Brand_Name_Salient_Characteristics.docx

Brand Name Salient Characteristics Sellers shall offer goods/services that meet or exceed the following Brand Name Salient Characteristic of the SPOT Gen3 Orange and Annual SPOT Subscriptions:

Transponder must utilize GPS satellite-based messaging capabilities Transponder must be accurate to within 20 feet/5 meters.

Transponder must operate on the private satellite network GEOS.

Transponder must be equipped with S.O.S. function for critical life-threatening situations.

Transponder must be lightweight, no more than 4 ounces, and small, no more than 3.5 X 2.5 inches.

Transponder must have the ability to:

Track: Automatically saves location every few minutes and allow contacts to track movements using Google Maps.

Help/SPOT Assist: Gives contacts GPS location and tells them to request non-emergency help SOS: Send an SOS with GPS location to GEOS, who will contact the appropriate agency to aid in rescue efforts.

Transponder must be waterproof up to a depth of 1 m for 30 minutes.

Transponder must be able to be operated from -22 F to +140 F Must be able to be operated from -328ft to 21,320ft Must be humidity and salt fog rated.

Must have limited warranty for 12 months.

Must be able to connect to power utilizing 4 AAA Lithium 8X Batteries 4 AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries, and with line power through a 5v USB connection.

Must have a battery life of 17 days (10 min. interval tracking) Must have the ability to send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google Maps.

Must have ability to select tracking updates on a 2.5, 5, 10, 30, or 60 minute interval.