i have been following too. Seems like the earlier plot points disappear which i find disappointing i was hoping to have a full record of the trip.
Anyway I reckon this gadget will be on my shopping list so i can return the favour and make him jealous when i am touring and he has to work grrrrrr.

Way too much information.

The reason you get out there is to get away from this.

Cheers

Wow-I'm impressed..Wot technology used for this setup???

Mike,

it does look like it is doing its job rather well. I was quite excited when I initally found this item on the web. This recent info confirms that I will purchase one prior to some hikes later in the year.

Mike Wilcox

I've also taken the plunge and purchased a Spot Messenger. Can't wait for it to arrive. I tried ringing the Oz dealer today and their phone (including mobile) kept going to message bank all morning. Took the plunge and grabbed one on Ebay for the same $ as you did Dave.

I have been tracking KiwiAngler on a regular basis. Even feel like giving him a nudge to start moving again some mornings LOL

Cheers
PeteS

Hi Mike, How does this compare with APRS? Cheers Snake

pretty remarkable system I reckon

All,

I'm in Europe (where there are some mean trails in the Alps!)

Sadly in a 2WD, but using the Spot as a primary interest tracker for family and also as a last resort for emergencies. It works great.

Can recommend it thoroughly. It has some drawbacks, but I'm considering becoming an importer and also for a rival product that I won't name here as yet.

Still would like to suggest again the idea of localised "HELP" button email lists for forum members. Any comment?

I have a spare one available for sale if anyone is interested! Unused and still in box as a now un-needed gift.

Cheers,

Tim

Yep me too, I've been checking each day, can't wait for him to get on the CSR.

On my wish list too.

Cheers

D

The registered user of SPOT can logon to the SPOT site and look at more than 24 hours - up to 30 days worth.

These spots/waypoints can be downloaded in Goggle Earth format which can be used by Google Earth or imported as waypoints into Oziexplorer.

I bought one a little while ago.

I have a few mixed experiences with it but overall am happy.

We have found to work effectively it has to be on the dash board - sitting on the seat next to you does not work well and still testing but in bush territory /under trees it is not so good. More testing for that required.

If you have visited the PSOT Web site you will realise that you can get it to send emails to people. The email contains a link similar to what you see on kiwis site while in tracking mode or a link to a spot via global earth if you press the OK or HELP button.

SPOT also has the ability to send an SMS message when you press the OK or HELP button (as well as the 911 button which acts like a EPIRB). The SMS message has latitude/longtitude info.

There are a few issues getting this to work. I send an email to my GMAIL account, via PSOT, with various key words. On GMAIL I have set up filters to forward additional emails a to an SMS provider I have subscribed to (10 cents a message). I can send as many messages as I like that way based on the keywords I use. The SMS provider then will SMS whover I indictaed with the location I am at with a message saying I am OK or need help.

My father carries it with him during the day when he is out driving. he is getting a bit old (like us all) and likes to go to places where the mobile does not work. This does. he is testing it for me, I receive SMS message on phone while at work as well as emails with global Earth links.

Sorry if the above is not clear but if want more details/better explanation let me know. I think it is a good tool - lots of room for improvements though but still could be a life saver and fun and informative to use - as per Kiwis site.

Richard