3/1/08, 07:02: KiwiBird's SPOT reported a Check OK this morning, which tells me she's on the water and headed for CP1.--Floatsome
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- Kristen
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3 comments:
Hi Kristen,
thanks for keeping us posted on your latest adventure! It sure looks like a lot of fun.
I've been intrigued especially to see that you've been making use of your SPOT beacon.
I've found it to be a handy unit also: simple and reassuring.
Best of luck on your next legs!
Adam
Hi Adam--
When I talked to Kristen this morning, she said her SPOT is showing red lights. I sure would like to know regularly where she is.
David
Hi David,
I encountered those red lights also. Is there any chance that, after sending an OK transmission, Kristen hits the OK button almost immediately again?
If I remember right, doing so cancels the previous transmission, and gives red lights.
I found that the best way to assess a transmission was to watch the ON and OK led's after making a transmission - sometimes for up to three minutes - to make sure the lights continue to blink in phase. If they continue to blink in phase things are ok.
I'd be disappointed to find out that she has a defective unit!
Adam
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