[Committee] New GPS Locator

[Erik Mayer]

The Spot Locator which comes out November 1st seems like the best deal for a
Troop GPS Locator. It will let us email the Troop with our location which
can be viewed on Google maps, request help from the Troop only, and request
9-1-1 assistance. We could get this in time for our Spruce Grove backpacking
trip. The cost is also considerably less than other devices, but there may
be a yearly fee.

 

Here is more information:

 

SPOT message and tracking functions enable users to send messages to
friends, family or emergency responders, based on varying levels of need and
to visually track the location of the SPOT Satellite Messenger: 
. Alert 9-1-1 dispatches emergency responders to an exact location
. Ask for Help sends a request for help to friends and family
. Check In lets contacts know where you are and that you are okay
. Track Progress sends and saves your location and allows contacts to track
your progress using Google MapsT 
Weighing just over 7 ounces and priced at less than US $150, the SPOT
Satellite Messenger provides consumers with the ability to send for
emergency assistance in time of need; notify employers, friends or family of
their status; and allows them to visually track the messenger's location and
progress on a computer using Google MapsT and the SPOT website. SPOT uses
convenient, easy-to-replace AA size lithium batteries for complete
portability and when powered on, has a standby battery life of approximately
12 months. SPOT floats and its rugged waterproof construction is engineered
to withstand a wide variety of extreme environmental shock and temperature
conditions. 

http://www.findmespot.com/


What does everyone think? We already decided to get some sort of device.

 

Erik Mayer

Scoutmaster

Troop 113

Culver City, California

Cescent Bay District

Western LA County Council

scoutmaster at bsatroop113.org

erik at bsatroop113.org Black Berry

www.bsatroop113.org <http://www.bsatroop113.org/> 

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