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sue_t
Mar 15, 2014Explorer
Our SPOT unit records directly to a webpage that can be seen by anyone with whom I share the URL, using satellites rather than cellular service. Only maintenance is changing batteries and turning it on again.
SPOT units also have an OK button that can be pressed to let interested folks know you're okay but just stopped for a while doing whatever.
It also has an SOS feature that summons rescue authorities, in case tragedy does hit.
And it has a custom email button, that lets you send a pre-written note to designated people; I use this one to let people know we're okay, we can survive where we're at for a few days, but need someone to help us.
Our GPS records our track continually but doesn't automatically share it to a website. I can do that afterwards, if I wish.
SPOT units also have an OK button that can be pressed to let interested folks know you're okay but just stopped for a while doing whatever.
It also has an SOS feature that summons rescue authorities, in case tragedy does hit.
And it has a custom email button, that lets you send a pre-written note to designated people; I use this one to let people know we're okay, we can survive where we're at for a few days, but need someone to help us.
Our GPS records our track continually but doesn't automatically share it to a website. I can do that afterwards, if I wish.
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