Updated SPOT web site

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

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!

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

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
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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!

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

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

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

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

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.

On Mar 24, 5:40*pm, wrote:
On Mar 24, 8:13*pm, Steve Koerner wrote:

Spotis a pretty cool gadget except that its buttonology sucks. *To
deal with that, I created a concise abstract of theSpotfacts and
instructions that prints onto a 3"X5" card to be conveniently carried
in the cockpit. *I suspect this could be useful to otherSpot
owners. * Download at:www.wingrigger.com/wingrigger4_004.htm

Steve Koerner
GW

Looks good, but I have to say theSpotmounted to the back of the
headrest scares me. I wouldn't want it hitting my head at 100kts if I
crash.

My Spot is working just fine strapped to the parachute near the
shoulder, this way it will stay with me if I bail. It does occasionly
missing a transmission but I guess this is happening when thermaling
steep.

Ramy