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Hi,
I just noticed that the SPOT web site was updated in the last few days. http://www.findmespot.com The new product overview videos are very nice. http://spot.whiteboardagency.com/fil.../SPOTTour.html I have also updated all data on my SPOT web page. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/spot.htm I am a huge fan of this product. Sincerely, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com |
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On 22 Mar, 03:02, "Paul Remde" wrote:
Hi, I just noticed that the SPOT web site was updated in the last few days.http://www.findmespot.com The new product overview videos are very nice.http://spot.whiteboardagency.com/fil.../SPOTTour.html I have also updated all data on my SPOT web page.http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/spot.htm I am a huge fan of this product. Sincerely, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc.http://www.cumulus-soaring.com Being a global system will a US unit ( bought and paid for in the US ) work in Europe? I only ask because I am p******d off at the typical pricing strategy being applied. US price $200 plus subs of $100 plus $50 for tracking upgrade. Euro prices E200 plus subs of E100 plus E40 tracking upgrade At the current exchange rates 1 Euro = $1.6 If I put a unit on my Amex card next time I'm in the US no one would be any the wiser! Pity theres so little African coverage. It could be a HUGE benefit there! I know of several challenges just asking for this technology! |
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One of the new features for SPOT will be the ability to monitor
multiple gliders as they fly cross country flights. This has obvious safety implications, but it can also provide a very interesting display in our gliderport office for the non-soaring pilots visiting the gliderport. Those of you who are considering SPOT are encouraged to purchase one from your local gliderport operator who can use the support during the present economic downturn. Tom Knauff Ridge Soaring Gliderport Knauff & Grove Soaring Supplies http://www.eglider.org |
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Hi,
It is my understanding that you can buy and use them anywhere. The spokesperson on the SPOT web site travels around the world with his and it works fine. So far I have exported one unit to Australia and the customer has not complained about any issues with using it there. I'd be glad to sell you one of course. Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com "nimbusgb" wrote in message ... On 22 Mar, 03:02, "Paul Remde" wrote: Hi, I just noticed that the SPOT web site was updated in the last few days.http://www.findmespot.com The new product overview videos are very nice.http://spot.whiteboardagency.com/fil.../SPOTTour.html I have also updated all data on my SPOT web page.http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/spot.htm I am a huge fan of this product. Sincerely, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc.http://www.cumulus-soaring.com Being a global system will a US unit ( bought and paid for in the US ) work in Europe? I only ask because I am p******d off at the typical pricing strategy being applied. US price $200 plus subs of $100 plus $50 for tracking upgrade. Euro prices E200 plus subs of E100 plus E40 tracking upgrade At the current exchange rates 1 Euro = $1.6 If I put a unit on my Amex card next time I'm in the US no one would be any the wiser! Pity theres so little African coverage. It could be a HUGE benefit there! I know of several challenges just asking for this technology! |
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nimbusgb wrote:
Being a global system will a US unit ( bought and paid for in the US ) work in Europe? When I bought and registered mine (USA), there were no restrictions, no request for citizenship or place of residence. It's supposed to work anywhere there is coverage. Creating the account during registration did require an address and phone numbers. I don't know if the price changes with address location. It's worth a try. Or, you could start off with an USA address and phone number, then change it later, after the account is activated and you've determined the unit is sending messages properly. I only ask because I am p******d off at the typical pricing strategy being applied. US price $200 plus subs of $100 plus $50 for tracking upgrade. US price is $150. Now you should be really ticked! Euro prices E200 plus subs of E100 plus E40 tracking upgrade Yikes! At the current exchange rates 1 Euro = $1.6 If I put a unit on my Amex card next time I'm in the US no one would be any the wiser! Pity theres so little African coverage. It could be a HUGE benefit there! I know of several challenges just asking for this technology! It may be a limitation imposed by positions of the satellites for the phone system. It might still be worth complaining to them about it. -- Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA * Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly * Updated! "Transponders in Sailplanes" http://tinyurl.com/y739x4 * New Jan '08 - sections on Mode S, TPAS, ADS-B, Flarm, more * "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" at www.motorglider.org |
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Being a global system will a US unit ( bought and paid for in the
US ) work in Europe? Son, Jason, just took a SPOT to Iraq during 10 days of temporary duty. Worked great there and Kuwait. Think wave, Jim Payne |
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On Mar 21, 11:38 pm, nimbusgb wrote:
Being a global system will a US unit ( bought and paid for in the US ) work in Europe? I only ask because I am p******d off at the typical pricing strategy being applied. US price $200 plus subs of $100 plus $50 for tracking upgrade. I have used my US-registered SPOT in Australia without a problem, so you can buy one for $160 and use it in Europe. However, those of us getting paid in crummy US currency have to buy glider parts in Euros, so can you please hook us up with a similar deal of paying $ instead of E? Thanks in advance, Jim |
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Spot is a pretty cool gadget except that its buttonology sucks. To
deal with that, I created a concise abstract of the Spot facts and instructions that prints onto a 3"X5" card to be conveniently carried in the cockpit. I suspect this could be useful to other Spot owners. Download at: www.wingrigger.com/wingrigger4_004.htm Steve Koerner GW |
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On Mar 24, 8:13*pm, Steve Koerner wrote:
Spot is a pretty cool gadget except that its buttonology sucks. *To deal with that, I created a concise abstract of the Spot facts and instructions that prints onto a 3"X5" card to be conveniently carried in the cockpit. *I suspect this could be useful to other Spot owners. * Download at:www.wingrigger.com/wingrigger4_004.htm Steve Koerner GW Looks good, but I have to say the Spot mounted to the back of the headrest scares me. I wouldn't want it hitting my head at 100kts if I crash. |
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And if you would like a more glider friendly position report visit
http://www.serkowski.com/SPOTme.php to set up an email post processor that will give your crew a distance / bearing to some known waypoints. I have also worked up a simple procedure to combine live tracking and the occasional OK position report. It's a lot easier than it sounds... Before flight, turn on SPOT and set to live tracking by holding OK button for 5 seconds - until the green LED goes on solid. Go fly. To send a position report: Press and hold PWR button for 5 seconds (count to 5) Wait 5 seconds Press PWR for a couple seconds Verify power is on by observing LED flashes Tap OK for a second or so Verify OK activated by observing both LEDs flashing in unison Set a timer for 2 - 4 minutes to ensure the OK has been transmitted. It usually goes within less than a minute, based on how fast my phone informs me of a new message. Press and hold PWR for 5 seconds to turn off SPOT Wait 5 seconds Press PWR for a couple seconds Press and hold OK to activate live tracking The original intent of SPOT is for hikers, so our use as a "reverse" ELT (track / transmission stops upon crash) is an afterthought. As is the ability to send an OK while also in live tracking mode. That is why it's necessary to cycle power to switch between modes. Perhaps one day, they will come up a more user friendly unit for aviation use... In the meantime, if my wife is on the road and away from a computer and out of radio range, I'll use the above process to keep her appraised of my location. -Tom |
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