SPOT Satellite Messenger
SPOT is a GPS tracking device that uses the Globalstar satellite network[1] to provide text messaging and GPS tracking (depending on the subscription type purchased).[2][3] It has a coverage area that includes a large portion of the planet, with the exception of extreme northern and southern latitudes and parts of the Pacific Ocean.[4] Depending on the product, SPOT can send and receive communications.
The device is sold by SPOT LLC, a subsidiary of Globalstar.[5]
With the purchase of a subscription, SPOT allows short (41 character[6]) user-defined text messages which can be sent to a list of telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. This subscription also allows users to push their location to emergency services. Users can share their location and messages based on their account preference, alerting friends and family to their whereabouts.
In early 2018, SPOT launched the SPOT X, a two-way satellite messaging device with GPS location tracking, navigational capabilities, social media linking and direct communication options to emergency services. In February 2023, Kurt Knutsson of CyberGuy Report at Fox News included Spot X in a review of "the 5 best" personal locator beacons (PLB).[7]
As of 2019, SPOT has successfully helped initiate more than 6,000 rescues in 100 countries.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Hoenner, X.; Barlian, E.; Ernawati, T.; Hardesty, B.D.; Kembaren, D.D.; Mous, P.J.; Sadiyah, L.; Satria, F.; Wilcox, C. (2022-05-01). "Using anti-theft tracking devices to infer fishing vessel activity at sea". Fisheries Research. 249: 106230. Bibcode:2022FishR.24906230H. doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2022.106230.
- ^ McNamara, Chris; Porter, Jedidiah. "SPOT Gen3 Satellite Messenger Review". OutdoorGearLab. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ Skurka, Andrew (11 November 2018). "The Best Satellite Messenger for Adventurers on a Budget". Outside Online. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ Globalstar Satellite Coverage Area
- ^ a b "SPOT Introduces New SPOT X® Device with Enhanced Features and Performance". Bloomberg. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
- ^ "SPOT Connect". FindMeSpot.com. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- ^ Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report (2023-02-12). "The most important SOS tool ever made". Fox News. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
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