I don't think LeadNav does tracking -- isn't it a navigation app for Apple devices?
I'm unfamiliar with SPOT Trace. The SPOT Connect does communicate via satellite, but it relies on an app to perform many of the functions (I use an iPhone): start/stop tracking, sending text messages, etc are all performed through the app. It is virtually useless if the phone and SPOT Connect can't pair via Bluetooth.
I wonder if your firmware is up to date on the SPOT. As your phone evolves with updated iOS versions, I'd imagine the firmware in the SPOT needs to be updated as well. I had problems with the firmware in some of our stuff at the last race and it kept us from maintaining the required connections for our comm devices to work correctly.
Thanks, Zambo. I ran is prior to NORRA -- it had the latest firmware already on it. It has been awhile since SPOT has made changes to the firmware for the Connect. I have a ticket open with SPOT to see if they can help get it to work -- so far, no luck.
Is there a certain model that allows this function? Can InReach #1 send another message to InReach #2? Or can you only send messages to non-InReach devices?
I'm very familiar with the Delorme InReach, it's a great unit but there are better systems for our sport... Obviously I'm biased but I'd say the Baja Tracking ROMTraX device is that system. Let talk facts, the good and the bad. For what you want you need the InReach explorer ($379.95 but possible to find on sale), there is a $24.95 yearly fee for each unit, but this allows you to suspend and use only the months you need it. The expedition plan for unlimited texting (which is a great feature) is $64.95 per unit. Now you say it lets you see where everyone is at, well that's only a half truth. The whole truth is that it lets someone at home sitting at a computer see where everyone is at through their map share. The unlimited messaging is nice because someone at home can send position reports as often as they're like... All throughout the day... And night... Just sitting there, sending updates "BORING". And then you have to realize that those reports might not be accurate unless your friend at home is a computer genius and can overlay the race course onto the InReach maping program. You will literally have to convert gps coordinated onto a different map that has the course to actually see the race mile your at. Now, $64.95 x 2 is $129.90 for the service, we charge $140 to activate the first two units for a race like the Baja 500. This gives you automatic 10 minute updates from your race vehicle DIRECTLY to your chase vehicle. No middle man. Don't you think that's worth the extra $11.10. Plus if your adding a 2nd, 3rd, 4th race vehicle you'd be paying $64.95 for each InReach when we charge $45 for each additional vehicle. No yearly fee's, no middleman. We also charge $375 flat for the first two units and $399 for additional units... However if you mention this post I'll get you set up with $375 units across the board. Also check out our other thread "Ready for the Baja 500" and see the info on our easy to use virtual buttons.
Do you offer a package together for Vegas 2 Reno? And will these work for the bikes?
