Interesting product.
I have an older spot device but have been thinking of upgrading to a device with texting.
This product is another to to put in my pile of contenders..
Good find and thanks for bringing this to our attention.
I read an article somewhere where SPOTS or InReach have been reported as not working when needed to. 2 units were sent back for testing after failing when needed. If I find it again, I'll post it up.
When I researched my spot device(2013), I had run across several articles like that as well. Not knowing how many people actually use the device in an emergency, it would be hard to determine if this is an issue or if it is operator error...
I am thinking though that the technology of the newer devices have to be better and more reliable. I had used mine so that the wife could track my location when I was out in the wilds as well as sending OK messages.
Would I do better with a 4 foot antenna mounted on the rear door hinge or a 2 foot roof rack mounted antenna? I have a 4 foot now that only sticks about a foot max past the RTT. My SWB is 1 to 1.3 depending on the channel. Thinking of switching the setup to get more antenna past the roof line of...
Just on the off chance that someone has done this: Have you mounted your CB betwixt the rear view and the CRAWL console? It looks to be a tight fit, but can it be done and done well? How did you do it and with which CB?
thanks
Mike
I'd like to compose a list of ALL the HAMS on the board (and other boards I'm on). Part of an effort some of us are talking about to promote Amateur Radio for use in off road hobbies.
I'll start:
KC0KWO - Colorado Springs - 2m/70cm - Shane W.
I finally got around to installing "trail comms" in the FJ and thought I would share pics. Nothing earth shattering, I used a lot of info from this forum and some you tube videos to figure it out. My goal was a clean, unobtrusive system that worked reliably and could be made low profile when...
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