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SPOT 2 SATELLITE GPS MESSENGER
 

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Expires December 31, 2011

Includes all the same functionality as before — now in a smaller, more feature-rich form factor.

• 30% Smaller
• 30% Lighter
• Faster GPS Acquisition

New Enhancements:

• Enhanced GPS
• Extra Message Button
• Tracking message queuing
• Safety flaps over 911 and help message
• Replaceable button cover
• Illuminated buttons
• Intrinsically safe
• Sent message light
• Case included
• Environmentally safe packaging


Technology:

GPS Satellites:21 ft (6.4 m) location accuracy

LEO Satellites:1610-1620 MHz L-band frequency

Distance:~876 miles (1414 km)
Altimeter (twenty times closer than fixed satellites)
Requires less power
Less power usage allows more frequent updates
Less power usage allows other value-added uses

Visibility:1 to 4 at any one time
More satellites for SOS detection than anyone
More satellites means signal can be detected sooner

Angle of Detection:Constantly changing, helps in dense coverage

Beam Coverage:Overlaps, increased detection probability

Movement:Constantly, 8 planes 52°

Communication:If no GPS fix, Spot sends distress signal without GPS position
to emergency response center
Previous Check In or Track Mode data provides
fast and close proximity

Speed:17,000 MPH 114 min. to circle earth
 
  • Check In:Lets contacts know where you are and that you’re okay. Sends each message three times to help ensure successful transmission. Up to 10 contacts–phone & email.
  • Track: Acquires your GPS location every 10 minutes for 24 hours. Sends each location one time. Previous 2 track points send with current track point helps ensure consistent recording of movements.
  • Alert SOS: Alert emergency assistance request with your exact location to GEOS every 5 min up to 4.7 days.
  • Ask For Help: Request help from friends and family every 5 min for 1 hour. Up to 10 contacts – phone & email.
  • Message Button: Create custom non-urgent message to send to friends and family.
  • Emergency Response Center: GEOS is operational 7 days/wk. 365 days a year, operating out of Houston, Texas (2 addl. backup locations).
  • History Review: Review all Check In, Track,Alert SOS, and Help locations via web application using Google Maps up to 30 days.
  • Share Page:Using a password control link, you can share messages and locations to others. 10 share pages are capable. 7 days data storage.
  • Button Covers: Prevent accidental activation of SOS or Help features.
  • GPS Signal Indicator: Visual LED status of GPS signal acquired.
  • Message Sent Indicator: Visual LED status of message sent.
  • Security: Data protection via the latest techniques 3rd party penetration testing two times/yr by Plynt.com VeriSign certificate (Share Page & Login Site) Latest security patches updated every quarter. Network has firewalls and port scanning
  • Removable Case: Flexible attachment solution providing Arm Band, Carabiner & Car Dash attachment.
  • International Communication: Universally accepted icons to communicate button features.
  • Color:Matte orange and gloss silver Replaceable Covers: One set included.
  • Export Data:CSV (spreadsheet), KML (Google Earth™), GPX (GPS data)
  • Certifications: FCC, IC, WEEE: Outside of Case SAR, RoHS, CE1313: Inside Case
  • Size: 3.7” x 2.6” x 1.0” (9.4 x 6.6 x 2.5 cm)
  • Wt: 5.2 oz (147.4 g)
  • SOS Transmit: 5 min. itervals until batteries die, 1350 transmissions on fresh battery
  • Help Transmit:5 min. intervals for 1 hr
  • OK/Check Transmit: three times within 20 min.
  • GPS Lat. Lon. datum format: WGS-84
  • Temperature: -22°F to +140°F (-30°C to +60°C)
  • Altitude: -328 ft to 21,325 ft (-100 m to +6500 m)
  • Humidity: MIL-STD-810F Method 507.4 95% to 100% condensing
  • Salt Fog:Per MIL-STD 810E Method 509.3, 5% NaCl, 95% distilled water.
  • Vibration: Per SAE J1455, Random, 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, 0.04g_/HZ
  • Water Proof:16.4 ft (5 m) submersion for 1 hour
  • Buoyant: Yes
  • Batteries:3 AAA lithium
  • Transmission Power: 0.16 Watts
  • Standby mode: 110 days
  • LEDs:On/Off OK/Check Message.Track
  • Help
  • GPS Acquired
  • Message Sent