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DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w Handheld GPS Navigator with Spot Satellite Communicator
By Editor | March 25, 2011
The Delorme Earthmate PN-60w handheld GPS Navigator supports a full range of usual capabilities a handheld GPS for outdoor activities would such as:
- A highly-accurate 3-axis electronic compass that works when held in any position, moving on foot or standing still
- An elevation display that pinpoints your location
- Sensitive barometric altimeter for precise elevation readings and the ability to gauge potential weather changes
- Time or distance to next turn or finish (if navigating on a route)
- Distance traveled (odometer)
- Trip time
- Speed
- Battery life, GPS accuracy
- Also create custom set-ups for quick access to the PN-60w screens and features you want for your favorite activities
The Delorme Earthmate PN-60w handheld GPS Navigator offers you peace of mind when you are out there in the wild.
Add to the SPOT Satellite Communicator and you have a definite lifesaving pair. You will be able to type text messages on the go through your Delorme Earthmate PN-60w handheld GPS Navigator, sending messages to multiple user groups, and managing your contacts via a contact manager in your SPOT account online. If in worse case scenario you can text or call for help.
You will be able to contact family and friends from locations worldwide where cell phone coverage can be unreliable. The SPOT Satellite Communicator uses satellite to send and receive your text messages, so it is quite reliable.
Below are some features of the SPOT Communicator:
- Communicate even when cell phone service is unavailable
- Send custom Type & Send™ text messages to family and friends
- Allow others to track your progress on social network sites like Twitter, Facebook, and SPOTadventures.com
- Let family and friends know you’re safe when your adventures take you to challenging locations. And, in case of emergency, you can send SOS messages with your GPS position embedded
The SPOT Satellite Communicator receives custom text messages and more sent from your PN-60w GPS, and transmits them wirelessly OUTSIDE OF CELL PHONE TOWER RANGE. Providing a life line of communication with friends and family or emergency assistance when you need it most.
Where ever you are in the world the PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator and its satellite technology works to keep the lines of communication open even where cell phones don’t work at your finger tips.
Price: $549
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