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Gary Clarke
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« Reply #15 on: November 06, 2011, 09,50:09 AM » |
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We have chosen to purchase a GPS equipped EPIRB as all we want is something to use in case of an emergency, $360 purchase cost then no further cost for 7 x years unless used , in 7 years time it won't be worth getting the battery replaced as there will be smaller and cheaper ones on the market by then. EPIRB is registred with AMSA and we can log on at any time and change contact details, nature and area of use info. The GPS/EPIRB is accurate to 100m and it also has a built in strobe light.
Best case $ for 7 x years
GPS/EPIRB $360
SPOT $960
You would have to use the EPIRB 5 x times in 7 years for it to cost the same as the SPOT.
If people want the tracking and message options then SPOT is the best choice, if you want something you can put in your back pack and then forget about for the next 7 years EPIRB is the one.
How long do the batteries last in a SPOT and what is the GPS accuracy ?
Cheers,
Gary.
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Peter r
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« Reply #16 on: November 06, 2011, 10,12:00 AM » |
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if you have a look at this link you will see where he has been in the last couple of days. Tim has had it on tracking. With the tracking it only goes to a web link. His last track log was 7 minutes ago at 1208hrs. http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0zFBChDn115C7jxFEkelg5vsVmUhnKHvL this will only show the last 7 days but on the account it is there for 30 days. it can also be exported into Google earth easily and saved for ever. This share page can also be embedded into your web page easily so anyont visiting the site can see where people are live! If you have any questions please ask! ian 0428 567 678 sales@piplus.com.au HOW GOODS THIS !!! Now come on boys, show me what EPIRB does this ?? But I do not need my epirb to do that, when I go for a ride I go to use my motorcycle not my cupboard of gadgets but you go, go go gadget Pee air, go  You got more Gadgets "Bling" on your Bike than anyone in the Club!!! Gadget Man You take the Cake for Gadgets "Bling Bling " |
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Peter r
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« Reply #17 on: November 06, 2011, 10,21:28 AM » |
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We have chosen to purchase a GPS equipped EPIRB as all we want is something to use in case of an emergency, $360 purchase cost then no further cost for 7 x years unless used , in 7 years time it won't be worth getting the battery replaced as there will be smaller and cheaper ones on the market by then. EPIRB is registred with AMSA and we can log on at any time and change contact details, nature and area of use info. The GPS/EPIRB is accurate to 100m and it also has a built in strobe light.
Best case $ for 7 x years
GPS/EPIRB $360
SPOT $960
You would have to use the EPIRB 5 x times in 7 years for it to cost the same as the SPOT.
If people want the tracking and message options then SPOT is the best choice, if you want something you can put in your back pack and then forget about for the next 7 years EPIRB is the one.
How long do the batteries last in a SPOT and what is the GPS accuracy ?
Cheers,
Gary.
You forgot about the Battery cost for the SPOT, must be at least $150 over seven years and the bar mount "BLING" $40 that takes it to $1100 x 12 bum Bags $13200 and if we loose some thats another x per year, so it might cost $15,000 over seven years!!! I will stick with the spot, it's smaller, easier to carry, better for me and maybe one day you can get anodised "Orange" aluminium Bling for it !!! Anyway it's up to the general Members what they want, iv'e already got myself a spot, so whatever gizmos we get won't effect me at all. |
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seaspray67
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« Reply #18 on: November 06, 2011, 10,55:16 AM » |
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How long do the batteries last in a SPOT and what is the GPS accuracy ?
Cheers,
Gary.
Hi Gary, SPOT uses Energizer Lithium batteries so you can get them from the supermarket if you like. A new set of batteries will do approx 350 OK message and up to 7 x 24hrs in tracking mode. More importantly it will do 3.5 days in SOS mode sending the message and GPS location every 5 minutes. It also shows you a red light when the batteries get down to 25% so you know when it is getting time to replace them. GPS is accurate to 10 metres. Under the Australain standards a Personal Locator Beacon must operate no less than 24hrs in distress mode and the GPS be accurate within 100 metres. |
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Willbar
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« Reply #19 on: November 06, 2011, 11,01:04 AM » |
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Yes I have bling but what gadgets do I have on my bike pee in the air
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Gary Clarke
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« Reply #20 on: November 06, 2011, 12,07:09 PM » |
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Hi Peter, what I meant to say is that me and 3 x other members have purchased our own EPIRB , so whatever the club members decide to do will have no effect on us as well.
