Very interesting GD. Could be a life saver to someone one day. I will wait for while and then keep an eye out for them. They could get improved on and the price might come down.
Little Dog said
09:19 PM Feb 2, 2013
if had external aerial could fix permanently on roof caravan would buy one immediately bugger has no external aerial
Happywanderer said
10:57 PM Feb 2, 2013
But what if I don't want anyone to find me Gerty. lol
Mary said
01:24 AM Feb 3, 2013
I already have the stand alone Spot2.When I am on trips it tracks my daily progress and family and friends know where I am at all times,
.Great way of recording one's travels and all the emergency features as well.
Used mine on CSR/AB hwy and many outback trips.It's a comfort on long haul solos Like Alice Port Augusta /Nullabour etc.
Great to have if you go for walks in non phone areas
Never leave home without mine
Cheers,
Mary
Boothie said
04:55 AM Feb 3, 2013
When I hit the road in the next few months, i definitely do not want to be found, unless any one wants to have a chat over a cuppa, scotch, beer, coffee, port or the fact that I have won tattslotto or inherited a large sum of money!
dingojim said
03:41 PM Feb 9, 2013
I don't want to knock the Spot find me app but would strongly suggest a close look at charges if you anticipate using it as a non emergency means of communicating. As a dedicated emergency locater I say go for it. My personal preference is a "Safety Alert" SA1 which is an EPIRB and a Personal Locater Beacon. These can be purchased for less than $300 and have a ten year battery life. Once purchased you just register your details with AMSA and you can guarantee that if you activate your beacon you WILL BE FOUND.
Gerty Dancer said
04:43 PM Feb 9, 2013
Yes Jim I agree... we have an EPIRB. However, for non-life-threatening events its better not to get out the search parties. In fact I think its an offence to use them frivolously. If your vehicle breaks down and you have plenty of food/water to wait a while, then it would be better to arrange for help independantly. A sat-phone is an ideal solution, its just that they are so expensive.
_wombat_ said
09:47 PM Feb 9, 2013
HF radio is cheaper IN THE LONG RUN, IMHO, expensive to buy and setup but over time a great unit, IMHO, contact anywhere in Aust IMHO
http://www.findmespot.net.au/SPOT-Connect.html
This looks interesting.
bugger has no external aerial
I already have the stand alone Spot2.When I am on trips it tracks my daily progress and family and friends know where I am at all times,
.Great way of recording one's travels and all the emergency features as well.
Used mine on CSR/AB hwy and many outback trips.It's a comfort on long haul solos Like Alice Port Augusta /Nullabour etc.
Great to have if you go for walks in non phone areas
Never leave home without mine
Cheers,
Mary
When I hit the road in the next few months, i definitely do not want to be found, unless any one wants to have a chat over a cuppa, scotch, beer, coffee, port or the fact that I have won tattslotto or inherited a large sum of money!
HF radio is cheaper IN THE LONG RUN, IMHO, expensive to buy and setup but over time a great unit, IMHO, contact anywhere in Aust IMHO