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nmbty spot gps is a device. kind of a satellite pager? requires a subscription, but both that and the device are a lot cheaper than a sat phone.

Posted by mafic Sep 29 '22, 18:55

we used them a lot in remote area exploration, and I know people that take them on just general backpacking/camping/outback expedition type trips. really handy little things.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SPOT_Satellite_Messenger (en.wikipedia.org)

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nmbty spot gps is a device. kind of a satellite pager? requires a subscription, but both that and the device are a lot cheaper than a sat phone.

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