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Submitted: Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 16:04
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I thought the ExplorOz Shop would sell the new SPOT tracking device but I couldnt find it. Perhaps I am putting it in wrongly. Any help??
I also entered SPOT into the Forum Search but didtn't find any references.
Can anyone give help with this search?
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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 16:09

Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 16:09
Rob,

The shop doesn't sell them,

To do a search try "Spot Messenger"

Hope both you and Chicka are well.

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 16:10

Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 16:10
Here is the search results



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Follow Up By: Member - barry F (NSW) - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 19:15

Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 19:15
You are a PC genius Kev! I have been looking for a number of years for a prodigy brake controller but can't seem to score one. Could you please help me search for a place where I can get one. Thanks in advance.
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 19:16

Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 19:16
Barry,

I think your luck has run out hehehehehe

4 IN A ROW comes to mind though ;)


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Reply By: Rod W - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 16:13

Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 16:13
As a recall has been done on the new SPOT 2 you may have difficulty in getting one.
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Follow Up By: Member - mazcan - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 18:23

Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 18:23
hi
spot 1 are availuble on ebay at singapore
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Reply By: Who was that again? (Vic) - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 20:59

Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 20:59
Your old Sydney shoppe for GPS sells them Rob. Hope you guys are well there
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Follow Up By: Navigator 1 (NSW) - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 21:03

Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 21:03
Thanks John, I knew about GPSOZ stocking SPOT but I wanted to buy from ExplorOz if they were available in the SHOP.
All is well in Perth - 38 degrees today.
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Reply By: Navigator 1 (NSW) - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 20:59

Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 20:59
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Follow Up By: Bob of KAOS - Sunday, Jan 31, 2010 at 08:38

Sunday, Jan 31, 2010 at 08:38
Navigator

You can buy it locally but the retail markups are pretty high.

You can usually get one a series 1 on eBay for about $100AUD landed here in Oz. The units are identical. There is no problem with registration etc.

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Follow Up By: signman - Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 10:23

Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 10:23
Hiya Bob
We are considering getting a SPOT device- and as you mention, the overseas prices seem attractive.
If we do purchase- how do you go about 'registering' the thing for local usage ??

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Follow Up By: equinox - Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 20:15

Monday, Feb 01, 2010 at 20:15
Signman,

You just log into their website, give your details, pay via credit card - and the thing gets activated almost instantly.

It cost me A$186.10 to register it with the the tracking option (lasts 1 year).

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Follow Up By: signman - Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 12:59

Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 12:59
Thanks Alan,
Mine is on the way. The dollar must have beeen good on that day coz it's costing $109.55 delivered !!
Now I understand there is no external power input available, so what do you reckon would be the battery consumption ?? And what would be the preferable type batterys to use??
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Follow Up By: equinox - Wednesday, Feb 03, 2010 at 00:34

Wednesday, Feb 03, 2010 at 00:34
David,

I bought mine locally, at A$170. You have to pay extra to register it.

So for me total of A$356.10

It takes lithium AA type. Member Wayne reckons his lasted weeks on the original batteries. I haven't taken it yet on a really long run.

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