joel322

I have not replied before because of the hostility expressed toward my "inappropriate" posts. I am only replying now because ntrog8r asked a specific question of me. Any problems with transmission - in the mountains, in canyons, in inclement weather, etc? Poor transmission in heavily forested areas, it likes to "see the sky." Not all transmissions get through with a lot of overhead canopy. Has anybody dropped it - does it still work, how about below freezing? Yes, my scouts have dropped it multiple times, no problems. We are in the south so the coldest we have used it is mid 20's but

After the first couple of responses I decided not to reply but at this point, I feel I must. First - a Scout is Courteous! Many of the replies here have not been which dissapoints me. Yes, I am a troop leader in Alabama, have been a registered scout almost continuously for 40 years. Yes, I own an on-line gear store. No, I don't take my scouts on outings to "be out of touch with the modern world," I take them to teach them about taking care of themselves, building character, how to "be prepared," and other scouting principals. Anyone who goes to be out of touch has simply m

A while back I saw an advertisement on television for a device called "Spot." This gadget, which is about the size of a cell phone, is just about the coolest thing since the first GPS unit I purchassed. It embodies the scout motto "Be Prepared." Spot uses GPS technology, but instead of showing you where you are, it transmits your coordinates VIA SATELLITE to your pre-set contact list. It also gives you access to a global 911 emergency center. Imagine all of the parents of your scouts being able to log onto a web page and see where you are and that everything is OK. As a Scout