SARGuy Gear

SPOT is a new device from Globalstar that combines a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver with a Globalstar satellite transmitter. It allows the user to send preprogrammed text messages or email with a link to a Google Map with your location. There are four buttons: On/Off, OK, Help, and 911.
The OK and Help buttons send SMS text […]

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The TracMe Beacon is a large part of the “why” I created this blog. I’m concerned that people might purchase this product and expect a satellite-based response (COSPAS-SARSAT) and not get one. As I did the research for this post, I found that I am not alone in these concerns.

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