Yes. For normal usage place your unit horizontal on the dash, logo side up, slightly tilted towards the glass to ensure the signal is going through the glass, and not blocked by the roof. Experiment by sending Test Messages to ensure your placement is all ...

No. The spacing between track messages does not change based upon your location in the world. All SPOT messengers use a 10 minute tracking interval.Satellite service is wireless and requires a clear line of sight toward the satellite; therefore, the servi ...

No. The SPOT device operates with Energizer 1.5V non-rechargeable size AA lithium batteries. Any other brand of AA lithium will be rechargeable and high voltage, which will damage the unit. These are required due to this technology's unique ability to mai ...

SPOT LLC uses the Globalstar simplex data network to transmit messages. This is a proven data network that is also supporting tens of thousands of commercial and industrial data modems sending millions of messages each month for asset tracking and remote ...

No. The interval between messages for tracking is fixed at 10 minutes. It cannot be changed.

The SPOT patch antenna lies directly under the SPOT logo. For best results, position the unit so SPOT is facing up towards the sky in a horizontal position with a full view of the sky. For tracking, try securing your SPOT on top of the shoulder strap or o ...

SPOT accepts interference from other electronic devices and should not be used in proximity to anything that generates strong electrical fields such as airports, radio towers, other GPS devices, etc.

SPOT LLC uses a commercial LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite constellation.

Yes, SPOT is as safe to use as a cell phone.

The format used is WGS84. The product developers are aware of interest in other Long/Lat formats and are reviewing the possibility of implementation.