Motorola Bluetooth Satellite Gizmo

[WoodieSC]

Has anyone heard anything about this Motorola Bluetooth Satellite gizmo, or used one?

My wife asked me to pick up a Spot for when I’m out hunting or fishing and am wondering if this might be another viable option. Haven’t studied much about it yet, though.

https://motorolarugged.com/en-us/mot...WYX8ZlHI0Behut

[Islandguy85]

Havent heard of it. Will be curious to see if anyone has experience with it. I have considered the Garmin with in reach https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/62397...02088-01#specs. But haven’t pulled the trigger. Garmin isn’t cheap but has a good bit of functionality depending on what you are doing:

I do have a PLB for sos only but when offshore have EPIRBS as well. Depending on the boat sat phones also.


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[Glenn]

I assume it's the same tech as a garmin inreach without the GPS function. No price listed tells me they need you click some stuff to get in their system for a barrage of emails etc.

If she's wanting it for when you hunt and fish, get a garmin inreach so at least it won't like like she's tracking you like a child in a campground.

ETA, the inreach has a chicken switch to call in the Cav should you get in a pinch.

[WoodieSC]

I probably should puck up a PLB, but never go offshore so haven’t considered an EPIRBS. Most of the fishing I do is fly fishing or bass fishing near shores, and hunting nearby private land, so other than the usual life jackets/vests, and cell coverage, I haven’t considered much else. I’m not even sure why she mentioned it other than maybe she read a horror story about a missing hunter, or is real serious about me living longer than her.

Glenn, that is a funny thought, but I know she’s not interested in tracking me unless I’m more than a few hours past my due home time and she doesn’t want to warm up my supper.

[Hoggin]

Jody?

[WoodieSC]

Jody?

Cockroach?

[reeltight]

I have the garmin w/ inreach...works like a champ when I'm out of cell service for communication, directions and the whole nine yards. I opt'd for the montana so I can also use the map features for waterways and lakes and stuff...again, works good. A little small for that but works...it also makes it a little big for the other uses. All in all, I like it.

[WoodieSC]

Here’s some more detailed info on this Motorola Rugged gizmo…

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...ailer-referral