Spot Satellite GPS Messenger

Hover over me!

To turn SPOT on simply press and hold the ON/OFF button until the button blinks green

To turn SPOT off, press and hold the ON/OFF button until the light stops blinking.

Before you start, here are a few important things to remember to get maximum reliability from SPOT:

•   SPOT needs a clear view of the sky to obtain a GPS signal and provide the most accurate location information. It is not reliable indoors, in a cave, or in very dense woods.
•   Orienting SPOT so that the SPOT logo is facing up toward the sky will improve performance as the antenna is located under the logo. 
•   Keep the Messenger at least 12 inches away from other GPS devices as SPOT can interfere with signal reception of other GPS devices.

 SOS

For life-threatening or other critical situations, alerts the GEOS International Emergency Rescue

Coordination Center (IERCC). GEOS notifies the appropriate emergency responders based on your

location and personal information – which may include local police, highway patrol, the Coast

Guard, your country’s embassy or consulate, other emergency response centers, or search & rescue teams.

 Message Cycle

SPOT sends your emergency profile information and current GPS location to GEOS every 5 minutes

until cancelled or the batteries run out. If SPOT cannot get a GPS signal, it will still attempt to send

your message – without a GPS location. There is no test mode. If you activate the SOS function,

the GEOS Rescue Coordination Center will treat it as a real emergency.

Spot has 2  hidden protected Buttons,  SOS and Help.

      The SOS button when activated will send SOS txt to the Receiving Satelaiter every 5 minutes

       To Activate SOS raise the protective flap and press and hold the button.

      The Help button when activated will send SOS txt to the Receiving Satelaiter once only

       To Activate HELP raise the protective flap and press and hold the button.

Spot has 3 more buttons, CHECK-IN/OK, CUSTOM MESSAGE and a TRACK PROGRESS Button 

CHECK-IN/OK

Let contacts know where you are that you have acheived your destination for the day.

CUSTOM MESSAGE

Let contacts know that you are detained and will stay out another night but your are OK

TRACK PROGRESS

Automatically send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google Maps ™

( This is an extra servce the club does not subscribe to - if you wish this feature please call either Tony or Peter and arrange for it to be activated -and there is a cost per month of close to $ 50.00 )

PLEASE FAMILARISE YOUSELF WITH THE OPERATION OF SPOT.  THE LINK BELOW IS THE FULL HELP FILE.

BEFORE YOU TAKE SPOT CONFIRM WITH COMMITTEE THAT  IT IS SET UP FOR YOUR OUTING..

http://www.findmespot.net.au/

Training Videos (currently not available - if you find them please let Tony know)

http://www.findmespot.net.au/Training-Videos.html

User Manual

http://www.findmespot.com/downloads/SPOT_2_User_Guide_V2_printed_Oct8_2009.pdf

Personal Locator Beacon

 The club has purchased a PLB for use in emergency situations on club events

FIRST AID

First Aid Equipment and Procedures

The club has two Equip Pro 2 first aid kits available for use.

 You can view a comprehensive list of the CONTENTS OF THE PRO 2 KITS HERE

 We also have 4 SETOPRESS SNAKE BITE AND SPRAIN BANDAGES

First Aid Training

Please use this form to lodge an expression of interest regarding First Aid Training

INCIDENT REPORT FORM

Incident Report Form

	MVB Inc Incident Report Form To be completed by event coordinator or leader(s) as soon as practical after the incident. This report should be kept by the club secretary as a formal club record. In the event of any serious injury (an injury requiring medical treatment) copies of the incident report must be forwarded to the Insurance Convener for the State of the Member Club.
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