{"id":383810,"date":"2020-11-18T07:48:11","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T12:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=383810"},"modified":"2020-11-18T07:48:11","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T12:48:11","slug":"winter-safety-a-cinch-for-outdoor-adventurers-with-expanded-line-of-spot-gps-satellite-communication-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/winter-safety-a-cinch-for-outdoor-adventurers-with-expanded-line-of-spot-gps-satellite-communication-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Safety a Cinch for Outdoor Adventurers with Expanded Line of SPOT GPS Satellite Communication Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Winter Safety a Cinch for Outdoor Adventurers with Expanded Line of SPOT GPS Satellite Communication Devices <\/b><\/p>\n

Latest addition, the new SPOT Gen4 Special Jeep\u00ae Edition Satellite Messenger, provides the freedom to roam beyond cellular, designed for Jeep enthusiasts <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Globalstar Canada Satellite Co<\/a>., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NYSE MKT: GSAT) and a leader in satellite messaging and emergency notification technologies, today announced the availability of its expanded line of SPOT satellite communication devices, featuring the new SPOT Gen4 Special Jeep Edition Satellite Messenger<\/a>. Coinciding with the start of the holiday and winter season, special holiday pricing<\/a> is also now available across the entire SPOT product line, with an instant $50 off the purchase of any SPOT device.\n<\/p>\n

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20201118005297\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\u201cWith the expanded SPOT line, including the new SPOT Gen4 Jeep Edition, and special pricing now offered, we\u2019re able to put emergency communication technology within reach for every budget and lifestyle,\u201d said Jim Mandala, Vice President of Globalstar Canada Satellite Co. \u201cCanada accounts for approximately 30% of all SPOT rescues, and over the last three winter seasons we\u2019ve seen a steady average of 15 rescue incidents per month. Safety and connectivity beyond cellular are even more important at this time, and with a range of options and affordable pricing, Canadians can explore the outdoors beyond all boundaries and with the peace of mind that SPOT provides.\u201d For a snapshot of SPOT rescue activity and incidents in Canada, see the SPOT Infographic<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

\nWith the approach of the winter season comes the unpredictability and severity of weather events \u2013 temperatures can quickly plummet, severe wind and snow squalls can appear out of seemingly nowhere, reducing visibility and creating dangerous travel conditions. Search and Rescue (SAR) Manager, Randy Brown, a member of the Penticton B.C. District Search and Rescue organization says, \u201cBe prepared with essential gear to help you communicate if an unexpected situation arises. Ensure you have a whistle, compass and a GPS communication device that works beyond cellular networks, such as a SPOT X, 2-way Satellite Messenger.\u201d To view Randy Brown\u2019s top five outdoor winter and holiday travel safety tips, visit SPOT Stories<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe award-winning SPOT family of products is trusted by hundreds of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts around the world for off-the-cellular-grid messaging, back-up communications, emergency notification, GPS and asset tracking capability. The SPOT family includes:\n<\/p>\n