I'v had no problems with the spot connect in canopy.Let it send the signal for the full 20 minutes as suggested.
If I am activating it for a life-threatening emergency 20 minutes is way too long.
Very much leaning towards the PLB at this time.
Interested in learning more about GMRS and also about antennae options!
The info i gave you was for sending a message.When you activate the emergency signal it keeps sending.
HOW IT WORKS:
Once activated, SPOT will acquire its GPS location from the GPS network, and send that location along with a distress message to the GEOS International Emergency Response Center every five minutes until cancelled or until the batteries are depleted. The Emergency Response Center notifies the appropriate emergency responders based on your GPS location and personal information � which may include local police, highway patrol, the Coast Guard, our country's embassy or consulate, or other emergency search and rescue teams � as well as notifying your emergency contacts about the receipt of a distress sign
