Spot Gen3?

In flight tracking is just gravy for me. The only reason I got a satellite tracking device if any type is so the Leah can find me when I land out.

If you crash the spot may break and the last "Spot" tracking point may be 20-30 minutes old. Unreliable. Delorme is far ahead.

On Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:07:05 AM UTC-7, Sean F (F2) wrote:
If you crash the spot may break and the last "Spot" tracking point may be 20-30 minutes old. Unreliable. Delorme is far ahead.

20 minutes old is fine with me. If I crash hard enough to break my SPOT, I don't think there will be any great hurry to find my remains. I don't know if it's just position, but I rarely miss in in-flight update.

On Thursday, May 9, 2013 7:54:05 PM UTC-4, glen wrote:

As I was watching the race today I came up with a great idea Lane, could you link up the live tracking with Condor so us at home could fly along with the pack!!

Condor could model the same terrain, but the Condor weather would not match the actual conditions. But you could set your Condor conditions extremely favorable so that you keep up with the pack. It would be nice to have a "super glider" in Condor that has a flat polar.

On Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:07:05 PM UTC-4, Sean F (F2) wrote:
If you crash the spot may break and the last "Spot" tracking point may be 20-30 minutes old. Unreliable. Delorme is far ahead.

I have been using "Skyline" from my phone and it works great in Michigan!! So far?

On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 11:55:32 AM UTC-6, Tim Taylor wrote:
Tracking down to 2.5 minutes. Prices for the Gen3 and is there extra

cost for the better tracking? Couldn't find anything on the website.









From SPOT:



Having initiated over 2,300 rescues around the world, SPOT is

solidifying its place as a leader in satellite communication

technologies by introducing two new products that will continue to

keep outdoor enthusiasts connected while off the grid:

SPOT Global Phone and SPOT Gen3.



SPOT Global Phone, the first satellite phone to be sold at major

retailers nationwide, provides industry-leading, crystal-clear voice

quality and works where cell phones don't. SPOT Global Phone offers

two-way satellite voice communication so adventurers can stay

connected to friends, family and business contacts wherever their

adventures take them.







COMING SOON!

SPOT Gen3, smaller than previous SPOT messenger devices, offers a

variety of updated features and functions:

Unlimited Tracking - Pre-set your SPOT Gen3 to send tracks at the

speed of your adventures. Change your tracks to send every 5, 10, 30,

or 60 minutes. SPOT Gen3 will send tracks at your chosen rate for as

long as your device is turned on and moving. Tracking doesn't stop

until you do.

Extreme Tracking - Get all of the great features of Unlimited

Tracking, but with the added ability to vary your track rate down to

every 2½ minutes.



Perfect for pilots and ultra outdoor enthusiasts!

Longer Battery Life - approximately twice as long as SPOT 2 with

average use, new power options include 4 AAA Energizer® Ultimate

Lithium 8x batteries (L92), 4 AAA Energizer® NiMH rechargeable

batteries (NH12), or Line Power with a 5v USB connection.

i'd wait till you read some in-depth reviews.

i just bought one these before leaving on current trip. i must be the only that's bought one because i fail to find a single review. my first experience with spot. perhaps, i bought a dud/lemon. so far, it sucks big time. what a piece of junk. how could they permit release. i called tech support twice in the first 12 hours. they were courteous. the thing locks/freezes all the time. i have to take out batteries and then it refuses to turn on again and then i remove batteries and wait. when i finally get it to turn on, it freezes again. did they test this thing. again what piece of crap. i'm on my trip and it's become a paper weight. let's pray, i won't have to summon it. i shall return it and try anther one. again, perhaps i received dud. i eagerly await hearing from someone else who has used this. i want to know that i purchased a dud. thanks for listening.

cheers.
-wil

My Spot works well, I have no complaints. I'm on my second one, the first one was dropped into Lake Powell with the battery door open on a week long kayak trip.

If we really want to be safe, maybe we could have a turbine helicopter with a paramedic follow us around in case we crash and need help.

Jim D

The new Spot Gen 3 may be perfect for pilots but if you plan on using it outside near water or in wet environments not so good.

Why?

Because of the flimsy rubber cover over the external USB connector port on the back of the unit. If it comes off during use or even has a slight gap water can leak inside. That's a big risk. Imagine being out in the rain trying to hit the SOS button only to find out the unit is water logged and inoperable.

The Spot User Guide clearly states the unit is NOT waterproof when using line power through the USB port.

You decide....

On Friday, August 16, 2013 6:33:33 AM UTC-7, wrote:
The new Spot Gen 3 may be perfect for pilots but if you plan on using it outside near water or in wet environments not so good.


5 cent freezer bag for extra waterproofing.....problem solved!
Why?



Because of the flimsy rubber cover over the external USB connector port on the back of the unit. If it comes off during use or even has a slight gap water can leak inside. That's a big risk. Imagine being out in the rain trying to hit the SOS button only to find out the unit is water logged and inoperable.



The Spot User Guide clearly states the unit is NOT waterproof when using line power through the USB port.



You decide....

Bumper how much does the Inreach cost per year for all the services? (alt, speed, location)