OSHKOSH, Wis., July 29, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2008 (BOOTH #325 & 326) -- SPOT LLC., the pioneer behind the award-winning SPOT Satellite Messenger(tm), today announced that it will use AirVenture Oshkosh 2008 as the launch pad for introducing the award-winning safety and satellite communications product to the aviation community. The company has already earned the respect and support of adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide, and anticipates an enthusiastic and powerful reception among pilots at AirVenture 2008 in Booth #325/326.
SPOT is the world's first Satellite Messenger, allowing users to send their GPS location and custom messages to family and friends or emergency responders over a satellite communications network. Since its introduction in November 2007, this breakthrough safety device has won numerous awards and, more importantly, its unique satellite messaging and tracking capability has helped save more than a dozen lives worldwide.
"Pilots pursue the spirit of adventure, often traveling to remote places away from family and loved ones," said Darren Bassel, Director of Marketing for SPOT LLC. "The SPOT Satellite Messenger offers an affordable and reliable line of communication enabling pilots to stay connected for peace of mind or in time of need. Friends, family, co-workers and flight schools can also visually track the GPS location of an aircraft that is carrying SPOT. There is no better place to show off SPOT's capabilities or our support for aviation safety than AirVenture 2008."
Weighing just over 7 ounces with a suggested retail price of $169.99, the SPOT Satellite Messenger is a powerful and affordable safety device for pilots. Award-winning SPOT technology enables pilots to share their flight path in real-time with anyone, allowing friends and associates to view or track their progress on Google Maps(tm). SPOT's messaging function provides pilots with the ability to simply check-in during and after completing a cross country flight, by sending an "OK message" and their location to pre-programmed cell phone SMS or email addresses. The SPOT Satellite Messenger can also send a distress message to an international emergency response center alerting rescue authorities of the user's GPS co-ordinates.
The SPOT Satellite Messenger uses 100% satellite technology. Its GPS receiver identifies the user's location coordinates, and its messaging and tracking functions supplement traditional aircraft communications systems. The device can also provide pilots with an alternative way to stay in touch when flying into areas not covered by traditional landline and wireless phone service.
About SPOT LLC.
The SPOT Satellite Messenger, the world's first satellite messenger, uses both the GPS satellite network to determine a customer's location and the SPOT network to transmit that information to friends, family or an emergency service center. SPOT LLC., a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT), provides lifesaving communications technology that allows users to communicate from remote locations around the globe. Thanks to this affordable, cutting-edge personal safety device, the company offers people peace of mind by allowing customers to notify friends and family of their location and status, and to send for emergency assistance in time of need, completely independent of cellular phone or wireless coverage. For more information on how SPOT LLC. is helping users live to tell about it(sm) -- from disaster preparedness to outdoor adventure purposes -- visit www.findmespot.com.
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