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Lookie what I won at the Fair Sunday!!!!

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  1. SonomaRik

    SonomaRik F1 Veteran

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    It's a Satellite tracking and emergency system called the SPOT : http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=1110

    I never win anything.....so thrilled. Would normally cost about $150-300 depending on add ons.

    I plan to activate it for about $99/year, then the optional $50 for google realtime map tracking.

    Would have been cool to give to son, but he got back from Iraq last week [will see his baby girl for first time next month].

    However, Sister-in-law going over soon and will give to her.

    You can punch a button that will trigger a series of emails or phone calls to give a standardized message to selected entities/family members letting them know 'your ok' or whatever. A '911' button for emergency help, and the google feature is real time tracking to google maps to let us know where they are.

    Although, I would have been drummed out of the service for having one on station, I'm betting in the olden days, I've know a few in Iraq and Afgan to have Satellite phones and such...so, will see what can be done.
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    the_stig F1 Rookie

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    You must go to different fairs than any I've ever seen.
     
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    VERY COOL!!! That will be a really special time for everybody. But as with cars, pix must be posted!!


    Oh, and nifty gadget too. :)

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    Pretty neat gadget, but the iphone does pretty much the same thing.
    Also, I don't think it will work in SWA.
     
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    Spot will work in places that the iPhone would be nothing more than extra weight in your pocket. Definitely not apples to apples, here.

    No clue what SWA is?
     
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    SWA=Southwest Asia.
     
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  7. SonomaRik

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    This SPOT works on both poles and anywhere. For an extra $7/year = premium on extra insurance up to $100,000 to charter Helos etc. to rescue someone, albeint I'm sure there is a non-conflict clause.

    Only negatives I've heard since yesterday is when like down a deep canyon or well like Myan they said or some parts of the Grand Canyon, but honestly if you have a shot at the sky....shouldn't be a problem

    Will post some other stuff...we are activating it today...will give updates
     
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    Ok, thanks. As Rik mentioned, Spot works anywhere you have a clear view of the sky because Spot utilizes satellites.
     
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    I was trying to activate my service, when it asked for a Promo Code.

    So, I called the people I won the device from and they did some quick research

    and

    GUESS WHAT!!! the promo code they gave me, ONLY GOOD FOR March 19-27 2009 [ends this Sunday] Gives you a free SPOT if you activate the basic service http://www.findmespot.com/robby/ with the code "GORDON23"

    SO, I did and now I have TWO..

    this rocks, as can give the sis-in-law her's and keep one for our own fun.... :) :)

    I'm not only lucky, but handsome and good looking now :D :D

    HEY MODs NO I'm am not a sponsor, or promoter...just posting exactly as it went down

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