Section 5: System Function And Indicators - SPOT GEN3 User Manual

SECTION 5: SYSTEM FUNCTION AND INDICATORS

SPOT MESSAGE SCHEDULE
SPOT Gen4 is designed to provide outstanding quality and reliability. For optimum reception always place
your SPOT Gen4 with the logo side up in clear view of the sky. Reception can be inhibited due to hills,
buildings, metal roofs or other obstructions so it is normal that some messages may not go through. That
is why SPOT automatically sends multiple messages in every mode, giving you excellent overall reliability.
In some modes, this means multiple attempts to send the same message, while in other modes it means
regularly updating GPS coordinates and sending a new message with the most up to date information.
GPS
The GPS LED notifies you whether or not SPOT Gen4 is able to see the GPS satellites and obtain a
GPS location.
Green - The GPS LED blinks green if SPOT Gen4 sees the GPS satellites and is looking for/has found
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your GPS location.
Red - The GPS LED blinks red if SPOT Gen4 cannot see the GPS satellites and /or cannot find your GPS
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location. If the GPS LED blinks red, you should move to a location with a clearer view of the sky.
PLACEMENT OF YOUR SPOT GEN4
The placement of your SPOT Gen4 can make a difference. For best reception, always keep the logo pointed
towards the sky (the satellite antenna is located under the logo).
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