Personal Satellite Messenger - Don't Leave Home Without One

Introducing SPOT – The World’s First Satellite Messenger

Whether you’re just checking in, allowing others to track your progress, or calling for help – SPOT gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it. And since it utilizes 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world – even where cell phones don’t.

*Low-Cost satellite service subscription required.

This device is in my opinion one of the greatest new products to surface in these days of affordable high technology. If you own a boat, RV or airplane, travel, drive into remote areas, hike, camp, fish, hunt, ski or do any other outdoor activity, take time to look into getting this device.

In the short time SPOT has been on the market it has been credited for saving many lives. It has won some very prestigious awards as well.

• Field & Stream Best of the Best Award 2008
• North American Hunting Club (NAHC) Member Tested Seal of Approval
• Backpacker Magazine 2008 Editors' Choice Award
• SAIL Magazine Freeman K. Pittman Innovation Award
• Cabela’s 2008 Buyers’ Choice Gold Medal Award
• Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) 2008 Innovations Design and Engineering Award

The SPOT unit Size is just 4.38 X 2.75 X 1.5” (approx. 111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm) and it's approximate Weight is a light 7.37 ounces (209 grams).

You purchase your unit from the manufacturer direct or one of its Authorized SPOT Dealers. The unit sells for around $169.00 US and the MAP (Minimum Allowed Advertised Price) is $149.99

Once you purchase your unit you login on the secure SPOT Website activation page to register your unit and start your annual subscription. The subscription fees are:

$99.99 USD/yr basic satellite service subscription and includes:

• ALERT 9-1-1: Alerts the GEOS Emergency Response Center to your exact location.(Unlimited usage included.) When you activate this Alert by holding the 911 button in for 3 seconds, the GEOS Emergency Response Center begins rescue and extraction coordination. The unit tracks your every movement to a precise Long./Lat. and relays the location to the appropriate rescue authorities. Your main contact is kept informed throuhout the rescue process and if you are overseas, your countries consulate is notified and updated.

• CHECK IN: Lets your contacts know where you are and that you’re okay. (Unlimited usage included.) I use this feature when my wife and I go cruising on our boat or traveling anywhere in the world to let our loved ones know where we are and that everything is going great. They appreciate that we're thinking of them and that they don't have to worry about us. As an added feature we can hold down the check in button for three seconds, which allows them to track our adventure and movement for 24 hrs. The trip is also stored on the SPOT website for future access and review. This makes a handy trip log for future float plans.

• ASK FOR HELP: Request help from friends and family at your exact location.(Unlimited usage included.) This is helpful in those situations where you need help from a loved one or friend but don't want help from local police or rescue authorities. An example might be running out of gas in a remote area with no cell service. Your assigned contacts will get a text message requesting their help and a link to Google Earth Maps showing your exact location in the world so they can find you.

There are a couple of option plans that are available for your consideration at activation of your SPOT unit.

• TRACK PROGRESS: $49.99/yr USD- Tracking Upgrade Option Sends and saves your location and allows contacts to track your progress using Google Maps™.
  

• GEOS Search & Rescue Benefit $7.95/yr USD if purchased at initial activation. ($150.00/yr USD if purchased after initial activation)- Provides up to $100,000 USD of additional search and rescue resources, including helicopter extraction around the world and reimbursement benefits – underwritten by Lloyd’s of London – for any emergency service expenses incurred. For more information, including terms and conditions, visit http://www.geosalliance.com/sar

Many of the SPOT systems registered rescues are due to the diligence of someone purchasing the unit for a loved one as a gift. There are a couple of testimonials where the unit saved the life of the person just days after receiving it. (talk about good timing!)

Think about how many people you know that can benefit from this affordable and must have device. Think about the peace of mind to be gained by both the user and contacts.

This is the PERFECT GIFT to give to yourself or someone you care about. Learn more about it by visiting: http://www.findmespot.com/home.aspx