Track Progress - How It Works:

Once activated, SPOT acquires and sends your GPS coordinates to your SPOT account every 10 minutes. Anyone with access to your account information can log on and view your route, complete with virtual views provided by Google Maps™. To continue tracking on longer journeys, the SPOTcastingSM function must be re-activated every 24 hours.

Important Note:

Unlimited Track Progress usage is an affordable option to the low-cost SPOT service plan.

Additional subscription fees apply for this function. Click here for details.

SPOT is designed for maximum reliability. Spot performs a self-diagnostic test each time it is powered on. Additionally, Spot strongly recommends that you send and verify an OK/Check message each time before use. This allows you to evaluate your entire messaging system, from the operational condition of the messenger to the readiness of those you’ve chosen to notify of your messages.

Power:

SPOT has a separate power button to ensure long battery life and to help avoid sending messages accidentally. To turn SPOT on, press the ON/OFF button. You must then wait an additional 2 seconds before activating any SPOT function. When power is on, the indicator light will blink once every 3 seconds. This is also helpful for making SPOT more visible in the dark. To turn SPOT off, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds.

SPOTcasting^SM sends a message to your account every 10 minutes, allowing friends and family the ability to log on and track your progress in real time.

By selecting the desired "Track" messages in your account log and clicking "Show On Map," your entire route can be displayed through Google Maps™. You can then share your adventure with friends and family by using the new share feature.