COVINGTON, La., May 31, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The most popular Father's Day gifts are those that allow Dad the time and gear to enjoy the great outdoors. But if another set of golf clubs, grilling utensils or horseshoes is simply too tame for the Dad in your life, give him a SPOT PERSONAL GPS SATELLITE MESSENGER™ - the Father's Day gift that allows him to get lost in his adventurous outdoor hobbies without actually getting lost.
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SPOT Satellite Messenger is a rugged, pocket-sized personal tracker that works where cell phones do not.
SPOT's many communication features allow families peace-of-mind while Dad is off the grid because:
- SPOT Checks Inby letting others know Dad is OK and has arrived safely
- SPOT Tracks by sharing Dad's location in real time via Google Maps™
- SPOT Communicates by allowing Dad to send custom messages to family and friends
- SPOT Rescues by transmitting Dad's location to a local rescue coordination center in an emergency situation (SPOT has initiated more than 1,800 rescues globally)
A Father's Day gift for the whole family, SPOT is the gear Dad - and the home front - need to truly relax and enjoy his outdoor adventure.
SPOT Satellite Messenger is available at Cabela's, REI, Bass Pro Shops, West Marine, Best Buy and other leading outdoor retailers starting at $99.95 plus service plan. For more information and a retail location near you, visit FindMeSPOT.com
About SPOT LLC
SPOT LLC, a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT), provides satellite messaging technology that allows users to communicate from remote locations around the globe. The SPOT product family uses Globalstar's GPS satellite network to determine a customer's location and to transmit messages and GPS coordinates to others, including emergency notifications to an international rescue coordination center. Thanks to these affordable, rugged, pocket-sized personal safety devices, SPOT products provide 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 coverage or radio frequency range. To date, SPOT devices have initiated more than 1,800 rescues around the world. For more information on how SPOT is helping others stay connected – from disaster preparedness to outdoor adventure – visit www.FindMeSPOT.com.
Note that all SPOT products described in this press release are the products of Spot LLC, which is not affiliated in any manner with Spot Image of Toulouse, France or Spot Image Corporation of Chantilly, Virginia. SPOT Connect is a trademark of Spot LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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