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04-22-2013, 08:59 PM | #1 |
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Spot tracker...
I used my Spot Tracker for the first time on this trip to Missouri -- since I was riding alone and wanted my wife to be able to track my progress if she wanted to.
I am not patient with instructions; thus I thought their instructions were lousy; however one would have to read them to have a qualified opinion. I was able to finally figure it out before the trip and try it. Pushed the "check/in" button at the end of the trip and it sent the message to my wife's phone (and email). I logged-in their site and checked to see if it indeed tracked it all the way -- and sure enough it did. (We don't need no stinkin' instructions!) I bought this because occasionally I ride by myself. I read an article someone posted on here last year about a guy who crashed and was found days later in a ditch (alive). That made me think about the times I take off without anyone knowing where I am going (because I don't always either). If something were to happen the tracker is a great source to find out. Not for everyone, but I do know a few members here have them. I'll be making a habit of using mine more now. Ride safe!
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04-22-2013, 11:40 PM | #2 |
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04-23-2013, 12:16 PM | #3 |
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I have been thinking about a SPOT Tracker also. Lots of places that could "dissapear" you around here and the desert would eat you long before you were ever found.
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04-23-2013, 12:32 PM | #4 |
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Stan thanks for putting that thought in my head before the rally as I cross Highway 70 in the middle of freeking nowhere!!!
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04-23-2013, 12:35 PM | #5 |
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I have one but have never set it up. Why? Just haven't gone on any long trips. Probably will set it up for this year.
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04-23-2013, 01:08 PM | #6 |
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...and I'll bet you STILL haven't installed that cruise control either.
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...there's a lot of holes in the desert, and there's a lot of "problems" buried in those holes. I know, not what you meant, but it was a good place for a Joe Pesci quote.
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04-23-2013, 02:04 PM | #8 |
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I have used mine extensively for about 3 or 4 years now. Although I haven't had to utilize the 911 function, it actually has been of help on a couple trips where things went south. It also gives my better half some sense of ease know where I am and that I'm ok.
I have mine set up on the SPOT page and another place called Spotwalla. When I do some of my IBA rides or long rides, I give the web page address to my friends and family so they can follow my trip on their computers. My wife gets the email/text messages.
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04-23-2013, 02:52 PM | #9 |
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04-23-2013, 03:54 PM | #10 |
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Better get a SPOT. Then of course you need someone who cares enough about you to check to see if you're OK.
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04-23-2013, 03:58 PM | #11 |
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04-23-2013, 04:18 PM | #12 | |
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It was you Stan and Coacha that has these things and liked them; which is why I bought mine. I like it a lot. It will serve its purpose for my needs -- however I hope it is the biggest waste of money -- ever! Don't know about the newest version they make. I was told NOT to get that version (which works with your smart-phone's service); but rather to get the one I have because it works off satellites -- not cell-phone coverage. A big difference. Someone can correct me if I am wrong...
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04-23-2013, 06:18 PM | #13 |
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That's why I don't worry about that kind of stuff. The only one who would know is my cat.
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04-23-2013, 07:18 PM | #14 |
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The version 1 or 2 are better than the Find Me SPOT thing. I have heard nothing but bad things about it. I still have a SPOT 1, which is much bulkier but works fine.
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04-24-2013, 12:52 PM | #15 |
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They work great to keep an eye on a cheating spouse too.
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