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.
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.
Searched to no avail. To all the cb gurus. I want to rewire my cobra 75 straight to the battery. I want to use sae to ring connectors with the built in line fuse. Link below. Is there any problems using this type of connector. Also like the idea of the quick disconnect for a battery tender...
Ok, time for a write-up.
I recently installed a Midland MXT-275 GMRS radio in my rig. I went with the GMRS as it's popular with the local Overland Bound group where I'm at and it's useful for family trips and such. I selected the MTX-275 mainly because all the controls are on the mic, which...
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