SPOT Connect Satellite Communicator

SPOT Connect Satellite Communicator pairs with your smartphone to enable you to send text messages from virtually anywhere in the world. The Connect links your smartphone to a satellite network that gives you services when you?re off the grid. Keep in touch with friends, family and emergency teams wherever you roam.

Specs:

• Weight: 4.9 ounces
• Dimensions: 3 x 2.6 x 1.2 inches
• Batteries: 2 AA

Features:

• Pair SPOT Connect with your smartphone and connect to a global satellite network that lets you send messages and GPS coordinates from virtually anywhere on the planet
• SOS function lets you send your exact GPS coordinates and a request for emergency assistance to the GEOS International Emergency Response Center
• SOS signal transmits every 5 minutes until the batteries die; GEOS International Emergency Response Center alerts the appropriate agency in your area to bring you aid
• For non-emergency help, SPOT Connect lets you send preselected friends and family requests for assistance via SMS text and email; signal goes out every 5 min. for 1 hr.
• Check-in/OK feature sends a predefined message to friends and family, letting them know that you're OK and showing your current location
• Record your progress and share it with others using the Track Progress function; contacts can watch your progress almost real time on Google Maps as your adventure unfolds
• Basic service ($99.99 annual subscription required) lets you send unlimited predefined Check-in/OK, Help and SOS messages as well as updates to Facebook and Twitter
• Optional Type & Send messaging allows custom text via satellite (additional charges apply for Type & Send and Track Progress service plans)
• Subscribe to basic service and optional services at findmespot.com
• Unit operates in temperatures ranging from -13 F/-25 C to 140 F/60 C
• SPOT Connect Satellite Communicator is rated waterproof to IPX7 standards: it can be submerged underwater to a depth of 1m for up to 30 min.