SPOT Satellite Messenger II includes the same operational functionality as the SPOT Satellite GPS tracker, but now is smaller and has more features. In fact, SPOT Satellite Messenger II is 30 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter than its predecessor.

SPOT Satellite Messenger II is your vital link with friends, family or emergency help when you require it. Like the original, SPOT Satellite Messenger II uses 100 percent complete satellite technology, which means it works practically anywhere -- including places where cell/mobile phones don't. The compact, rugged design is easy to use and holds up well year after year.

Benefits

The SPOT II Satellite Messenger lets you communicate your exact GPS coordinate, along with a message to family and friends, from practically anywhere in the world. Although SPOT Satellite II enables you to communicate a non-emergency message to your loved ones, in the event of a true emergency you can seek immediate help through 9-1-1, which provides you with peace of mind. Family and friends also can have peace of mind by being able to view and track your exact location virtually through Google Maps^TM.

Used by sporting and outdoor enthusiasts, such as hikers, backpackers, snow mobile riders, cyclists kayakers, climbers, and off-roaders, the SPOT Satellite Messenger II is a safety device unlike any other. But outdoor adventure seekers aren't the only ones who can benefit from SPOT II. Lone or remote workers have peace of mind knowing they can receive emergency assistance even if their cell phone doesn't have a signal.

Features

Runs on 3 AAA Energizer lithium batteries providing 110 days (approximately six months) of battery life on   standby mode, seven days in Track Progress mode and six days in S.O.S. mode

GPS location tracking and reporting through Google Maps^TM.

Check-in button. Enables you to notify 10 contacts via phone or e-mail.

Track Progress Button. Enables you to communicate your exact location every 10 minutes (up to 24 hours) to your tracking web page.

Custom Message Button. Lets you personalize your messages to your contacts.

Help Button. Allows you to request non-emergency help from family or friends. Sends message every five minutes for one hour.

S.O.S. Button. Lets you send an emergence assistance help request every five minutes to GEOS (response emergency center) while you travel.  SPOT II will continue to send emergency assistance request every five minutes until cancelled or batteries die.

Safety button covers over S.O.S. and Help buttons. Prevent accidentally pressing of buttons. Button covers are replaceable.
* LED indicators. Message, ok, check, track, help and S.O.S. are included.

Weather and vibration-resistant design.

Includes an arm band, car dash attachment, carabiner, and flexible case.

New enhancements include GPS acquisition light, safety flaps over Help and S.O.S. buttons, and sent message light.

Blinking ON/OFF button helps you locate the device in the dark.

Provides virtually full coverage throughout North America, Australia, and North America; also covers portions of northern Africa, South America, and northeastern Asia, including thousands of offshore miles.

Product Specs:

* Weight: 5.2 ounces
* Height: 3.7"
* Width: 2.6"
* Waterproof to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
* Operating Temperatures: -22ºF to +140ºF
* Operating Altitude: -328 ft to +21,320 ft
* Humidity and Vibration Rated
* Powered by Google Maps ^TM

Subscription Service Required:

* Unlimited Basic Messaging: $99.99 USD/YR -
* Spot Adventures - Included
* Tracking: $49.99/yr (Optional)
* Rescue service insurance: $12.95/yr - Search and Rescue - GEOS (Recommended)
* Type & Send: $0.50/message; $29.99/100 messages; $49.99/500 messages (Optional)
* Sensor Alerts: $1.50/message; $49.99/50 messages (Optional)
* Product Replacement Program: $17.95/year ($30 deductible)