DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM SPOT DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM SPOT. They knowingly and purposefully engage in dishonest billing practices. They employ what is known as a "Evergreen Clause" and make it *very difficult* to cancel their subscription services. You will be sorry if you do business with these SOBs..!!

Not for marine/water based use These Trackers are mandatory for commercial fishermen in Australia, Queensland. The only waterproof part is the cord, we have had to replace numerous trackers due to just rain and dew let alone salt corrosion. This is why it's a 1 star as it's not suited for the field it's been specified for.

Pleased with the Spot X I am now on my second year of using the Spot X unit. I am amazed at the amount of negative reviews on Spot as I have not have issues with customer service, payment, texting, tracking, custom messages, etc. Unit has performed above expectations but yes, their is a steep learning curve and I think that is why it gets bad reviews. When I first bought the unit, I studied the manual and found various instructional videos online and it all came together. I am definitely pleased with the unit.

This is the most unreliable GPS… This is the most unreliable GPS tracking system ive ever tried to use. Spot 4 would not acquire SAT's after over 10 attempts. Test sequence failed every time. Instructions on printed docs unfollowable as well as online. Very unclear and incomplete. If this device and support from spot is inept from the very beginning how can it be trusted with your LIFE in the field. Customer support person was very rude and her feelings hurt by stating this product sucks without a doubt. My prior experience is with MIL DAGR, and several other products that ive used in the past. Wanted to upgrade and thought this system was up to par. IT IS NOT! UNRELIABLE-Jen O'connell - do a better job with this company!

These thieves billed my credit card… These thieves billed my credit card without my permission. Their business practices are disgusting. Buyer be VERY aware. If you are looking for a tracker - go check out Garmin Inreach - Good product and honest customer service, (Update - I have spoken with their customer service group and they have agreed to reimburse my CC account within 14 days. If this happens I will delete this post and revise my assessment. It remains a terrible practice to suck people into automatic renewals,)