SPOT & ThumperTalk help RDF & BRC

[Tatonka]

NEWS
For Immediate Release


SPOT LLC. JOINS FORCES WITH WORLD’S LARGEST COMMUNITY OF MOTORCYCLE AND ATV ENTHUSIASTS

SPOT Satellite Messenger to Provide ThumperTalk Members with Satellite Messaging, Personal Tracking and a New Way to Share Their Adventures


MILPITAS, CA (September 2, 2008) -- SPOT LLC., the pioneer behind the award-winning SPOT Satellite Messenger™, today announced that is extending an exclusive offer to more than 188,000 registered members of ThumperTalk.com, the largest and most active community of off-road motorcycle and ATV enthusiasts on the planet. Members are eligible to receive 100 percent off Tracking service for one year when purchasing SPOT online at www.ThumperTalk.com.

SPOT LLC. is donating six percent from each SPOT Satellite Messenger sold through ThumperTalk.com to the RiderDown Foundation, a nation-wide network of volunteers ready to lend support and assistance to injured riders, and BlueRibbon Coalition, a national recreation group that champions responsible use of public and private lands, and encourages individual environmental stewardship.

SPOT is the world’s first Satellite Messenger, allowing users to send their GPS location and custom messages to family and friends or emergency responders over a satellite communications network. Since its introduction in November 2007, this breakthrough safety device has won numerous awards and more importantly its unique satellite messaging and tracking capability has helped save dozens of lives worldwide.

“Those that ride understand that it’s not without its risks. The SPOT Satellite Messenger not only gives a rider’s family and friends peace-of-mind, it could very well save their life.”, said Bryan Bosch, Director of Marketing for ThumperTalk, Inc.. Mr. Bosch added, “We’re pleased to offer our members the SPOT Satellite Messenger and the special benefits provided by the affinity agreement. If the device saves just one rider, the program will have been a complete success in our book.”

“The SPOT Satellite Messenger is the perfect companion for the many motorcyclists and ATC enthusiasts who often travel to remote places away from family and loved ones,” said Darren Bassel, Director of Marketing for SPOT LLC. Mr. Bassel added, “We are very pleased to be working with ThumperTalk for their membership is ideally suited to the benefits offered by SPOT. We look forward to providing their members with an affordable and reliable way to not only stay connected but also share their adventures with others.”

Weighing just over 7 ounces with a suggested retail price of $169.99, the SPOT Satellite Messenger is a powerful and affordable safety device for all outdoor enthusiasts. SPOT’s dual satellite technology permits users location coordinates to be tracked on web-based mapping programs such as Google Maps™. SPOT’s messaging function provides the ability to check-in with others by sending an “OK message” along with the user’s location coordinates to pre-programmed cell phone SMS or email addresses. The SPOT Satellite Messenger can also send a distress message to an international emergency response center alerting rescue authorities of the user’s GPS co-ordinates. The recently announced SPOT Share pages enables users with the option to share their location in real-time with anyone on the web.

ThumperTalk members can take advantage of this exclusive offer by visiting www.findmespot.com/thumpertalk.

About ThumperTalk, Inc.
ThumperTalk operates the largest and most active community of off-road motorcycle and ATV enthusiasts on the planet (www.thumpertalk.com ) with over 188,000 registered members and monthly unique visitors exceeding 250,000. At the heart of the community is the free exchange of information concerning all aspects of the off-road experience.
With principle operations in Las Vegas Nevada, ThumperTalk also operates a highly successful motorcycle & ATV parts & accessories retail store that also includes global mail order services.

About RiderDown Foundation:
With a nationwide network of volunteers ready to lend support and assistance to injured riders, RiderDown is actively giving back to the off road community. As a non-profit, 501©3 charitable organization, RiderDown has been delivering on its mission of “Helping Riders Up” since 2005. www.RiderDown.org

The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions responsible use of public and private lands, and encourages individual environmental stewardship. www.sharetrails.org

About SPOT LLC.
The SPOT Satellite Messenger, the world’s first satellite messenger, uses both the GPS satellite network to determine a customer’s location and the SPOT network to transmit that information to friends, family or an emergency service center. SPOT LLC., a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT), provides lifesaving communications technology that allows users to communicate from remote locations around the globe. Thanks to this affordable, cutting-edge personal safety device, the company offers people peace of mind by allowing customers to notify friends and family of their location and status, and to send for emergency assistance in time of need, completely independent of cellular phone or wireless coverage. For more information on how SPOT LLC. is helping users live to tell about it(SM) – from disaster preparedness to outdoor adventure purposes – visit www.findmespot.com.

