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Q. How do I send a signal when I want to make an authorized access to a particular magazine the SPOT has been associated with?

A. The OK button on the SPOT unit should be pressed to transmit a signal to the satellite constellation. In order to provide an “authorized access” signal for entry into a magazine you should be within 10 meters (30 feet) of the STU on the magazine (gate or structure) as the GPS signal received from the SPOT transmission location is compared to the GPS location of the STU on the magazine you are about to access (if you are greater than a 10 meter (30 feet) distance from the STU the signal will be disregarded as an “authorized access signal, and only be considered a “SPOT check in” signal). By using this cross check of GPS locations one SPOT can be used to present the precursor signal for “authorized entry” on any number of magazines each with a different STU – as only the STU within 10 meters (30 feet) of the SPOT is matched to the signal for authorized access – no other STU at a distance greater than 10 meters (30 feet) from the STU is “disarmed”. Further to this, once the OKv button is pushed and the signal is received by the file servers a 35 minute stale date time is set for the signal – if the associated door is not opened within that time the system will automatically rearm the door and the signal is logged then disregarded by the system. If entry is to be made into that magazine after the 35 minute time window the SPOT must be activated again. Once the OK button has been activated, the indicator light will blink green every three seconds, and turn solid green for 5 seconds when a SPOT OKv message is being sent. For maximum performance, leave the SPOT on and with a clear view of the sky for at least 20 minutes. You cannot cancel an OKv message, but you can stop any unsent SPOT messages by turning the unit off.

NOTE: Unsent SPOT messages are automatically disabled when you activate the 911 or HELP features (which will be offered as optional services for an additional fee when Version 2 software is running before the end of Q1 2009).

NOTE: GPS Coordinate Acquisition - The first time you turn on SPOT, or after moving more than 1000 kilometers (600 miles) since its last use, SPOT will normally determine your coordinates within 4 minutes. In rare instances, this could take longer. After that, SPOT will normally determine your GPS coordinates in less than one minute. If SPOT is unable to acquire its GPS coordinates, it will still attempt to send a satellite message, without coordinates, when either the 9-1-1 or HELP functions are activated. In the rare case that SPOT cannot obtain your GPS coordinates, but sends a 9-1-1 message, the Emergency Response Center will contact the primary and secondary contacts on your account to notify them of the distress message. The Emergency Response Center will then continually monitor the SPOT network for further messages.

NOTE: SPOT Message Schedule - The SPOT network, both hardware and software, are designed to work together to provide outstanding quality and reliability. With a perfect view of the entire sky, the SPOT network is designed to successfully send virtually every message. In everyday conditions, the view to the sky is often blocked due to hills, buildings, or other obstructions. It’s normal for some messages to be blocked by your environment. That’s why the SPOT Messenger is scheduled to automatically send multiple messages in every mode – giving you excellent overall reliability.

NOTE: Message Indicators - For all functions, SPOT lets you know what it’s doing. While preparing to send a message, the function indicator and on/of lights will blink green every 3 seconds, in unison. Once SPOT has determined your GPS coordinates and sent your message, the indicator lights will turn solid green for 5 seconds and then continue flashing in unison. If the lights blink out of unison, this indicates that the messenger was not able to determine GPS coordinates, usually due to a blocked view of the sky. To correct, move the SPOT messenger to an area with a clearer view of the sky, where SPOT will automatically continue searching for a GPS signal. The lights will blink in unison once it is successful.

NOTE: Coverage - SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of North America, Europe and Australia, portions of South America, Northern Africa and Northeastern Asia, and hundreds or thousands of miles off-shore of these areas. It is important that you check coverage for your destination before traveling. For the latest coverage information, visit www.MagGuardMonitoring.com

NOTE: Belt Clip Usage - For maximum GPS performance with sending any SPOT signals, hold the SPOT unit away from the body with a clear view of the sky until the lights turn solid for 5 seconds (after approximately 4 minutes) before attaching the device to your belt.