tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post7960770968196686110..comments2024-02-14T18:56:05.426+10:00Comments on Gnarlydog News: GEAR: PLB versus SPOTgnarlydoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-7077830328175430502010-12-17T04:10:05.488+10:002010-12-17T04:10:05.488+10:00There's no question that the rollout of the se...There's no question that the rollout of the second generation SPOT was a corporate disaster of the highest order, what with all the stories of limited availablility and the apparent lack of quality assurance. <br />That said, I use a first generation SPOT and find it works great.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04784243328798635180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-20350480573216154152010-12-03T16:06:44.815+10:002010-12-03T16:06:44.815+10:00I have been very happywith my SPOT that I have use...I have been very happywith my SPOT that I have used on the coast of BC and in Ecuador for 3 years now.Mike Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362628835112786790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-73142704563316154982010-11-14T20:04:56.517+10:002010-11-14T20:04:56.517+10:00I have yet to use a spot but in the NWT in Canada ...I have yet to use a spot but in the NWT in Canada it is very popular with small plane pilots. I know one airline that has one in every plane and my neighbour never flies without his. I have a friend that is a long distance solo canoeist and he uses nothing other than a map and compass and has paddled across Canada touching every ocean. Map and compass only does not even know how to use a GPS Greg Loftushttp://www.tundrasails.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-33992545318715287092010-11-11T00:57:56.337+10:002010-11-11T00:57:56.337+10:00I'm a virgin when it comes to PLB, EPIRB, SPOT...I'm a virgin when it comes to PLB, EPIRB, SPOT, etc. I have aversion to electronic gizmos in general, for various reasons. I just heard about the DeLorme PN60w with SPOT that can supposedly do everything. I mention it on my latest tsunami rangers blog, but wonder if it works.Eric Soareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307519888433542897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-54332133488463815772010-11-09T21:26:30.109+10:002010-11-09T21:26:30.109+10:00Hi Gnarly,
SPOT is a nice toy to have if you are...Hi Gnarly, <br /><br />SPOT is a nice toy to have if you are out of phone range of your friends. As others have said it is expensive on the subscriptions. <br /><br />I have a 6 year old ACR PLB and had its battery replaced and the unit tested at 5 years. It was returned with a number of technical test certificates showing it was fully functional, despite 5 years dunking in sea water. An EPIRB/Douglas Wilcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12113557051872905710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-35327386591110216682010-11-08T14:47:52.147+10:002010-11-08T14:47:52.147+10:00bingobingoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-18851550022599046082010-11-07T10:59:34.678+10:002010-11-07T10:59:34.678+10:00SPOT transmits at 0.4 Watts.SPOT transmits at 0.4 Watts.Harishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683294465174569923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-43916073224121530772010-11-07T09:39:04.792+10:002010-11-07T09:39:04.792+10:00Little known fact is that PLB batteries are guaran...Little known fact is that PLB batteries are guaranteed for 5 years. Replacement can only be done at an authorized dealer and is $150 in the US. I was told the the manufacturer would not sell you the battery direct.<br /><br />The new PLBs have a non-emergency button through 406Link.com at about half the price of SPOT subscription.<br /><br />New PLBs transmit at 6W. What is the power SPOT Harishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683294465174569923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-23232239765707708302010-11-06T11:55:07.616+10:002010-11-06T11:55:07.616+10:00no no you got me all wrong. Overzealous is not it....no no you got me all wrong. Overzealous is not it. When I write, I just focus directly to stay on topic and many times it comes across as too direct. Take it any way you want. I'm just a guy and I have no vested interest in the demise of SPOT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-19181248860000370422010-11-06T08:50:47.785+10:002010-11-06T08:50:47.785+10:00Mick, thank you for your comment.
I know you are a...Mick, thank you for your comment.<br />I know you are a reliable person so I will take your findings seriously.<br />Now let me go down to the rubbish bin and resurrect that PLB I tossed out last night :-)<br />(just kidding)gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-64075555164920441882010-11-06T08:26:44.344+10:002010-11-06T08:26:44.344+10:00Anonymous, I like your enthusiasm on warning me an...Anonymous, I like your enthusiasm on warning me and my readers on the shortcomings of the SPOT however you seem to come across just a bit over zealous.<br />Are there any personal experiences with the malfunction of the SPOT ? <br />I would like to hear more on the SPOT…gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-8016211115760410762010-11-06T07:38:58.498+10:002010-11-06T07:38:58.498+10:00I to yous a spot , but ther no way I wold youse it...I to yous a spot , but ther no way I wold youse it for an emergancy ther just to unreliabal, on a bad day I can even get it to send in my back yard. I only youse it for contact with frends and family , to let then know wher I am and what im doing , the googal earth feature is grate ,my mum and dad love to see wher we are on the satalite pic . and the spot team are bad news to deal with , its alsoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-78738563789983026612010-11-06T00:19:16.042+10:002010-11-06T00:19:16.042+10:00- ACR offers a "real" EPRIB the size of ...- ACR offers a "real" EPRIB the size of a SPOT, maybe even smaller, which can be easily put in the pocket of a PFD.<br /><br />- The subscription costs of a SPOT are higher after 3 years than the costs of an EPIRB.<br /><br />- The SPOT works on the satellites of the unreliable satellite phone network, the 406 mHz ACR EPIRB works on a dedicated satellite system, which so far never had Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-66766127602322128192010-11-05T23:05:58.430+10:002010-11-05T23:05:58.430+10:00The SPOT subscription is predatory and should not ...The SPOT subscription is predatory and should not be rewarded by succumbing to it. <br /><br />People need to subscribe with their credit card before they can start using the spot. The credit card information is set up as AUTOMATIC RENEWAL. <br /><br />There have been numerous reports of people who got rid of their spot, sold it, lost it, stopped using it ... and these customers had horrific timeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com