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SPOT and DeLorme Receive ‘Best in Show’ Award at Outdoor Retailer |
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Wednesday, 18 August 2010 16:30 |
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The new DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator makes its mark at 2010 Summer Outdoor Retailer earning GearJunkie.com’s Best in Show
COVINGTON, LA (August 18, 2010) – Despite the vast array of new products and equipment demonstrations, Spot LLC and DeLorme announced today that the DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator received the Best in Show Award – an inaugural recognition presented by GearJunkie.com. The Best in Show award highlights a dozen innovative products seen at this summer’s recent Outdoor Retailer trade show held in early August.
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SPOT Provides Mandatory Safety Equipment for 18th Sertões International Rally |
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Wednesday, 11 August 2010 00:00 |
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All race vehicles will be outfitted with a SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger for location-based tracking and emergency notification
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (August 11, 2010) - Globalstar Latin America., a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services including the SPOT Messenger product family, today announced that the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™ has been made mandatory by race organizers of the 18th Sertoes International Rally. All registered class drivers including cars, trucks, motorcycles and quads, must be outfitted with a SPOT Messenger device on their vehicle.
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SPOT Launches Outdoor Safety Initiative |
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Thursday, 08 July 2010 20:16 |
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Prepare Yourself for Adventure with Education, Skills and the Proper Equipment
MILPITAS, CA - (June 22, 2010) – No matter what excursion you’re planning, the best ones often start when you’re prepared. Spot LLC, a leader in personal satellite messaging and emergency communication technology today announced its new Prepare Yourself campaign - a national public safety initiative designed to promote outdoor readiness and responsibility.
Prepare Yourself aims at reminding outdoor enthusiasts of all levels the importance of outdoor education, skills and being equipped with the right gear. Advanced planning such as researching your route, learning First Aid and CPR and knowing how to use your safety equipment can help ensure your outing is both enjoyable and safe.
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SPOT Assist Maritime Alerts Boat Towing Services with the Push of a Button |
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 14:14 |
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Stranded Boaters Can Notify On-Water Vessel Assistance with SPOT Satellite Messenger Even from Remote Locations or Where Communications are Limited.
TORONTO, ON - (May 19, 2010) – Boaters now have a new way to communicate their need for on-water assistance to help them get home safely. Globalstar Canada Satellite Co., a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services, announced today that SPOT Assist Maritime, a new on-water boat towing communication service is now available in British Columbia and on the Great Lakes. SPOT Assist Maritime combines GPS and satellite-message communications with BoatU.S. Towing services and North America’s largest fleet of towboats for recreational boaters.
Boaters who purchase SPOT Assist Maritime service can request a towboat for non-emergency assistance when pressing the “Help” button on their handheld SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™ or SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker™, independent of cellular coverage and VHF radio.
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SPOT Teams up with Backpacker’s 10th Annual Get Out More Tour |
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Tuesday, 06 April 2010 00:00 |
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Educating and inspiring thousands nationwide to get outside and enjoy the outdoors
MILPITAS, CA - (April 6, 2010) – Spring is in full swing and it’s time to gear-up for the summer months ahead. Spot LLC, a leader in personal satellite messaging and emergency communications is sponsoring Backpacker Magazine’s 10th annual Get Out More Tour, a national, interactive mobile media and education road tour designed to inspire and encourage participation in outdoor activities.
Backpacker’s Get Out More Road Team, starring Sheri and Randy Propster, will visit specialty outdoor retailers and festivals in 48 states and 75 cities to promote the active outdoor lifestyle and teach practical outdoor skills starting this week.
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SPOT Announces Partnership with RaceTracker for the 25th Sultan Marathon Des Sables Adventure Race |
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Friday, 02 April 2010 00:00 |
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MILPITAS, CA - (April 2, 2010) – Spot LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT) and a leader in personal satellite messaging and emergency communications today announced that it has partnered with RaceTracker to provide a safety and tracking solution to competitors at the 25th annual Sultan Marathon Des Sables adventure race in Morocco. The enhanced next generation SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™ will be carried by competitors in order for race organizers and fans to track their progress online between April 4 and 11th 2010 on www.darbaroud.com.
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SPOT Announces Shipment of New SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger |
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Thursday, 18 February 2010 20:48 |
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Enhanced Next Generation SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger Soon to be Available at Leading Outdoor and Consumer Electronic Retailers
MILPITAS, CA - (February 18, 2010) – Spot LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT) and a leader in personal satellite messaging communications today announced it has begun shipping the new SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™ to customers and retail partners. SPOT, the maker of the world’s first satellite GPS Messenger, introduced the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™ (SPOT 2) in October 2009. The new SPOT product features several upgrades and modifications and has passed rigorous environmental and operating quality assurance testing.
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SPOT and DeLorme Unveil First Handheld GPS |
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Thursday, 07 January 2010 15:45 |
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New SPOT Satellite Communicator and Earthmate PN-60w combines GPS navigation with custom messaging and emergency notification
Las Vegas, NV - (January 6, 2010) – Spot LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT) and a leader in personal satellite communications and DeLorme, the innovation leader in mapping and GPS technologies, today jointly announced the world’s first rugged, handheld GPS and satellite communicator product. The DeLorme Earthmate® PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator will be the first handheld GPS navigation device capable of sending customized text messages even when the user is operating far beyond the range of cellular communications. The product is scheduled for general availability in the Spring 2010 and will be unveiled this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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New SPOT Assist Maritime Service Summons BoatU.S. Towing |
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Tuesday, 01 December 2009 17:04 |
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Stranded Boaters Can Notify BoatU.S. On-Water Vessel Assistance with SPOT Satellite Messenger Products Despite Remote Locations or Limited Communications
MILPITAS, CA - (December 1, 2009) – Spot LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT) and a leader in personal satellite messaging communications today announced the availability of SPOT Assist Maritime, a new on-water towing service dedicated exclusively to the boating community. SPOT Assist Maritime combines satellite-messaging communications and GPS technology with BoatU.S. Towing Services, who operate the nation’s largest fleet of towboats for recreational boaters.
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SPOT Expands Satellite Messenger Coverage in Africa |
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Sunday, 29 November 2009 21:57 |
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New Operating Gateway Provides Users of SPOT Satellite Messenger Products with Coverage in Nigeria, West and Central Africa and Surrounding Maritime Region
MILPITAS, CA (November 30, 2009) – Spot LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT) and a leader in personal satellite messaging and emergency communications today announced it has expanded coverage in Africa for the SPOT Satellite Messenger products. The expansion is a result of an appliqué installation in the new satellite ground station in Kaduna, Nigeria.
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