Looking at a GPS with SPOT built in

[nwalter]

DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w GPS with SPOT Satellite Messenger is the one I was taking a look at. I have not seen it in person as I am stuck away at work but would be looking in to one when I get home. Any one use this one or recommend one similar. I like the idea of the SPOT system so that will be something I am getting no matter what

[KB90]

Bump it up, I know they are fairly new, has anyone got one? I'm interested too.

[Buck]

Me too i wonder if the Backroads maps will work with it?

[RoscoeP]

Spot has a monthly fee I believe

[KB90]

Me too i wonder if the Backroads maps will work with it?

Its got an SD card slot, so yes it should.

[tonywtc]

that would be cool if it does

[nwalter]

Spot has a monthly fee I believe

Any fee is fine by me if I am laying in a gully my leg wrapped up around my head and a foreign objects poking me where they should and at a press of a button someone could be on the way to rescue my dumb ass.
Or think of it this way that monthly fee saves replacing hardwood flooring when the wife wears a hole in it pacing and waiting for you to get home

[troutseeker]

Spot has a monthly fee I believe

A monthly or yearly fee, and well worth it! $99 US for a years service.:-D

[oldschoolguy]

I would like to buy one, but I go out too seldom for it to be worth it. Is there anyone who would work out a sort of sharing agreement. Or rent it out??

[Brett]

I was looking at this in the fall and it is still 2 units, it wasn't built in. it is a specific spot with an extra feature but still another unit

[srupp]

hmmmm as with all technology it "usually" doesnt pay to be an "early adopter"..:tongue: it does look interesting however they will have all the kinks worked out w/i 6-8 months IMO..

I absolutley believe in the SPOT system..because it works...

I am waiting to see if the 2 units can be "morphed" into one AND the CANADIAN mapping system gets "tweaked"

Steven Rupp

SPOT REP

CANADA