 Topic Name: Mounting a Spot 2 GPS Messenger
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on: February 01, 2012, 04:53:04 AM
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Blammo
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Does a Spot need to be outside of any packs on my bike? I had originally planned to just keep it in my handlebar bag. What are people using to mound them? The so-called RAM mounts seem like overkill. I was hoping to just velcro it to something. And of course, I will ensure it is facing the sky.
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Topic Name: Mounting a Spot 2 GPS Messenger
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Reply #1 on: February 01, 2012, 06:01:47 AM
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Curtis C
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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2012, 06:01:47 AM » |
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I attach mine to the outside and on top of my backpack. I dont like the blinky lights in my sight while riding. Placing it inside the bag will cause poor signal and may miss a few check in messages.
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Topic Name: Mounting a Spot 2 GPS Messenger
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Reply #2 on: February 01, 2012, 06:22:50 AM
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TobyGadd
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2012, 06:22:50 AM » |
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I put mine in a little pouch (from Wingnut) which is attached to top of my shoulder strap. Seems to work well, as it faces up when I'm riding or walking. I like having it attached to my body, as it's not difficult to imagine emergency situations where my bike would be hard to reach.
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Topic Name: Mounting a Spot 2 GPS Messenger
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Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 04:04:01 AM
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Blammo
Location: San Antonio, TX
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« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 04:04:01 AM » |
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Do these devices have an obvious antenna that should be left unblocked by any carry case one might devise? Thanks in advance ...I don't actually have mine in hand yet.
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Topic Name: Mounting a Spot 2 GPS Messenger
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Reply #4 on: February 02, 2012, 06:32:16 AM
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TobyGadd
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2012, 06:32:16 AM » |
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No obvious antenna. The front side (with logo, buttons, lights) needs to face up.
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Topic Name: Mounting a Spot 2 GPS Messenger
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Reply #5 on: February 02, 2012, 06:37:07 AM
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Curtis C
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2012, 06:37:07 AM » |
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The instructions say the units needs an unobstructed view of the sky. SPOT does make a case so you could either get that or try to duplicate it.
During some experimenting I have tried my SPOT Communicator inside the top of my pack and done fine YMMV.
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Topic Name: Mounting a Spot 2 GPS Messenger
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Reply #6 on: March 22, 2012, 07:19:18 AM
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fastmtnbiker33w
Nuclear Sunrise Stitchworks
Location: El Paso, TX
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2012, 07:19:18 AM » |
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Anyone try using their Spot inside a mesh pocket? Would the mesh reduce the ability for the Spot to communicate correctly?
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Reply #7 on: March 22, 2012, 07:22:15 AM
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trebor
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2012, 07:22:15 AM » |
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I had a SPOT I stuffed in a mess pocket on the front of my bar bag. It worked OK. My understanding is the SPOT II has a better antenna... and maybe better signal transmission - but that is just talk among other users. I don't have any real data to correlate that theory.
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Rob Roberts
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Topic Name: Mounting a Spot 2 GPS Messenger
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Reply #8 on: March 22, 2012, 07:43:29 AM
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TobyGadd
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2012, 07:43:29 AM » |
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Anyone try using their Spot inside a mesh pocket? Would the mesh reduce the ability for the Spot to communicate correctly?
The Wingnut pouch that carries my Spot has a mesh sleeve on top--and that's where I carry my Spot. Seems to work fine. I think that orientation is the most important factor, based on Spot's recommendation and my own testing. |
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Reply #9 on: March 22, 2012, 07:48:24 AM
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fastmtnbiker33w
Nuclear Sunrise Stitchworks
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2012, 07:48:24 AM » |
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Cool. I just sewed on a mesh pocket on my Camelback specifically for my Spot 2. When riding my Spot will be facing up and seeing about 2/3 or more of the sky.
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Reply #10 on: March 22, 2012, 12:34:40 PM
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woody
Location: Colorado
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Reply #11 on: March 22, 2012, 12:37:14 PM
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fastmtnbiker33w
Nuclear Sunrise Stitchworks
Location: El Paso, TX
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« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2012, 12:37:14 PM » |
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That's the same mesh I used, so I should be good to go.
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Reply #12 on: March 22, 2012, 07:11:17 PM
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tanslacks
Location: Joshua tree, California
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« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2012, 07:11:17 PM » |
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I have been using the spocket on top of my seat bag for the last week and it works great.
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Topic Name: Mounting a Spot 2 GPS Messenger
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Reply #13 on: March 23, 2012, 03:47:00 AM
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Blammo
Location: San Antonio, TX
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« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2012, 03:47:00 AM » |
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I have been using the spocket on top of my seat bag for the last week and it works great.
I'd be careful if you are using the stock Spot 2 case. Mine lasted for less then 24 hours of ride time before the belt loop gave way --thankfully I was using the extra clip it came with as well. Of course, those 24 hours were on some pretty rough terrain. I started with the spot attached to my bar bag, switched to my seat bag and finally just put it in my backpack. All three seemed to work equally well. The reason for all the switching was that I got some bad feedback from the homefront that no GPS data was being transmitted. This turned out to be a user error on my wife's part. |
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