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SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger
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SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger

Item # 784892

$149.95

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With enhanced features, improved GPS acquisition and a 30% smaller and lighter design, the SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger sends your location and status, messages and calls for help.

  • New features and enhancements include faster and stronger GPS function, GPS acquisition light, sent message light and safety flaps over 911 and Help buttons
  • New design also sports an extra message button, separate tracking button, tracking message queue, replaceable button covers and illuminated buttons
  • An affordable alternative to PLBs, satellite phones and cell-based GPS trackers, SPOT II provides virtually full coverage in North America, Europe and Australia
  • Also covers portions of South America, northern Africa and northeastern Asia, along with thousands of miles of offshore areas
  • "Alert 911" function dispatches emergency responders to your exact location
  • Use "Help" feature to request assistance from friends or family
  • "Check In" allows you to transmit your location and that you are okay
  • Track your progress by sending and saving points along your route to Google Maps™
  • GPS satellites determine location; commercial SPOT satellites transmit information
  • Rugged unit floats, works in extreme temperatures and altitudes and can be submerged up to 5m (16.4 ft.)
  • SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger is light, small and easy to carry
  • Comes with snug neoprene case, armband, carabiner clip, car dash attachment and 1 set of replacement button covers
  • Optional features include SPOTcast automatic tracking service and guaranteed extraction assistance in countries lacking emergency services
  • 3 AAA lithium batteries (included) provide 110 days of standby power, 14 days in SPOTcast mode and 7 days in 911 mode, or 1,900 SPOTcheck "OK" messages
  • Requires $99 annual subscription; $7.95 for optional extraction assistance in countries without emergency services (available at www.findmespot.com)

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Item 784892

SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger Specs

Specification

Description

ActivationManual
Weight5.2 ounces
Battery operational life110 days on standby mode
Dimensions3.7 x 2.6 x 1 inches
Suggested useInland use
Water-resistance5 meters
Battery type3 AAA lithium

SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger Customer Reviews

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SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger
 
3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Survival (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (3)

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    Oct

    6

    2009

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Nice product. Worked great!

    By Cabrillo

    from Santa Rosa, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Great for familyfriends
    • Lightweight
    • Sense of security

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry emergency
      • FamilyFriends
      • Motorcycle travel
      • Survival

      Comments about SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger:

      Purchased this for two reasons: 1) to let family/friends know where I am when I'm on my kayaking, backpacking, motorcycling and hunting trips, and 2) to have a way to request emergency help from family/friends or emergency services if needed. So far it's been great.

      Had the SPOT I for awhile - it worked predictably, given the older GPS technology inside: my wife and daughter carried SPOT I on a 500+ mile scooter trip along the California coastal Highway 1. SPOT I reliably sent tracking information along the vast majority of the route, but lost connection during some of the trip.

      I upgraded to SPOT II when it was released and have used it on several trips so far. Recently it worked great on a 450 mile dualsport motorcycle trip along the California coast, through redwoods, etc. SPOT II seemed to have better connectivity, is smaller and has a better user interface, especially as relates to use of the "Track" mode.

      Our friends/family love the SPOT technology. They feel connected to the person carrying the SPOT and reassured when they can see where the user is. The "I'm OK" mode is great for quick check-ins. Most of the places we've used it have NO cellular coverage for the majority of the route, so the SPOT is great for that feeling of reassurance (and safety).

      Have not tried the SOS feature yet (thankfully), but so far the vast majority of the SPOT messages have gotten through - probably close to 90%, I'd say. The "blank" areas where SPOT did not get through were predictable: under dense redwood cover while moving fast (motorcycle). I suspect if I really had wanted to make a connection I would have stopped and moved to an area of low foliage cover and waited the recommended 20minutes SPOT redundant message cycle.

      This is NOT a GPS unit. We carry one also (as well as a cellphone sometimes). It's for emergencies, checking-in and keeping family/friends in touch with remote traveling loved-ones. It's especially nice for solo travelers (such as myself at times). Kayaking, hiking, hunting, remote fishing trips, motorcycle trips, etc.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      29

      2009

      (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      It works. Just as advertised.

      By H Perkins

      from North Wilkesboro, NC

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight
      • Multi-function

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Rugged Camping
        • Survival

        Comments about SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger:

        I have had this for about a week. Purchased from REI. It has performed flawlessly. I never had the first unit, so I have no basis for comparison.

        I have 100% message sending on it. It even tracked me under some very dense foliage. Feeling very confident in the Spot II so far.

        Service and delivery comments:

        Excellent service and delivery.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        15

        2009

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Nice Product

        By Don Hunt_sea kayak

        from Woodbridge, VA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy to turn on
        • Easy to Use
        • Free floating carrier
        • Lightweight
        • Waterproof

        Cons

        • Delay in posting messages

        Best Uses

        • Hunting
        • Rugged Camping
        • Survival

        Comments about SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger:

        Save your cell phone-use this product! Waterproof, easy to turn on. Used for almost a week, very nice case with secure clip & arm band included that is supposed to allow device to float for 10-15 minutes. Small size, about the size of a flip cell phone. Taken sea kayaking near Annapolis, MD and rolled with it on deck in salt water. Used while tree stand hunting under dense foliage in Fairfax, VA. Also tested in car traveling at 70 mph. Messages seem to all get through.

        I set OK message and then my optional message says I finished and am packing my gear up-no need to use the cell phone, which I now leave in the car! My wife knows where I am and can estimate my arrival at home based upon my location.

        Only complaint is about the time delay in getting messages out. Also, the tracking function is not worth buying for most users-I think you can upgrade later if you find you need it.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        3

        2009

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        upgrade

        By rnsams

        from Providence, RI

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger:

              I had the original spot and loved it even though it had it's issues ( difficult reception in some terrain. I have only had this for a day but the reception, function and reliability is impressively improved. I would highly recommend getting this product!

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              Oct

              19

              2009

              (2 of 26 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Ripoff Service

              By Unhappy Camper

              from Portland, Oregon

              About Me Casual Adventurer

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about SPOT II Satellite GPS Messenger:

                    The product is fine, the service is terrible.

                    • Gift:
                    • No
                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Comfort Driven

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                    (2 of 26 customers found this review helpful)

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