Katherine

To find out where Katherine is, click here:

Where's Katherine?

Katherine is the Name of my Spot Connect Device.
  • The link above will allow you to track where Katherine is.  The link will redirect you to FindMeSpot Dot Com.  I'll call this my Map Page.
  • Check out the "Map Legend" on the top of the left hand window pane.  This will give you information on the type of message that I have sent.  Note that for 'Check In/OK" messages, the "Message Detail" for that track point will be empty.
  • Assuming I have Katherine in "Tracking Progress" mode and assuming the GPS is on, Katherine will update my location approximately every 20 minutes.  Katherine will place track points on the map.  Each track point has various information associated with it.  Click on the boot print to see the information associated with each track point.
  • "Track Progress" messages are just that, messages that track my progress as I travel.  Click on the actual foot print on the map to see the details associated with the particular "Track Progress" message point.
  • Because of the inaccuracies of the GPS, there may be some 'drift' in my position even though I may not have actually moved an inch.
  • More information on the message types is found below.



Did you Receive a Text Message with "Katherine" as the Subject?

Here Are Some Notes on My Text Message:

  • If you received a text message from me sent via my Spot Connect (aka "Katherine"), the subject of the text message will be "Katherine".  The "from" field is "noreply@findmespot.com".
  • The first 2 numbers in the text message are the Latitude and Longitude.  Google Maps or Google Earth work best to show these coordinates on a map.
  • Because of the inaccuracies of the GPS, there may be some 'drift' in my position even though I actually didn't move an inch.
  • Typed text messages are only allowed to have 41 characters so that's why its so short.  Predefined messages can be longer.
  • Unfortunately I can not receive any text messages via Katherine.  So this is only one way communication.
  • And I realize that the text message may have directed you to this page.



Yes,  I Received a Text Message or Email from You (aka Katherine).  Now What?


Informative Message - "Check In/OK"

  • Hopefully, the message was simply meant to be informative.  If its this type of message, you don't have to do anything.  The text was just designed to say hello or provide you with information.
  • Click on the actual foot print on my Map Page to see the details associated with the particular "Check In/OK" message point.


 Help Message or "HELP/Spot Assist" Message

  • If the text message said 'Help' followed by a password this means I need your help.  I will only sent a help text message if (1) I am unavailable to help myself or if someone else in my party needs help; and (2) I am outside cell phone or radio coverage.
  1. Please find out where I am by go to the "Where is Drew" page.  This link will have details of my travels.  The text message may have additional instructions as well.
  2. If possible, continue to monitor my Map Page and text messages.


Emergency or "SOS" Message

  • This message means I or someone in my party needs immediate help.  I reserve it for life threatening or other critical emergency situations.  I will only sent an Emergency text message if (1) I am unavailable to help myself or if someone else in my party needs immediate help; and (2) I am outside cell phone or radio coverage.
  • This message also provides my GPS location (if available) to GEOS IERCC (Emergency Services). If you contact an emergency provider or the local authorities on my behalf, please also tell them that they may receive a call from GEOS IERCC as well.
  • This text message will contain a password (for my "Drew's Travels" webpage) and a link to that page.  That webpage will provide you with up to date information on where I may be.  The webpage is password protected.
  1. Please find out where I am by go to the "Where is Drew" page.  This link will have details of my travels.  The text message may have additional instructions as well.
  2. I may need medical, evacuation, or other assistance from the local authorities.  Based upon the information I provided on my "Where is Drew" page, please contact the appropriate authorities.
  3. If possible, continue to monitor my Map Page and text messages.



More Information on Spot Connect


Thanks again for all your help.  It means a lot to me.

-Drew