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There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.
Find me Spot
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Bob Denman
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Thanks NC! :thumbup:
We're gonna have to meet up in Ozark; I think we've got some good stuff to talk about...
We're gonna have to meet up in Ozark; I think we've got some good stuff to talk about...
Wiredux
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docdoru
Doru the Destroyer-Spyder Photo Investigator
Works good :thumbup:
johnwinslow
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Illinois Boy
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Probably way too late to respond to this.
Short answer. The product and service is great. Doesn't rely on cell-service; but rather satellite-service; thus connects in areas where phones will not.
You do have to put it in a place where the it can pick-up satellites though.
I prefer to wear mine on my person just in case I am thrown clear of the machine and need to hit the SOS button. If it were on the machine you might not be able to get to it.
Nice for family or anyone you allow to track you. It also allows you to push a button to send an email stating you are okay; or whatever other "standard" message you create.
Do NOT buy the version that works through your cell phone; otherwise you are restricted by phone service.
daveinva
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An alternative to the Spot locator is a SAR beacon. They're pricier out of the gate but no subscription required. They don't send "I'm okay" text messages, either, but their emergency signal is more reliable. If you're out of range of cell phone service, you may not be in the best spot for Spot service, either (pun intended).
http://www.amazon.com/ACR-PLB-375-P...UTF8&colid=TTPJBVUWIYNU&coliid=I1NYIUWM5215W7
http://www.amazon.com/ACR-PLB-375-P...UTF8&colid=TTPJBVUWIYNU&coliid=I1NYIUWM5215W7
The only time you can't get a signal out with the SPOT is if you are in a tunnel. I tracked all over the west and northwest last summer and it tracked perfectly and about half the time I didn't have cell service. No worries SPOT will do it's job.
Illinois Boy
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Don't have my glasses handy... is that clamped onto the upper-lip of the dash?
Wiredux
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Yes it is. I used RAM-B-259U RAM 1" X 1" U-CHANNEL CLAMP W/ 1" BALL
They are made for aircraft so I figured they would work on the spyder. :yikes:
Illinois Boy
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That's interesting. I have not used mine on the Spyder yet, other than clipping it to my jacket. I use in on my motorcycle, but there are handle bars to use a mount with. This looks like that might be a good way to mount it for the Spyder.
You know, I occasionally take-off and take rides without my wife and realized how dangerous it can be when a friend ended-up in a ditch one time and laid there for a long time before anyone found him. The problem was no one knew which way he was going, since he was just out for a short hour or two. He ended-up being fine, just so you know, but a wake-up call was given to me. I have had my fair-share of mishaps... and the "Spot" seemed like a great idea.
Thanks!
You know, I occasionally take-off and take rides without my wife and realized how dangerous it can be when a friend ended-up in a ditch one time and laid there for a long time before anyone found him. The problem was no one knew which way he was going, since he was just out for a short hour or two. He ended-up being fine, just so you know, but a wake-up call was given to me. I have had my fair-share of mishaps... and the "Spot" seemed like a great idea.
Thanks!
Pincushion
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Love my Spot!
