Originally Posted By ramkitten
I don't know about the SPOT being changed, but as far as I've always understood it, it works with the same satellites that GPS's do. My SAR coordinator has one, and he really likes his. And he's not one to compliment a piece of gear if he doesn't think it's up to par. But, no, it's not the same system as cellphones.


SPOT operates two systems-the GPS and the actual signaling which does not use the same satellites. To understand how SPOT works, read this detailed test done by an engineer and one the most experienced hikers I know.

If anyone wants to know exactly how the SPOT works, this is the article to read.

http://www.trailspace.com/gear/guide/help-find-me-spot-gear-test.html


Edited by TomD (05/08/09 08:58 PM)
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