SPOT Satellite Messenger
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Sorry if these have already been discussed -- I haven't been able to search very successfully.
Does anyone have any experience about how these things work as a possible alternative to PLBs? http://www.findmespot.com/australianewzealand/index3.php
On the coverage page, they cover all of NZ with a "99% probability of successfully sending a single message within 20 minutes". They then go on to say "Success rates are forecasts for a SPOT messenger to successfully deliver a single message during a 20-minute period, based on network availability. Additionally, in everyday conditions it is normal for some messages to be blocked by your environment, such as hills or buildings. That's why the SPOT Messenger is scheduled to automatically send multiple messages in every mode - giving you excellent overall reliability."
I guess I'm curious if the marketing optimism extends well to typical NZ back-country conditions.
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