pcg Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I don't own a SPOT, but I think you can set them to transmit GPS coordinates on a regular basis. So if you are solo and overdue at least rescuers would know where to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 "reduces risk to the rescuers and cuts trauma time for the family and friends down even if the person is dead."Â How does a dead person operate a spot, cell phone, or radio? Is it in the instructions? Â next generation of devices will be linked with a heart rate monitor and when the HR falls below some minimum, will auto send help message. Just making it up but it is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwebster Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I unlocked my ham radio so it can transmit on all the channels it's not supposed to. Like marine and the government channels. It's a simple firmware update. I don't know if I can talk to airplanes. But 5 Watts is all the rangers have. Search for ham test online. it helps you pass the test. Radio waves can go uphill better than a cell signal.but height is always king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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