My last Garmin GPS - ever

[Kiwi_Roy]

Ok, I agree it's pretty useless as a navigation tool which is what this threads about, but it's saved a few lives.

[Socalrob]

Not so, The spot communicates via satellite. First of ll it figures out where it is then sends the co-ordinats to the satellite and from there to Spot headquarters I assume.
When you receive a message you can zoom in to about 10 feet.
From the driveway of the house in John Day where we stopped for the night
It also lets you know the message has gone, again by satellite


Device Name: Roy's Spot
Latitude: 44.42302
Longitude: -118.95538
GPS location Date/Time: 08/21/2017 07:52:41 PDT

Message: This is where Ross, Kevin & Roy are at the moment on their Aotearoa trip

Here's a typical message, don't take too much notice  of the pre-amble, i forgot to reset it.

Click the link below to see where I am located.
http://fms.ws/mWYh_/44.42302N/118.95538W

If the above link does not work, try this link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=44.42302,-118.95538&ll=44.42302,-118.95538&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1

You have received this message because "Roy's Spot" has attempted to contact you.

FindMeSPOT.com

Spot is not only a GPS device, it also transmits to non GPS satellites.  GPS satellites only transmit signals.