Accidental Triggering of SPOT device
Another view of malfunctioning button cover.
Accidental trigger of a SPOT device, general discussion of devices limitations, and how to avoid them.
Tag: satellite
“Malfunctioning” Satellite messengers
In the past year I’ve heard of two situations where the improper use of a satellite emergency notification device (SEND) such as an DeLorme InReach or SPOT Messenger have caused SAR to be called out to search. In both cases I suspect user …
Satellite Phones and 911
Satellite Phones may not have 911 capability; users should know what number to call for rescue