Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What happens when you hit SOS on a SPOT or Motorola Defy device.
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When you press SOS on a SPOT or Motorola Defy Satellite Link, the device sends your GPS coordinates to a 24/7 search and rescue coordination center. They confirm the alert isn't accidental, then contact local emergency services with your location and registration details. Response time depends on your location and available resources. Both devices require an active subscription and clear sky view to transmit. If you're carrying one of these, make sure your emergency contacts and medical info are current in your account, because that's what rescuers will see when your alert comes in.
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What happens when you hit SOS on a SPOT or Motorola Defy device.
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
When you press SOS on a SPOT or Motorola Defy Satellite Link, the device sends your GPS coordinates to a 24/7 search and rescue coordination center. They confirm the alert isn't accidental, then contact local emergency services with your location and registration details. Response time depends on your location and available resources. Both devices require an active subscription and clear sky view to transmit. If you're carrying one of these, make sure your emergency contacts and medical info are current in your account, because that's what rescuers will see when your alert comes in.
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
