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Re: [RC] [RC] gps/lost horse - AprilThis is interesting, but probably isn't practical for most endurance ride applications. Reading the manual, I found: "Your Gemtek device operates using the GSM cellular network and must be within an area with cellular coverage to function properly" Since many endurance rides (at least the ones I go to) take place in remote areas without cell phone coverage, this likely won't help find a lost horse or rider. I would love to know what technology the Iditarod used. My husband and I have been eying the Spot Messenger for rider safety. http://www.findmespot.com/Home.aspx This device costs $150 plus $160/year for the service, but is entirely satellite-based, which means it works most everywhere GPS does. I wanted to put it on my horse because it can transmit the location every 10 minutes for 24 hours at a time. However, my husband wins out and I will carry it myself in case of horse and rider parting ways and rider is hurt. A recent accident pushed us over the edge and I will have this the next time I ride. My husband will still need cell phone coverage or internet access to receive messages about my status, but the device itself transmits via satellite. And if I really need it, a 911 button will initiate contact to local authorities. April Nashville, TN http://endurancerider.blogspot.com On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:29 AM, susan golshani <susan.antonine@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: I saw a gps thingy on a tv talk/news show. I looked it up on the
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