- Includes SPOT Satellite Communicator.
- Create Freeform Satellite Text Messages and Emergency SOS.
- Stay in touch when there is no cell phone coverage from locations worldwide.
- Unrivaled and Imagery Choices.
- Supports up to 32GB SD cards.
Product Description
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This groundbreaking bundle pairs SPOT’s renowned lifesaving
Satellite Communicator with DeLorme’s high-performance PN-60w
GPS. Imagine typing freeform text messages on the go, sending
messages to multiple user groups, and managing your contacts via
a contact manager in your SPOT account online.
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Peace of Mind Wherever You Go
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This groundbreaking bundle pairs SPOT’s renowned lifesaving
Satellite Communicator with DeLorme’s high-performance PN-60w
GPS. Imagine typing freeform text messages on the go, sending
messages to multiple user groups, and managing your contacts via
a contact manager in your SPOT account online.
Communicate with family and friends from locations worldwide.
Cell phone coverage can be unreliable, but the SPOT Satellite
Communicator distributes your message dependably via satellite.
* Communicate even when cell phone service is unavailable
* Send custom Type & Send™ text messages to family and friends
* Allow others to track your progress on social network sites
like Twitter, Facebook, and SPOTadventures.com
* Let family and friends know you’re safe when your adventures
take you to challenging locations. And, in case of emergency, you
can send SOS messages with your GPS position embedded
Works Where Cell Phones Don’t
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The SPOT Satellite Communicator receives custom text messages and
more sent from your PN-60w GPS, and transmits them wirelessly,
EVEN OUTSIDE OF CELL PHONE RANGE. This provides a vital line of
communication with friends and family when you want it, and
emergency assistance when you need it.
Using 100% satellite technology, the PN-60w with SPOT Satellite
Communicator works virtually anywhere in the world, even where
cell phones don’t--all with the push of a button.
Create Custom Text Messages
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The Earthmate PN-60w enables creation of custom text messages for
easy transmission by the SPOT Satellite Communicator. SPOT is a
leader in personal satellite messaging communications.
* Let your spouse back home know all is well when traveling with
the kids
* Tell loved ones you’re safe when your adventures take you into
difficult or extreme situations
* Share your exhilaration with others as you conquer ains,
whitewater, ocean voyages, or other challenges you’ve set for
yourself
And, if you encounter problems, you can send SOS messages
describing your situation, with your GPS position embedded.
Offer Your Track in Real-Time to Friends and Family
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Established SPOT technology enables anyone you designate to track
your travels via online topographic s.
* No need to actively send a message; tracking is automatic as
long as the SPOT Satellite Communicator is turned on
* A new tracking "breadcrumb" will display every 10 minutes
* Friends and loved ones can easily check your progress at their
convenience using free online ping
Just one more way the PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator
delivers peace of mind.
Note: SPOT services require an annual subscription; visit
findmespot.com for details.
Innovative Hi-Tech Partners
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DeLorme and SPOT, the innovative leaders in ping and GPS
technologies, bring you the world’s first handheld GPS with SPOT
Satellite Communications. SPOT provides lifesaving communications
technology that allows users to communicate from remote locations
around the globe. As a result, the revolutionary Earthmate PN-60w
with SPOT Satellite Communicator, offers an array of outbound
messaging and GPS ping functionality never before available.
PN-60w Interface
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* Intuitive, easy to use, icon-based screen navigation
* Reliable, ergonomic push-button design that enables one-handed
use, even with gloves on
* High-resolution sunlight-readable screen
Everything You Need is In the Box
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* Earthmate PN-60w GPS
* SPOT Satellite Communicator, specially designed and engineered
to work in tandem with the PN-60w
* Topo North America 9.0
* User Manual
* Quick Start Guide
* Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries
* USB data-transfer cable for PC-GPS data exchanges
* 5 regional discs of GPS s from Topo North America 9.0, for
use on PN-Series GPS
* Certificate for $40 worth of aerial imagery or other sample
supplementary data downloads
* A sturdy, convenient neck lanyard
Why Settle for Just One ?
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The PN-60w has the amazing ability to layer multiple and
imagery types on the included Topo North America terrain and
street detail. Whatever your preferred activity, you’ll never
have to settle for just one .
DeLorme Topo North America
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Find your position on up-to-date DeLorme Topo North America 9.0
s.
* Full U.S. and Canada terrain and street detail, Mexico main
roads
* U.S. trails and public recreation areas, including BLM lands
The DeLorme Library
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For more variety and detail, low-cost subscriptions to the unique
DeLorme Library entitle you to unlimited as of
supplemental s and aerial and satellite imagery.