Do we really need 12 x bum bags with a SPOT or EPIRB in each as I have never seen 12 rides on the calendar on the same day ?, Orange Bling it might clash with all the Red on my bike 2T and red for me,
Cheers,
Gary.
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David Smith
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« Reply #21 on: November 06, 2011, 11,11:45 PM » |
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Im going to get the black one so it will suit all my bikes  |
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seaspray67
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« Reply #22 on: November 06, 2011, 11,40:49 PM » |
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Im going to get the black one so it will suit all my bikes They do come in the silver / grey if orange is not your colour of choice... Advantage of orange is that if you are looking for it in an emergency then it stands out. |
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Ian Robinson
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« Reply #23 on: May 12, 2012, 10,01:01 AM » |
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I bought 2 spots from Ian just after the talk Ian gave to the club. One for me and one for my brother.
My brother used his today after spending some time totally lost deer hunting in Southern NSW somewhere north of Corryong after he lost his compass and his normal GPS died (the electronics had a fit and although the unit powered up would not give any readings that were at at all useful).
It took only 2 hours from pressing the button to being winched into the helicopter. For the small cost of the unit it saved a full scale ground search what could have been a bad outcome.
I know AMTRA has purchased some plb,s but for the small cost of a Spot I think they are a pretty good personal insurance item if you intend to venture out on your own and especially off any tracks.
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Glennboy
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« Reply #24 on: May 13, 2012, 04,30:03 AM » |
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I have a spot and the way I see it I can go for a quick ride when I want and have some confidence that If I run out of fuel, fall off, break down I have some way of contacting wife/friends in no coverage mobile areas. The advantage of a spot is that it will send a message with your location to multiple pre determined phones via satellite and you dont need to bother emergency services. If you can get help from family and friends they can just bring a trailer and recover your bike etc Emergency help is available as with eprib,
For club rides I think the Eprib is the way to go, but if you ride alone spot is better.
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Zeb Colic
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« Reply #25 on: May 13, 2012, 05,59:23 AM » |
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Havent riden as much as some but certainly more than others, RIDING ALONE , i agree spots are great but as minimum they should take up the position of the third rider not the second ....... ( Third rider being the one that goes to get help while the second stays with the injured person ) Riding alone with a spot hmmmm is fine if you break down or get lost or whatever happens as long as its not a phisical injury that becaomes the incident , if its a physical injury that involves eg : getting knocked out , going into shock , pinned inder the bike while injured the spot aint gunna help and if it does who's gunna monitor you till the cavalry arrives.... I personally dont think anyone should ride alone spot or not 2 persons and am electronic aid should be min , three people without electonic aids ..... Just my thought  |
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Ian Robinson
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« Reply #26 on: May 13, 2012, 09,50:16 AM » |
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Riding alone is not recommended. The good thing about a spot if you do ride alone or do any other sport on your own is the tracking feature. Even if you are not capable of pressing the emergency button, as long as someone knows you went out and overdue then the spot position can be accurately monitored on google maps making it resonably easy to find you.
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Willbar
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« Reply #27 on: May 13, 2012, 11,25:08 PM » |
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Havent riden as much as some but certainly more than others, RIDING ALONE , i agree spots are great but as minimum they should take up the position of the third rider not the second ....... ( Third rider being the one that goes to get help while the second stays with the injured person ) Riding alone with a spot hmmmm is fine if you break down or get lost or whatever happens as long as its not a phisical injury that becaomes the incident , if its a physical injury that involves eg : getting knocked out , going into shock , pinned inder the bike while injured the spot aint gunna help and if it does who's gunna monitor you till the cavalry arrives.... I personally dont think anyone should ride alone spot or not 2 persons and am electronic aid should be min , three people without electonic aids ..... Just my thought 100% correct Zebby Riding alone on the road is bad enough, let alone in the bush. I often wonder if I was to slide of into a table drain on some of the back roads I sometimes ride on my own on the road bike if any one would ever find me, but in the bush you would have even less hope of someone finding you. Done it once many years ago and would not like to do it again. Much prefer riding in a group. Just my 2 bobs worth. |
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