Brit Butt Rally 26/28 May 2017
- Thread starter FazerPhil
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Yep, I use the Bubbler GPS App on my android S4. Unlike a Spot tracker you can type text messages before hitting an 'OK' button. Anyone clicking on the icon on the spotwalla map can then read the text message you sent i.e. "Bloody Rallymaster, sending me down this stupid little track" 
It also has little icon buttons which you can press i.e for fuel or rest, which then also displays on the Spotwalla map. Another nice feature is a camera icon button. If you press this it automatically activates your phone's camera and then sends this as an attached icon on the map too. So in theory you could post a photo of yourself and/or the bonus location which the rally team could then also view in real time too.
It also has little icon buttons which you can press i.e for fuel or rest, which then also displays on the Spotwalla map. Another nice feature is a camera icon button. If you press this it automatically activates your phone's camera and then sends this as an attached icon on the map too. So in theory you could post a photo of yourself and/or the bonus location which the rally team could then also view in real time too.
The only stupid questions are the ones you refrain from asking for fear of asking stupid questions.
Your assumptions are basically sound. If no cell signal is available Bubbler queues its updates and sends them when signal is available so your track will eventually be posted but might not be always in real time.
The easiest way to check the data/power demands is to use it to track a short trip, couple of hours maybe. Demands shouldn't be too strenuous.
Your assumptions are basically sound. If no cell signal is available Bubbler queues its updates and sends them when signal is available so your track will eventually be posted but might not be always in real time.
The easiest way to check the data/power demands is to use it to track a short trip, couple of hours maybe. Demands shouldn't be too strenuous.
Thanks Bob/Mark.
My spot gen 2 went missing from my arm a couple of weekends ago on a ride down to Cornwall.
Once I'd realised, the lat/longs told me it was 40 miles back, so I decided to leave it and buy a gen 3.
Trouble is, I forgot to cancel the old one with the spot site whilst waiting for the gen 3 to arrive, and I received a phone call from Texas at 0300 asking if I was OK.
Seems like the finder decided to press all the buttons.
That'll teach me.
I think I have time now, whilst my existing contract with spot plays out, to have a play with the SWConnect system - use it alongside the spot one and compare them.
My spot gen 2 went missing from my arm a couple of weekends ago on a ride down to Cornwall.
Once I'd realised, the lat/longs told me it was 40 miles back, so I decided to leave it and buy a gen 3.
Trouble is, I forgot to cancel the old one with the spot site whilst waiting for the gen 3 to arrive, and I received a phone call from Texas at 0300 asking if I was OK.
Seems like the finder decided to press all the buttons.
That'll teach me.
I think I have time now, whilst my existing contract with spot plays out, to have a play with the SWConnect system - use it alongside the spot one and compare them.
I've recently been diagnosed with a tumour in my oesophagus and awaiting surgery so have had to withdraw from the BBR (and the IBR) but I hope to make it to Leicester to see the rest of you on the way.
) but I hope to make it to Leicester to see the rest of you on the way.
I was sorry to hear of your issues Dave. Let us know how youget on.It'll be good to see you.
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Last.Last.Last................. email just sent to all riders and team members.
If youdidnt get it or the one last week just email me [email protected]
Dave, go on a short journey, couple of miles (or 500 if you prefer ) with your tracker running (so that SpotWalla knows where you are and not in a secure zone) then try joining the page again. Once you've logged in the refreshed page should show your icon. If it still doesn't work, PM me your spotwalla creds and I'll fiddle around for you)
) with your tracker running (so that SpotWalla knows where you are and not in a secure zone) then try joining the page again. Once you've logged in the refreshed page should show your icon. If it still doesn't work, PM me your spotwalla creds and I'll fiddle around for you)