High-resolution U.S. color aerial imagery
* USGS 1:24,000 topographic quads
* NOAA nautical charts
* 1:50,000 Natural Resources Canada topographic sheets
DigitalGlobe Satellite & Aerial Imagery Subscription
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* Premium resolution
* Global coverage
Full Range of Handheld GPS Capabilities for Outdoor Activities
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The PN-60w supports all popular outdoor activities, with features
including:
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* A highly-accurate 3-axis electronic compass that works when
held in any position, moving on foot or standing still
* An elevation display that pinpoints your location
* Sensitive barometric altimeter for precise elevation readings
and the ability to gauge potential weather changes
Backcountry Expeditions
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* Navigate with confidence even in remote locations worldwide,
knowing you have the ability to communicate with family or
emergency responders
* Whether you’ve summited a ain, kayaked Class V rapids, or
reached Angkor Wat, you can share your exhilaration in real time
with family or with the world via social network sites
* Let others track your progress via online s--family and
friends can see exactly where you are
* Get emergency help in case of injury, storms, or other major
events; you can also request nonemergency assistance--for
example, if you blow a tire on a remote access road
Day Hiking and Family Travel
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* Cell phone coverage can be spotty in remote areas, even close
to home--take worry out of the equation when you and your family
are exploring on foot or on the water
* Why make dad wait to learn about the trophy catch when mom
takes the kids fishing?
* Log your family’s geocaching finds directly to Geocaching.com
* You don’t have to be off-road to be away from civilization--if
your daughter’s old car breaks down on a deserted two-lane road,
it’s comforting to know she can still request assistance right
from her car
s and Emergency Response for Boaters
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The ability to display NOAA nautical charts makes the PN-60w a
valuable navigator for sea kayaking and coastal sailing.
Navionics lake s and marine charts (sold separately on SD
cards) are also supported. And, the availability of
high-resolution aerial imagery provides an accurate depiction of
the natural and manmade features near your location.
Paperless Geocaching
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DeLorme has devoted significant resources toward offering a
rewarding geocaching experience. In addition to the unique value
of available aerial imagery, the PN-60w delivers a wide range of
paperless geocaching capabilities.
Activity Settings
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Choose one of eight pre-defined activity settings or one of two
custom settings. The device will update Info Fields and Page
Sequences to activity-specific settings. No more multiple steps
when sw activities to customize screen views.
Customize the PN-60w to Meet Your Needs
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You can customize the PN-60w’s Information Page for your trip so
that everything you want to know is all on one screen
* Time or distance to next turn or finish (if navigating on a
route)
* Distance traveled (odometer)
* Trip time
* Speed
* Battery life, GPS accuracy
* Also create custom set-ups for quick access to the PN-60w
screens and features you want for your favorite activities
* and much more!
Rugged, Waterproof, WAAS-enabled
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* The PN-60w is waterproof, impact- and vibration-resistant, and
WAAS-enabled for superior accuracy. The SD-card slot is securely
located in the battery compartment, so all your saved data is
safe and dry
* The PN-60w’s Button Lock prevents the execution of inadvertent,
unwanted commands while the device is in use
Tested in the World’s Most Extreme Conditions
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PN-Series receivers have been tested in some of the most extreme
conditions on earth. They were the GPS of choice for John Huston
and Tyler Fish during their historic Victorinox North Pole 09
expedition, and Ed Viesturs took the PN-40 on his successful 2009
ascent of Mt. Everest.
* standard 810F for vibration and shock--also tested to
function in high-vibration conditions such as the Bonneville Salt
Flats
* Waterproof to the IEC 529 IPX7 standard
* Functions in high humidity, including consistent humidity
levels over 90%, and in the rain
* Operating temperature range for the PN-60w is -20 degrees C to
+75 degrees C
Delorme Topo North America 9.0 Included
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DeLorme Topo North America 9.0
Plan the Perfect Outdoor Experience--Anywhere in the U.S. and
Canada
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Topo North America 9.0 PC desktop software is an exceptionally
full-featured travel planning, routing, and GPS resource. Create
customized s with road and trail routes, and navigate
worry-free in your vehicle, on foot, or on the water, anywhere
from the Yukon to the Rio Grande.
* Use Topo North America to scout your trips as if you were
there, with realistic 3-D and 360-degree rotation
* Locate places of interest, create driving and hiking routes,
identify public lands, import s and imagery
* Exchange GPS files with the PN-60w
* Easily manage and edit your collected GPS files
* Print s for take-along reference
Trust the Latest Detail
* 11,000 added U.S. national forest trails
* 210,000 new and updated roads
* U.S. Bureau of Land Management recreation lands now included
* The most up-to-date detail from Canada government sources
Why DeLorme?
