maps them on to a Google Maps screen
plotting your progress on your trip. My 2nd
generation SPOT device also allows me to do
simple communications back to specified
people. When I set-up the device I can put in a
number of mobile/cell phone numbers and
email addresses and depending on which of
the two buttons I press I can report that
everything is OK (via the OK button) or a
predefined message such as "I have stopped
for food/fuel" (via the custom button). The
unit is powered by three AAA batteries and
does not have a 12v powered connection.
I like to listen to audio-books when I
am on the move, and I do this by
having either my SatNav or phone
connected to my helmets Bluetooth
headset
This is a major draw because having the unit on
all the time you are travelling means needing
some serious quality batteries as the unit can
suck a cheap battery dry in a matter of hours.
There is an option to use rechargeable
batteries, but you would need to keep charged
batteries ready or charge them en-route. For
my mobile phone I use an Ultimate Mobiles IPX
phone case. This allows the phone to be held
inside a waterproof case and have a 12v
connection to the bike. I like to listen to audio-
books when I am on the move, and I do this by
having either my SatNav or phone connected
to my helmets Bluetooth headset (another
device which needs to be charged albeit every
15-20 hours). Bluetooth usage on the phone
empties its battery is quick order so having the
unit powered off of the bike is a real plus in
this instance.