Operation Manual

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HOW SPOT WORKS
GPS satellites provide signals.
The SPOT onboard GPS chip determines your GPS location and sends your
location and preselected message to communication satellites.
Communication satellites relay your message to specific satellite antennas
around the world.
Satellite antennas and a global network route your location and message to the
appropriate network.
Your location and messages are delivered according to your instructions via email,
text message, or emergency notification to the GEOS Rescue Coordination Center.
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When SPOT sends a text or email message
to one of your contacts or to the GEOS Rescue
Coordination Center, it includes your GPS
coordinates and a web link (email only) to view
your location using Google Maps
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