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Spot
Aug 10, 2011 15:11:28 GMT -5
Post by 5beagles on Aug 10, 2011 15:11:28 GMT -5
Last weekend I rode with gearman and noticed he has the Spot personal tracker. I have been quite interested in one so my question is does anyone have one? If so, do you like it? Where did you buy it? I plan a trip to NC/SC area in the very near future and think it would be a great new gadget to have. I wanted to ask Gearman but forgot so if you have one fill me in on it.
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Spot
Aug 10, 2011 20:40:26 GMT -5
Post by Wahoo on Aug 10, 2011 20:40:26 GMT -5
I have had one for over a year now. Since I frequently ride alone in areas where there is no cell service, it gives Mrs. Wahoo a warm and fuzzy feeling knowing I have it.
Best Buy recently discontinued carrying the Spot II units and was dumping them for something like $35 each. I doubt you'll find one in any BB now, however.
On the Spot website, they're $165 plus the annual service fees ($99 for basic service + $50 or so for the tracking service)
You should be able to find them cheaper than that. Sporting goods stores and West Marine used to carry them too but not sure if they still do.
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Spot
Aug 11, 2011 6:58:34 GMT -5
Post by roadrunner on Aug 11, 2011 6:58:34 GMT -5
SPOT - No I don't have one but I know several riders who do - including Wahoo.
Since I don't want my wife checking up on where I ride - ( Ha - J/K) - (I usually lead weekly motorcycle rides with other old retired guys so there is always someone tagging along in case I run off a cliff somewhere)
I just wish I was going with Wahoo and a few others later this month to the BRP and Cherohala Skyway - but other things on my calendar take precedence this year.
Always ride safe!
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Spot
Aug 11, 2011 16:23:19 GMT -5
Post by gearman on Aug 11, 2011 16:23:19 GMT -5
I bought mine at Gander Mtn.
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Spot
Aug 11, 2011 20:58:28 GMT -5
Post by Wahoo on Aug 11, 2011 20:58:28 GMT -5
We wish you and Mrs. RR were going too.....
We will miss you guys.
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Spot
Aug 21, 2011 16:27:44 GMT -5
Post by mgorman on Aug 21, 2011 16:27:44 GMT -5
I use one, useful tool. Have mine set up with 4 functions, 2 personal messages to home that let her know I am up and moving and the other ok, 3rd one says look on my spot page, get coordinates and bring the truck. The 4th is to Spots 911 and can't be changed.
email me if you have any other questions at mgorman at sssnet dot com
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