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July 21st, 2009

Nothing Spotty About The New SPOT


SPOT LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT), has debuted its new SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger.

SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger The new SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger is 30 percent smaller and lighter than the original SPOT Satellite personal tracker, offers additional custom messaging modes, and uses a state-of-the-art GPS chipset and satellite communications to provide enhanced reliability and performance. SPOT LLC is showcasing its line of products and services this week at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Conference in booth number 36191 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The new SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger will include the following new features designed to enhance customer usability:
  • Lighter than the original model at 5.2 ounces
  • New enhanced satellite antenna for improved performance in foliage or canopied environments
  • Advanced GPS performance chipset
  • GPS Acquisition light
  • "Message Sending" indicator light
  • Dedicated GPS Tracking button
  • New, dedicated pre-programmable Custom Message button
  • Protective covers over S.O.S and Help button to prevent inadvertent message transmissions
  • Illuminated buttons
  • Choice of orange or silver
  • Included case and neoprene fastening band
The new model includes globally recognized symbols for its message buttons to accommodate use in international markets and stimulate distribution to a growing customer base in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Since market introduction, the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger has initiated more than 250 rescues and sent more than 10 million peace-of-mind and track-me messages around the world. As of March 31, 2009 the Company had received orders to ship more than 120,000 units and it currently has a growing global network of more than 8,000 points of distribution.