Free APP backup for Spot

On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 1:56:40 PM UTC-5, Tom Kelley #711 wrote:
I saw on Facebook, an FREE APP called SEARCH4ME, which I downloaded from Android APPS on Google Play.



It not only shows you where your at with lat and long, but your altitude and a street address(if available), but it will send to multiple numbers, along with a message of your choice which you create.



I sent this SMS message to a friend and it works great!. Its for free and I use a Sprint HTC cell. Now another backup for my Spot!



#711.

This app is very interesting. A great alternative to SPOT or INReach if you don't want to make the investment and expect cell coverage. I took the time to upload some flights to Skylines. Impressive view of the flights when comparing the graphics to OLC. I wish there was some way to "search" clubs, gliderports, and pilots. Also I need to have Rose City Soaring added to the club list but could not find an email link.

Lane
XF

On Wednesday, January 23, 2013 4:50:31 PM UTC+1, wrote:
Also I need to have Rose City Soaring added to the club list but could not find an email link.

You don't need to email anybody for this. Go to your account settings, click on the "Change" button in the "club" row, and enter your club's name at "Register Club".

These apps work great for tracking if there is cell coverage. Where I fly in western US, I rarely have cell coverage when I am higher than 3-4000 feet.. I am using AT&T. I am curious to know if anyone has been using cell based tracking successfully in California and the Great Basin.

Ramy

These apps work great for tracking if there is cell coverage. Where I fly in western US, I rarely have cell coverage when I am higher than 3-4000 feet.. I am using AT&T. I am curious to know if anyone has been using cell based tracking successfully in California and the Great Basin.

Ramy