New SPOT SAT PHONE!!
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I think I might just buy one of these.
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ROK when you get it hooked up let us know how the call quality is. I love when the cool tech gets cheap enough to own and use!
Please report back with HOW IT WORKS?
Was it worth the money??
Was it worth the money??
Have you had a chance to try your unit out yet, and have you used other sat phones to do a comparison on sound quality and reception?
Thanks
This just showed up in my in box
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I am a spot Dealer. Voice quality is almost as good as cellular. Signal is also pretty much a non issue. You do need a fairly clear view of the sky.
Anyone interested in any spot gear shoot me a PM. My dealer info is also on spot's website. Electric Waves in Sask Canada.
Anyone interested in any spot gear shoot me a PM. My dealer info is also on spot's website. Electric Waves in Sask Canada.
the phone is 499.95 with a plan and if bought at "select retailers" or 549.95 regular price.
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I retail them at $499.99 and those ^^^ are the plans.:thumb:
I did a little research and it looks like it uses the Globalstar sat network.
Does this mean u have to use the call scheduler like the Globalstar phones ????
Anyone who has tried to use a Globalstar phone up north in the mountains, will know how spotty and frustrating there service is.
I love pulling out my iridium and handing it over to the guy so he can make his call, after he has been fighting with his Globalstar for the last hour trying to get a signal.
I would warn anyone looking into the SPOT phone to do there research very carefully,especially if u are going to use it as a potentially life saving device.
I understand how appealing the price difference between Globalstar / SPOT devices and the iridium phones are. But if u compare with the iridium northern lights package (200min 180$ for 6 months) its really not that bad and for me the reliability of the iridium to make a call when I want to make a call is all that matters.
Anyone who has some first hand information with the SPOT feel free to completely destroy my post.......
Does this mean u have to use the call scheduler like the Globalstar phones ????
Anyone who has tried to use a Globalstar phone up north in the mountains, will know how spotty and frustrating there service is.
I love pulling out my iridium and handing it over to the guy so he can make his call, after he has been fighting with his Globalstar for the last hour trying to get a signal.
I would warn anyone looking into the SPOT phone to do there research very carefully,especially if u are going to use it as a potentially life saving device.
I understand how appealing the price difference between Globalstar / SPOT devices and the iridium phones are. But if u compare with the iridium northern lights package (200min 180$ for 6 months) its really not that bad and for me the reliability of the iridium to make a call when I want to make a call is all that matters.
Anyone who has some first hand information with the SPOT feel free to completely destroy my post.......
Anyone on SnoWest own one of these yet that can comment first hand???
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Yes, it does use the globalstar network. As does the spot handheld emergency beacon. You DO NOT need to use the call times tool anymore. The new network is pretty much done and works very well. I sell both the iridium and globalstar/SPOT phones. I personally use a spot phone. Call quality is that of a cellular device. No delay and very clear. Iridium does seem to have a little better coverage but is very delayed and digital sounding. After the price of the phone they are comparable in yearly pricing. Globalstar/spot have some plans that are better for monthly payment scedules. And also some higher user annual plans.
Here is the coverage map for spot http://www.findmespot.ca/en/index.php?cid=109
Most if not all spot dealer's have a demo phone that you can take outside and make a phone call or 2. Then you can make a decision.
Here is the coverage map for spot http://www.findmespot.ca/en/index.php?cid=109
Most if not all spot dealer's have a demo phone that you can take outside and make a phone call or 2. Then you can make a decision.
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I purchased a spot phone about a month ago and have tried it out 4 or 5 time at our cabin in hells canyon.
- Typically takes 5-10 minutes to find service.
- Drops calls after 20-40 seconds on 3 of the 5 calls not moving and clear skys.
I will be testing it out up in the mountains in a couple of weeks. Hopefuly things improve or I will be keeping my spot connect.
- Typically takes 5-10 minutes to find service.
- Drops calls after 20-40 seconds on 3 of the 5 calls not moving and clear skys.
I will be testing it out up in the mountains in a couple of weeks. Hopefuly things improve or I will be keeping my spot connect.
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Real world feedback right there, thanks for that. Looking forward to hear how it works in the mountains.
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Nitro keep us posted.
I would think the service would be the same, except for a possible change in antenna, between the spot unit and the standard globalstar phone. Assuming they are both using the same globalstar satellites.
I know globalstar service is MUCH better today than it was a year or two ago. Still a bit sketchy at times but much better than sending smoke signals.
Where did you get your spot unit? If local I might run down and see if I can try one out.
Thanks
Thunder
I would think the service would be the same, except for a possible change in antenna, between the spot unit and the standard globalstar phone. Assuming they are both using the same globalstar satellites.
I know globalstar service is MUCH better today than it was a year or two ago. Still a bit sketchy at times but much better than sending smoke signals.
Where did you get your spot unit? If local I might run down and see if I can try one out.
Thanks
Thunder
Could be that SPOT is lower power and has a smaller time slice on the satellite.
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