2.2.2. Manually Submitting SnapTrack positions from your Spot Tracker
Each time you submit a message via this method your position will update on the SnapTrack web site. Note: Your actual text message text will not appear on the Snap site, only your position.
To send a position report you will press and hold the Check In or Custom Message button until the function light blinks green.
The GPS light will blink green when SPOT sees the GPS satellites and will continue blinking while obtaining your GPS location.
Once your GPS location is obtained, SPOT sends your message with GPS location. The GPS light and Message Sending light will both blink green. The message is sent three times over a 20 minute period to the SPOT network - this is to ensure maximum reliability in getting your message out. Only one message will be sent to your contacts. The Message Sending light continues to blink green until the next scheduled message or until the mode ends.
If no GPS signal is found, the GPS light will blink red. If possible, you should move to a location with a clearer view of the sky. SPOT will keep looking for your GPS location for up to 4 minutes. If no GPS location is found in 4 minutes, SPOT does not send your message. To try again, simply press and hold the function button. If the message does not send, the Message Sending light will blink red.
