Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: SPOT 3
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BeaV |
I've seen how weak the signal is and would not trust it for my only "SOS" message. If you want a SOS button that will perform well in an emergency, than a PLB is what you want. The USB charging port will allow water into the unit and will cause damage. This is a stupid feature for a thing that is advertised to help save someone's life. But, I suppose, is a marketing thing to appeal to the masses. InReach has gone the same route. So I feel your pain, but accept it for what it is....something that allows family and friends to follow along, when it works (making it work usually requires careful diligence by me). |
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sns |
Any chance you didn't wait long enough? I made that mistake my first time with it. |
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tumblehome |
Otherwise, I always place the unit out in the open away from trees and set it on a rock. I press the check in button and leave it alone. Always works and I find it extremely reliable and trustworthy. SPOTS are not waterproof and I would suggest at least keeping it in a zip lock bag. If I would have followed my own advice, I would not have wrecked the one I had. Tom |
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billconner |
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joewildlife |
Failures are almost always operator error. The unit needs to be laying flat, facing a clear sky. Hanging down off a thwart, it might not send. Joe |
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billconner |
Exactly same. Usually set on fire ring. |
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Kickapoo |
I just had two teens and my father out for nine days and attempted to signal back home our progress along the way. The ONLY transmission that went through was on our last day - and it came through at 1:00 am (it was sent around 4:30 pm). I don't have much faith that in the case of a real emergency, this device would be of help - more like a false beacon! Any thoughts? |
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Jackfish |
I have a SPOT 2 and used it in June. We sent a couple messages per day and, to my knowledge, they received them all. None of this helps you much, but it might be worth contacting SPOT to discuss. |
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billconner |
The late one - don't know. |