Next SPOT will send any text message
Submitted: Thursday, Feb 18, 2010 at 17:54
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Member - Mike DID
SPOT has worked with GPS maker deLorme to develop a system that will allow you to send any text message from anywhere in the world.
SPOT and deLorme
You use the buttons and display on the GPS to write the message and then the GPS uses a wireless link to send to it to
the SPOT.
The SPOT then sends the Text to a satellite which sends it to your desired destination.
It'll be a while before this latest SPOT is for sale.
It'll sure help if you break down but don't have a Satphone or HF - e.g. "Send a new Water Pump for the T....a".
There is still no ability to receive any messages.
Reply By: vk1dx - Friday, Feb 19, 2010 at 07:08
Friday, Feb 19, 2010 at 07:08
Sounds good for our next level of comms.
Re receiving messages. Maybe we are a bit different but that's fine by us at this stage. We love to get away from the rat race. I know! Its not for all travellers though.
I don't think it will replace a phone etc but as an interim its excellent. Its akin to "How far do you go for comms while in the bush". Just UHF or do you tow a full satellite ground station in the trailer.
We haven't the money yet for a sat phone so we are compromising until then. UHF and ham radio. After the car is fully set up then maybe a spot or if possible, a satphone. Have to wait until then to decide.
Phil
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