SPOT Gen4

Features

• Custom message feature sends contacts a preprogrammed message with your GPS location
• Tracking feature saves and sends your location to contacts for tracking your progress through cloud-based mapping
• In an emergency, send an S.O.S. (button is covered to prevent accidental activation) with your GPS location to FocusPoint International, Inc. who coordinates search and rescue
• SPOT S.O.V. feature requests help with your GPS location to friends and family, as well as roadside assistance from professionals 24 hours a day
• Allows up to 1,250 check-in and custom messages on 4 AAA lithium batteries (included)
• Estimated battery life if tracking 24 hrs. per day: 26–52 days (60 min. tracking intervals); 8.5–17 days (10 min. intervals); 3.5–7 days (2.5 min. intervals)
• Estimated battery life if tracking 8 hrs. per day: 78–156 days (60 min. tracking intervals); 22.5–45 days (10 min. intervals); 10–20 days (2.5 min. intervals)
• Battery life varies based on how clear a view of the sky the device has, frequency of tracking intervals, extreme temperatures and other factors
• IPX8 rating means this is completely waterproof; it can withstand water submersion more than 1m deep for more than 30 min.

Imported.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

GPS/Satellite Detectable

Average Battery Life

Battery Type

Batteries

Messaging Capability

SOS Function

Altimeter

Preloaded Map

Waterproof

Water-Resistance Rating

Dimensions

Weight

Multisport Emergency Preparedness

Yes

Varies

Lithium

4 AAA lithium

1-Way Messaging

Yes

Satellite-based

None

Yes

IPX8

3.48 x 2.66 x 0.93 inches

5 ounces