The newest generation of SPOT devices offer motion-activated tracking for GPS-data geeks. Pre-set your device to send your coordinates every five, 10, 30 or 60 minutes—Gen3 will send tracks at your chosen rate for as long as your device is turned on and moving. The award-winning device promises the same critical line of emergency communication as previous models in a pocket-sized package. The Gen3 has double the battery life of its predecessors and is waterproof to boot.
New Features:
Unlimited Tracking: Set it and forget it. Pre-set your SPOT Gen3 to send tracks at the speed of your adventures. Change your tracks to send every 5, 10, 30, or 60 minutes. SPOT Gen3 will send tracks at your chosen rate for as long as your device is turned on and moving (no need to re-set after 24 hours). Tracking doesn’t stop until you do.
Extreme Tracking: Get all of the great features of Unlimited Tracking, but with the added ability to vary your track rate down to every 2 ½ minutes. Don’t miss a step with increased track rates!
Longer Battery: Life SPOT Gen3 has approximately twice the battery life of the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger!
Battery Options: Now there are more options for how you power your SPOT, including
- 4 AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x Batteries (L92),
4 AAA Energizer NiMH reusable batteries (NH12), and
- Line power with a 5v USB connection. (SPOT Gen3 is not waterproof when line powered.)
www.findmespot.ca | $160 (subscription fee extra)
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