Spot Tracker Testing

[Mr Lefty]

I've seen lots of people that just put it at the top of one of their bags (usually the tail bag) and have no issues... especially in the US...

save ya $ on a mount and not have to worry that someone might steal it

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by eBBs15

I've seen lots of people that just put it at the top of one of their bags (usually the tail bag) and have no issues... especially in the US...

save ya $ on a mount and not have to worry that someone might steal it

That's exactly what I was planning to do with mine.

[Captain Morgan]

Originally Posted by eBBs15

I've seen lots of people that just put it at the top of one of their bags (usually the tail bag) and have no issues... especially in the US...

save ya $ on a mount and not have to worry that someone might steal it

but if someone steals it, wouldn't you be able to track them down? What are prices and service costs of these?

[G-Rex]

The 1st gen is $100 or so if you can find them. I got mine for $100 with a $50 rebate.

The latest model that's out is $170.

Service varies by term and options, but for a one year term, with the ability to track progress online like Trip has, it about $150.

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[Trip]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

The 1st gen is $100 or so if you can find them. I got mine for $100 with a $50 rebate.

The latest model that's out is $170.

Service varies by term and options, but for a one year term, with the ability to track progress online like Trip has, it about $150.

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Mine was $150, and I got the tracking option/service for $100 with $50 off coupon that expired 12/31/10.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

but if someone steals it, wouldn't you be able to track them down? What are prices and service costs of these?

If anyone steals it, it's worthless. They come with individual authorization numbers for service. If you report it stolen, SPOT will turn it off and then if some idiot tries to activate it, boom busted.

[G-Rex]

It worked well on this end. Bounced the satellite and updated the website every 8-12 minutes on average.

I'd recommend not turning it on at your house though next time. LOL

[Trip]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

I'd recommend not turning it on at your house though next time. LOL

I didn't, I turned it on at the high school. It is close to my house, but not my house.

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by Trip

I didn't, I turned it on at the high school. It is close to my house, but not my house.

Ah ok! It just looked to be in a neighborhood. Good then!

I need to get the service on mine pretty soon.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by eBBs15

I've seen lots of people that just put it at the top of one of their bags (usually the tail bag) and have no issues... especially in the US...

save ya $ on a mount and not have to worry that someone might steal it

I bought a mount already. I am going to mount it next to my Zumo. I will just take both off together and stow them in the tail case where I can lock them up.