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01-02-2011, 12:42 AM | #1 | |
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Spot Tracker Testing
I got a Spot Tracker for Christmas.
I am going to attempt to test it tomorrow. I don't have my mount yet, it's suppose to be here next week. So I will just throw it in the tankbag and make sure it gets service. Here is my shared page. http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...7fKygL9Hc6mpZR I will post up in the morning when I am leaving and about to turn on.
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01-02-2011, 09:37 AM | #2 |
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I'll be checkin' it out.
Want to see the interface/etc. for when I get service turned on for mine!
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01-02-2011, 11:19 AM | #3 |
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Turning on
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01-02-2011, 12:39 PM | #4 |
Trip's Assistant
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Did you fly instead of driving?
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01-02-2011, 04:09 PM | #5 | |
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It doesn't keep a turn by turn route, it tracks like every 10 mins or so. It's not a routing device, that's why they make GPS devices for, it's a personal tracking device. I can send SOS messages out with it to people and 911 and it will report my location to them, so I can get help fast. This is good if you don't like to stay on highways and like off pavement adventures.
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01-02-2011, 12:47 PM | #6 |
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I've seen lots of people that just put it at the top of one of their bags (usually the tail bag) and have no issues... especially in the US...
save ya $ on a mount and not have to worry that someone might steal it |
01-02-2011, 03:08 PM | #7 |
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That's exactly what I was planning to do with mine.
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01-02-2011, 03:23 PM | #8 |
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but if someone steals it, wouldn't you be able to track them down? What are prices and service costs of these?
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01-02-2011, 03:30 PM | #9 |
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The 1st gen is $100 or so if you can find them. I got mine for $100 with a $50 rebate.
The latest model that's out is $170. Service varies by term and options, but for a one year term, with the ability to track progress online like Trip has, it about $150. Spot Tracker
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