I use a Delorme InReach in Alaska/Yukon, which provides tracking and SMS as well. I don't know SPOT devices. But the InReach has worked really well in all conditions.
--------------------------- Brian Buma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology University of Alaska Ph: 907-796-6410 bb...@alaska.edu www.brianbuma.com On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 1:48 PM, David Inouye <ino...@umd.edu> wrote: > I've used the DeLorme (now part of Garmin) inReach. Which uses satellites > to send both emergency and text messages. You can pre-program some messages > for faster sending. Is supposed to work world-wide. I haven't tried the > emergency call feature. It worked well for messages. > > > On 3/28/2017 3:02 PM, University of Maryland LISTSERV Server (14.5) wrote: > > > I have technicians working in isolated areas without cell phone service in > Kansas, USA. I want the technicians to be able to request emergency (EMS) > and non-emergency aid (e.g. need assistance with stranded vehicle) in these > areas if needed. I've been looking into SPOT gen3 units ( > http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=100) and would appreciate > feedback from anyone who has used these for terrestrial fieldwork. I'd like > to know how well these devices stands up to rough handling and weather > conditions in the field, if it can send messages in varied weather > conditions (e.g. cloudy days), any issues with the service plan required > for the unit/customer service, and any comments on emergency or > non-emergency personnel response to aid requests from these devices. > > > I'd also appreciate suggestions for alternative devices that can provide > these services. The SPOT unit can provide "I'm OK" alerts to check-in with > preset contacts and track movement - these features are preferred, but not > required, for alternative devices. > > > > Molly M. Reichenborn > Research Project Manager > Wichita State University > Department of Biological Sciences > molly.reichenb...@wichita.edu<mailto:molly.reichenb...@wichita.edu> > <molly.reichenb...@wichita.edu> > > > > -- > Dr. David W. Inouye > Professor Emeritus > Department of Biology > University of Maryland > College Park, MD 20742-4415 > ino...@umd.edu > > Principal Investigator > Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory > PO Box 519 > Crested Butte, CO 81224 > >
