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Q. Can I use the SPOT “OKv” button for other purposes?

A. Yes, the OKv button can be used for a variety of other functions, (however keep in mind that if the OKv button is activated within 10 meters (30 feet) of an associated magazine, it will disarm that mag for 35 minutes (unless the mag door is then opened and closed again – which automatically rearms the mag). The OKv button can be used at any time as a “check in” function of the SPOT unit for work alone procedures if required. It can also be used to send a message that you are at a particular place at a certain time (e.g. making a delivery, or arriving at a job site). It can also be used to mark a specific way point, or for route monitoring, as when-ever the OKv button is pushed a log of the SPOT location, date, and time is created. In version 2 of the MGM software, this data will be available as an overlay on Google maps (Version 2 will be on line before the end of Q1 2009).