Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Re: [emrat:11389] Satellite trackers?

I am not sure there is a Spotwalla App, at least I don't think there is for iPhone.  I haven't seen one anyway.   Spot has their own Spot App called "The Spot App" which is published by Spot LLC and inReach uses the former Delorme (now Garmin) Earthmate App.  The Earthmate integration with inReach is actually a nice feature because you can download the Topo, Street, PUB, USGS Quad Maps, Color Aerial and Digital Earth Atlas Maps for offline use.

I haven't used the The Spot App in awhile, but in the Garmin Earthmate App you click on tracking and hit Start and you can view your track. You can also view last track details, history, routes, waypoints, etc.

I believe that both of those apps (and more) can connect to Spotwalla since Spotwalla supports both of those devices (and more), but you may have to view it on their website? I have never set up a Spotwalla account, instead using findmespot.com with Spot and inReach.garmin.com for friends/family to track at home.

The only Spot Messenger capable of receiving a message via the internet is the Spot X.  It is large and durability and keyboard have been issues.


The inReach devices can.  The Explorer+ is the larger of the two and has its own built in screen and maps.

The mini is indeed mini and must connect to your phone via Bluetooth for advanced text communication other tracking/SOS and preset messages since it has no built in keyboard.  It is capable of displaying received messages.  It also apparently integrates well with some of their watches, but I don't own one.





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On May 22, 2019, at 11:08 AM, Martin Richard <martinarmy1961@gmail.com> wrote:

OK, so follow-up question:  I've also heard about this app called Spotwalla. 

Am I right in thinking that this is what allows the Spot tracker to show up on a computer or other device?  IOW, the Satellite Tracker "talks" to the satellite, which in turn "talks" back to earth and this connection goes out to the internet.  In order to access the internet feed on your phone, you need and app like Spotwalla on your phone so the phone can track the info that the satellite tracker is posting to the internet. 

Is that how it works? 

So then my next question is:  Assuming that I am someplace where there is no cell service, can people send messages via the internet that then go back up to the satellite and get beamed down to the tracker? 

On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 3:27 PM Anthony Sean Donnelly <seandonnelly1@msn.com> wrote:
As to the point of the two way messaging.  It really isn't to share your back country experience with friends and family via text, though you certainly could. More to the point it is to be more specific about the nature of the emergency with emergency services, friends and family on your contact list, etc.

With Spot if, for example, you come upon another hiker or rider who needs emergency help or fell and broke your throttle wrist and can't ride out and need a tow, or broke your ankle and can't hike out. You can just hit SOS, but without the ability to converse, by two way, they will send the Calvary.  I have seen it first hand when I triggered my Spot for another rider in Rist Canyon, so many emergency services vehicles showed up they had to turn half of them away.  It also sent an emergency message to my family in my emergency contacts and they couldn't reach me because there was no cell service.

With the ability to two-way you can let EMS and family know you are not directly involved, or your injury is  minor and not to worry.   Your wife/husband  never wants to get an emergency message when your out hiking or riding and not be able to reach you, not knowing if you are seriously injured, dead, whatever. :)



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On May 21, 2019, at 3:07 PM, Anthony Sean Donnelly <seandonnelly1@msn.com> wrote:

Additionally they also have the Freedom Plans.  More per month, but you can suspend it for the months you don't need it so it could cost less per year.

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On May 21, 2019, at 2:16 PM, Martin Richard <martinarmy1961@gmail.com> wrote:

From what I can see online, the Garmin InReach offers a monthly subscription option vs. an annual so that is a point in its favor. 


On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 1:50 PM Tavis Aitken <tavisto@gmail.com> wrote:
I have the Spot Gen3 and it works ok. The subscription always seems a bit much, bu the tracking is decent and the SOS button is nice to know it's there. If I had to go get a new one I would probably go with the Garmin inReach for the two way messaging.

On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 12:20 PM Martin Richard <martinarmy1961@gmail.com> wrote:
Curious about who uses a satellite tracker, what you use, how much it costs and how well it works?

I'm contemplating some Iron Butt rides this Summer and for some of them a tracker is required for "certification" (I'm thinking particularly the "Heaven-to-Hell" where you ride from the top of Mount Evans to Badwater Basin in Death Valley, the highest- and lowest-paved roads in North America, respectively.) 

Maybe a good topic for a presentation?  If there's someone who's willing to do it, that is. 

Martin

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