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Something of interest for SPOT messenger users
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June 28, 2012, 08:59:06 PM
Just something to keep in mind, it's not foolproof as far as distress call goes.
http://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/-10824-1.html
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June 28, 2012, 09:13:38 PM
Interesting, even though I'm no sailor.
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June 28, 2012, 09:21:44 PM
I guess HOW SPOT handles this breakdown in service that's important.
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June 28, 2012, 09:27:59 PM
One of the comment did mention GEOS changed their operating procedures to address this.
I guess the down side of cheap GPS emergency beacon is too many dinks sending bogus calls, that a real one sometimes slips through the crack.
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