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DeLorme is the innovation leader in high-quality s and GPS
units for everyone from recreational customers to businesses to
government agencies. Proven in the most extreme conditions, from
the bitter cold of the North Pole and Mt Everest to the heat and
sand of Iraq and Afghanistan, DeLorme products are well known for
rock-solid design, accuracy, and reliability. DeLorme is a
disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) and takes great
pride in engineering outstanding s, software, and GPS units
right here in the United States.
U.S.-Based Cartography, Engineering, Service, and Support
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DeLorme does not outsource or off-shore its development or
support services. Our innovative geospatial and hardware
engineering, customer care, and technical support all originate
from our New England headquarters--home to Eartha, the world’s
largest rotating and revolving globe.
Earthmate PN-60w GPS Details
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* Intuitive icon-based user interface for easy on-device
navigation
* Elevation profile cutaway views that pinpoint the user’s
position
* 3.5 GB of user-available Flash memory
* GPX support for improved waypoint, track, and geocache file
management
- No finite limitations on the quantities of each that can be
saved to internal memory
- In addition, all can be saved to and retrieved from SD cards
- Tracks can now hold 20,000 points (versus 10,000 with earlier
PN-Series models); you can edit track settings to (upon hitting
50,000 points) automatically save the active track and start
another; overwrite the existing track points (oldest first); or
stop track entirely
* Holds 100 routes (compared to 50 with earlier PN-Series models)
* Power Management System optimizes battery performance
* When Stationary--puts device in "doze mode" if no
movement is detected for 60 seconds
* Stealth Mode--mutes all audible alerts, turns off backlight
* Button-Lock--prevents unwanted device activation or data input
and Imagery Details
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The Most Comprehensive GPS Detail Available
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On-device data layering lets you see your GPS location with the
advantage of numerous and imagery choices. Switch among them
to gain a comprehensive view of where you are--it’s revolutionary
and provides a level of geographic detail unavailable on any
other handheld GPS.
Layer all these and imagery options on your PN-60w and always
have the right detail for any activity, wherever you go in the
world. PN-Series receivers also display market-leading Navionics
lake s and marine charts (no set-up required, sold separately
on SD cards).
Complete Detailed U.S. and Canada Topographic and Street s
(included with all PN-Series GPS purchases).
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* Detailed vector-based s created from the USGS topographic
data and the latest DeLorme U.S. street and trail network
* U.S. land cover including bodies of water, wetlands, forests,
ains, glaciers, grasslands, rock cover & more
Canada Topographic Sheets
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* Official Natural Resources Canada data
* Topographic contour lines, bodies of water, roads and trails,
also significant buildings, historic sites, and other manmade
features in urban areas.
* 1:50.000 scale
* Coverage for most of Canada
High-Resolution Color Aerial Imagery
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* Best available resolution for many areas
* Provides on-the-ground detail for areas outside Topo North
America coverage
USGS 7.5-Minute Quad s
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* Authentic USGS 1:24,000 (7.5-min.) topo quads, scanned into a
seamless database
* See roads, trails, locations of buildings, natural landmarks,
and an endless variety of physical features
NOAA Nautical Charts
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* The complete set of U.S. waterway charts available, including
coastlines, Great Lakes, Alaska, Hawaii, many navigable rivers
* See aids to navigation, water depths, water body names,
hazards, and more
Effortless Track, Waypoint, and Route Management Details
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A green arrow shows your location on the screen , and points
in your direction of travel. For screen orientation, you can
select north up, course up, or heading up. The PN-60w will
automatically collect a track as you travel. You can save the
collected track, use it to create a route, and (when you’re back
home) convert it to a routable road or trail within Topo North
America.
Create waypoints with the click of a button, select from a vast
menu of symbol options for the appropriate icon and add
descriptive comments. With the PN-60w’s search capability, you
can locate cities and towns, roads, trails, natural features,
points of interest including businesses, restaurants,
campgrounds, and much more; any search result can be saved as a
waypoint.
Create road routes or direct point-to-point routes on the device,
or easily import road or trail routes from Topo North America.
When navigating on a route, the PN-60w emits audible turn alerts
(your choice of numerous sounds--ring, beep, whistle, etc.).
