GPS for finding adventurous sons

Multiple previous posts about Spot and the use thereof. For example this thread. Do a search on the site with the search term "Spot" and you'll find a bunch more.
 
In my experience the SPOT works well for tracking family and friends when they are out of reach of cell phones. Keep in mind that the SPOT coverage area is not truly global, so if your sons are traveling in certain areas the SPOT won't work. I've experienced that in Hawaii and South Africa.

Coverage map...
http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=109

The tracking feature is neat. It updates the SPOT location on a map every 10 minutes, but it times out after 24 hours, so the user must remember to reactivate it.
 
Some of the more recent devices are discussed at Panbo:
http://www.panbo.com/archives/2011/11/delorme_inreach_hands_on_1.html

These devices are able to two way message, as well as track. You need to determine the amount of tracking, the frequency of tracking, and message capability which is desired, and then choose a device and plan. This has not yet replaced EPRIB's but it is coming closer.
 
Now I know what that thing was that Roger put under my seat...thought it was a bomb... but decided it was just one of those tracking devices.,.... think I should worry ?

Joel
SEA3PO
 
Joel,

Unless there is a serious malfunction, (gaseous or otherwise) the SPOT will not explode. :twisted:

Just be careful where you go now. 8)

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
How old are these "adventurous sons"?
You could give them an iPhone for Christmas and talk to them, text them or use the "Find my iPhone" app to locate them - presuming they are in possession of the iPhone. :xnaughty
 
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