T&T: Fw: Spot Satellite Messenger

[Larry N. Brown]

> What are the views of the list on the value (as a safety communication
> device) of the new (at least to me) Spot Satellite Messenger?  West Marine
> is featuring it, and it sure seems cheaper than satellite phones.  How 
> does
> it compare to an epirb?  Would it be useful in waters that are beyond cell
> phone range?
>
>
>
> Mike Doyle
>
> Options, NT 37


I purchased one of these right after they came out and I love it. You can 
program it with up to 10 email addresses or cell phone numbers. You can file 
a message on their website, turn the device on and push the OK button. 
Couple minutes later the recipients get your lat/long and message. Works 
anywhere in the world. I've delegated one of the OK message recipients to 
email several other people who are interested in the progress of our voyage.

It's far cheaper than an epirb and has far greater eommunication 
flexibility.

Regards,

Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: Covington, LA
N 30 26.7
W 90 07.1