GEN3; Satellite GPS MessengerSPOT Gen3 gives you a critical, life-saving line of communication using 100% satellite technology. Features:Improved PerformanceMotion ActivatedExtreme TrackingLonger Battery LifeUSB Power InputSPOT Gen3 gives you a critical, life-saving line of communication when you travel beyond the boundaries of cell service. The latest generation of award-winning SPOT devices, SPOT Gen3 lets family and friends know you're okay, or if the worst should happen, sends emergency responders your GPS location - all with the push of a button. Add this rugged, pocket-sized device to your essential gear and stay connected wherever you roam. Long Live Adventure!SPOT devices require an active service subscription to properly perform. All subscriptions auto-renew at the end of the contract term.SPOT GEN3 ENHANCED TRACKING SERVICESCUSTOM TRACKING RATESSPOT Gen3's customized tracking allows you to change the rate tracks are sent to 2½, 5, 10, 30 or 60 minutes when you upgrade to one of the new tracking services: Basic Or Extreme Tracking.MOTION-ACTIVATED TRACKINGA vibration sensor tells SPOT to send your GPS location when you are moving and to stop when you do. This conserves battery power and avoids sending duplicate tracks.CONTINUOUS TRACKINGSPOT Gen3 will send track messages until you turn off your SPOT. No need to reset after 24 hours.Features:TRACKINGSPOT Gen3's customized tracking features takes your SPOT experience to the next level. Only with SPOT Gen3, is tracking motion-activated regardless of the level of tracking you choose (Basic or Extreme). A vibration sensor tells your SPOT to send track updates when you are moving and to stop when you do.S.O.S.With the push of a button, GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center provides your GPS coordinates and information to local response teams - for example contacting 9-1-1 responders in North America and 1-1-2 responders in Europe The S.O.S. button is for emergencies only.CHECK INLet family and friends know you're ok when you're out of cell phone range. Send a pre-programmed text message with GPS coordinates or an email with a link to Google Maps™ to your contacts with your location. With a push of a button, a message is sent via email or SMS to up to 10pre-determined contacts and your waypoint is stored in your SPOT account for later reference. Your stored waypoints can be easily integrated into a SPOT Shared Page or SPOT Adventure account.HELP/SPOT S.O.V. (Save Our Vehicle)Alert your personal contacts that you need help in non-life-threatening situations. Or, use SPOT S.O.V. for professional services on land. (Additional service required).CUSTOM MESSAGEStay in touch while off the grid by sending your custom message. Set up a message before leaving to send to contacts with your GPS location. Use this feature as a secondary OK message or transfer your personal help alert to this message function if you are using a SPOT S.O.V. service on your Help button.BATTERY TYPE4 AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92)4 AAA Energizer; NiMH rechargeable batteries (NH12)Line Power with a 5v USB connectionLONGER BATTERY LIFEMore than 2x the battery life of the SPOT Satellite GPS MessengerSend 1,250 Check In and Custom Messages on a Single set of Lithium batteriesINCLUDED WITH YOUR SPOT GEN3Strap; USB Cable; Quick Reference Guide; Carabiner; Batteries