By directing your tracking feed to Spotwalla you could easily create and share trips that would update (with the GPS tracking feed) enabling friends and family to see where you are. Spotwalla was developed to provide a better mapping interface for users of SPoT and other tracking devices.
In the early days of using SPoT the findmespot location pages did not really hit the mark for tracking our rides. However when I start riding in remote areas again I will be renewing my account. This provided a level of assurance to those at home.įor the last few years I let my subscription lapse as I haven’t been doing the same amount of riding in remote areas and I haven’t been able to justify the increasing fees for it’s use, especially as it sits in the cupboard. While mobile coverage in Australia covers over 95% of the population, the amount of the land mass with coverage is much a smaller percentage meaning there is a lot of the places out there with no mobile coverage, so it is nice to have something to call for help if needed.įor this reason when I first started started endurance motorcycle riding I had a SPoT as I would often be in the middle of nowhere and usually riding alone. Then following your trip you can visualise your whole trip to remember it by. On SPoT’s website findmespot you can create your own maps that can be shared with those who may wish to follow/monitor your trip. Newer versions have a few more features including 2-way communication via satellite. The basic SPoT features include: one off location, tracking which sends an update at regular intervals, and SOS which alerts the emergency services in your area. The first question when looking at tracking apps/tools … what are you trying to track and why?Ī SPoT Satellite Communication Device essentially uses the GPS satellite network to location your position and then transmits to the Globalstar satellite network which relays your position to anyone you have setup or who has a link to your map which maps your location. On Monday’s ride I used Spotwalla, Geo Tracker, and Relive to show the differences between them so I can provide a direct comparison between them and my thoughts on each. I’ve tried a few different things over years and here are my thoughts of the main ones I have tried and why I would use them. So to celebrate I went for a ride.Ī few weeks ago I was asked about what I use for tracking my rides.
Last Monday we had a public holiday for the Queen’s birthday.
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