Satellite Personal Tracker and Messenger (SPOT) is the world's first satellite messenger. SPOT allows you to communicate with family and friends whenever you want and gives you vital assistance to call for help in case of emergency. SPOT also enables others to track your progress. Certified to FCC and CE emissions, immunity and safety regulations, SPOT is ROHS and WEEE compliant. Utilizing 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world even where cell phones don't. SPOT features four key functions that let users send messages: Alert 911; Ask for Help; Check In; and Track Progress.

SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker and Messenger: Alert 911 Function Dispatches emergency responders to your exact location; SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes until power is depleted or 911 is cancelled Ask-for-Help Function Requests help from friends and family in your exact location Check-In Function Lets contacts know where you are and that you're okay Track-Progress Function Sends and saves your location and allows contacts to track your progress using Google Maps Coverage; SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of North America, South America, Europe and Australia, Northern Africa and Northeastern Asia, and hundreds or thousands of miles offshore from these areas (See current coverage and maps on findmespot.com) Separate Power Button Ensures long battery life and helps avoid sending messages accidentally Compact and Lightweight 4.38" X 2.75" X 1.5" (111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm); approximate weight: 7.37 ounces (209 grams) Humidity Rated & Waterproof MIL-STD-810E Method 507.3, 95% to 100% condensing; waterproof up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes (floats in water) Salt Fog Rated Per MIL_STD 810E Method 509.3, 5% NaCl, 95% distilled water Operating Temperatures -40 F to +185 F Operating Altitude -300ft to +21,000ft Standards Meets FCC part 25 regulations, Canada type approval, CISPR Publication 22 (1985 1st Edition), RTTE Directive (1999/EC), IEC 60950 safety standard, and European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Requirements 2 AA lithium batteries (included); low-cost satellite service subscription