Just finished reading the the info on the Spot web site.
A bit dissapointed.
So the device is $150
The mandatory basic service is $150/year
That gets you all the well known Spot functions. Re: tracking. It logs once every 10 minutes but only for 24 hours. After that you have to reset the device to get another 24 hours of tracking. Seems non optimal for longer cert rides and the IBR.
So how do experienced riders deal with this?
1. Pay an additional $150/year over and above the basic service, that eliminates the 24 hour limit?
2. Reset the device at fuel stops thus resetting the 24 hour limit each time?
3. Reset at some timed interval so as not to run past the 24 hour limit?
4. Try to stop and start service on the monthly plan to save a few dollars while using the upgraded service?
5. Other?
A bit dissapointed.
So the device is $150
The mandatory basic service is $150/year
That gets you all the well known Spot functions. Re: tracking. It logs once every 10 minutes but only for 24 hours. After that you have to reset the device to get another 24 hours of tracking. Seems non optimal for longer cert rides and the IBR.
So how do experienced riders deal with this?
1. Pay an additional $150/year over and above the basic service, that eliminates the 24 hour limit?
2. Reset the device at fuel stops thus resetting the 24 hour limit each time?
3. Reset at some timed interval so as not to run past the 24 hour limit?
4. Try to stop and start service on the monthly plan to save a few dollars while using the upgraded service?
5. Other?