New Custom Controls Put You in Charge
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* Button-Locking--prevents accidental unit activation or data
input (enabled using the Power button)
* Stealth Mode--enforces sound and light discipline
* Power-Saving Mode--increases battery life 2x, ideal for use
when packing the device for occasional check-ins but not steady
usage
* Low-Level Nighttime Illumination
* Project waypoints--"Look ahead" feature for ing downrange
DeLorme Topo North America 9.0 Details
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Detail Includes:
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* Comprehensive street and topographic coverage for the U.S. and
Canada
* Land cover
* Lakes and streams
* Updated U.S. trails
* State and national parks and forests
* Boat ramps, campgrounds, hunting and fishing spots, unique
natural features
* Over 4 million U.S. and Canada places of interest
* Gazetteer point data descriptions from DeLorme Atlas &
Gazetteer series
* Mexico main roads
Desktop ping and GPS Features
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* Exclusive--automatic road and trail routing
* Easy GPS file exchanges with PN-60w (waypoints, tracks, routes,
geocaches)
* Exclusive--convert imported tracks to routable roads or trails
* Realistic 3-D terrain views with flyovers
* Highly-defined shaded
* Contour lines with elevation numbers
* Split screen integration with aerial imagery, USGS and Canada
topos, NOAA nautical charts, and more
* Use draw tools to add waypoints and tracks for upload to PN-60w
* Paperless geocaching, Pocket Query imports
* In-vehicle, run Topo North America 9.0 on laptop PC connected
to PN-60w or other Earthmate GPS for voice-guided navigation
* Versatile print features--create handy take-along reference
s for in-vehicle, on the water, or in the field.
PN-60w Technical Specifications
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Physical
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* IPX7 waterproof standard
* Impact-resistant rubberized housing (Mil STD 810F)
* Device dimensions: 2.43" W x 5.25" H x 1.5" D
* Weight: without batteries: 5.35 ounces; with Li-Ion
rechargeable: 6.7 oz; with 2 alkaline AAs: 7.00 oz.
Performance
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* 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio GPS chipset for fast,
reliable satellite acquisition
* A dual-core processor for lightning quick redraws, when
panning or zooming
* Fast USB 2.0 data transfer to internal memory or SD card in
device
* Proprietary Kalman filter for enhanced GPS accuracy
* Detailed onboard base with major streets and highways
worldwide, plus U.S. secondary roads
Sensors
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* 3-axis electronic compass with included accelerometer performs
when held in any position
* Sensitive barometric altimeter for reliably accurate altitude
readings
Power
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* Uses 2 AA batteries (included)
* Optional Travel Power Kit with DeLorme-supplied rechargeable
Li-Ion battery
Receiver
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* Super high-sensitivity 32-channel Cartesio chipset by
STMicroelectronics for rapid signal acquisition
* ConstantLock™ satellite retention, even in challenging GPS
environments
* Predictive GPS for near-instantaneous acquisition
SPOT Communicator Technical Specifications
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Physical Specifications
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* Case: IPX-7, waterproof, impact resistant, and rugged
* Size: 2.6" x 3" x 1.25"
* Weight: 3.7 oz.
Battery Life and Usage
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Use only AA Lithium batteries in your SPOT Communicator. Alkaline
or other battery technologies, including rechargeable batteries,
are not recommended. In an emergency situation, if you have
access to alkaline or other battery technologies, the SPOT
Communicator might work but will not offer the specified battery
life or performance.
Power
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* SOS mode: Up to 7 days of messages
* Type & Send mode: Up to 5 days of messages
* Track Progress mode: Up to 10 days of messages
* Standby mode: Up to 4 months
* Operational and environmental conditions can decrease the
battery life achieved under normal usage conditions.
* See findmespot.com for more details regarding battery life.
Operating Conditions and Specifications
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The SPOT Communicator must have an unobstructed view of the sky,
either outdoors or in a glass enclosed area, such as a vehicle
dashboard or sunroof. Visit findmespot.com for more detailed
information.
Coverage
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SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of North
America, Europe, Australia, and portions of South America,
Africa, and Asia, as well as hundreds or thousands of miles off
shore of these areas. It is important that you check coverage for
your destination at findmespot.com before traveling.
Premium SMS Service
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Additional charges may apply in some regions. Standard text
messaging charges from your mobile phone provider may also apply.
Visit findmespot.com for more information.
Troubleshooting
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The SPOT Communicator performs a self-diagnostic test each time
it is powered on. SPOT recommends that you send and verify a
Check-in/ OK message before each trip. This also allows you to
evaluate your entire messaging system�from the operational
condition of the SPOT Communicator to the readiness of those on
your contact list. See the FAQ section on findmespot.com for more
information.
DeLorme Topo North America 9.0 Minimum System Requirements
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Operating Systems
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* Microsoft Window 7 (all versions) with 1GB of RAM (2+ GB
recommended)
* Windows Vista (all versions) with 512 MB RAM (1+ GB
recommended)
* Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) with 512 MB RAM (1+ GB
recommended)
* Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or later
Hardware
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* 1.5 GHz or higher processor, Pentium 4, Athlon 64 or later
* 2 GB of available hard-disk space (8 GB if all data for
North America is loaded to hard drive)
* DVD-ROM Drive
* 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher
Macintosh
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* Compatible with Intel-based Macintosh computers running Boot
Camp for Windows XP/Vista/7
For GPS Use
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* Compatible with any DeLorme Earthmate GPS receiver