Originally Posted By: Bee
Steve,

Can you somehow cut and paste the form into a post so I can see it? I like the idea of having the correct info to hand off to a family/friend (because I refuse to pay the ridiculous yearly fees that SPOT requires -- especially when I read the continuous complaints about the thing....but that is a different topic for a different time)


I downloaded the form, and stuffed a copy into a "google sites" location.
Here's the link to download/view the PDF file:   ReConnForm.pdf

Yes, I realize the SPOT subscription is pricey. When one considers what backpacking equipment costs, it isn't so bad. People could get half a dozen friends together and share the cost of one. Mine is available to friends here if you want.

As for all the complaining, I sure don't understand. Mine works all the time, except for those known situations.

Compared to a PLB, I like SPOT way better. It leaves a "breadcrumbs trail", so if someone is suddenly disabled or worse, the trail would show where to start looking. Spot reassures family members, too. A PLB can only be used in the emergency, if the person is able to activate it.