Note to Reporters: High-res photos are available at: http://findmespot.com/MediaCenter/PressRoom/ImageGallery.aspx.

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Media Contacts:

Susan Donahue
Skyya Communications (for SPOT LLC)
(646) 454-9378
susan.donahue@skyya.com

Derek Moore
SPOT LLC.
(408) 933-4112
derek.moore@findmespot.com

Bryan Bosch
ThumperTalk Inc.
(702) 940-7899
Bryan.bosch@thumpertalk.com

[xr650rocketman]

Our Lost Trail Riders Group has been using Spot fro quite a while now. It's very impressive.

The best feature is the tracking that our families get to follow when we're gone to the middle of nowhere. It really makes them feel like they're in touch with what we're doing and when.

It also makes them ask questions like " How come you guys didn't get moving 'til 9:30 am on Wednesday, what were you doing on Tuesday night?"

It's great technology that is goof proof and really works. We don't mind if we never use the 911 feature.

[50ccMoM]

I also think these would be great for our kids. Thank you SPOT LLC !!

[mommotox]

I'm thinking of getting one of these soon....it's such a great idea! And, now it will help so many...

[xr650rocketman]

As I said earlier we are "in love" with our spots.

They've proven themselves on two extended trips to the middle of nowhere in Mexico and on many US adventures.

One friend even located a stolen Baja Race bike because the spot was in the fender pack.

Check out all the details at www.findmespot.com

[Tatonka]

Please notice the correction I just made to this offer! It's actually 100% off of the tracking service (not an already generous 50%) when purchased through this deal at ThumperTalk! Very nice offer...:thumb

I keep hearing more and more great stories about this product, seems like quite a few folks are already using it. Mine's on order! :D

[Tatonka]

BUMP!!! BUMP!!!!

This project is still happening - get your SPOT now! :thumb Help out our good friends at the BRC while you're at it.

[Tatonka]

I hope you never need to use the 911 function on your SPOT but it's nice to know that it's there just in case...............

SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger Saves a TT'ers Life!

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SPOT Rescue Alert: SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger Initiates Rescue for Off-Road Desert Motorcycle Accident

Despite cellular service and navigational devices, SPOT was needed to initiate life flight for critically injured rider

MILPITAS, CA - (March 3, 2009) – – SPOT LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT) and a leader in personal satellite messaging and emergency communications, today announced that the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™ successfully notified emergency rescue authorities of a severely injured off-road motorcyclist in California’s Mojave Desert. The man’s condition became critical and despite cell phone service, friends at his side could not communicate their remote location to local authorities.

In January, David Cheney and friends had set off to enjoy a 100 mile motorcycle ride through the desert outside of Barstow, California. Thirty miles into the ride a fellow rider, and experienced desert racer, took a bad fall hitting his head. Some of the party rode on while others stayed behind to help.

A group of four wheelers happened on the scene, including two Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) professionals. According to those present at the scene, the condition of the injured rider worsened as he went into shock and became disoriented. It was then that Mr. Cheney pressed the 9-1-1 button on his SPOT device.

The SPOT Satellite Messenger sends the user’s GPS location over a reliable satellite network to others from virtually anywhere around the world regardless of cellular coverage. SPOT enables users to Check-in with family and friends, allow others to Track the user’s GPS coordinates and progress on Google Maps™ or in a real emergency, notify the GEOS rescue coordination center of the user’s location.

“Unlike traditional cellular phones and other GPS devices, SPOT can repeatedly provide an emergency response call center and others with a SPOT user’s GPS location coordinates independent of cellular networks,” said Darren Bassel, director of marketing for SPOT LLC. “Most importantly, a telephone call may be useless if the user is unfamiliar with his or her location and can’t effectively communicate to rescuers where he or she is. SPOT eliminates the need for familiarity with the location by providing the emergency call center or others with the GPS information needed to quickly and effectively locate the user.”

One of the riders in the party reported that he placed a local 9-1-1 call from a cell phone although cellular coverage was limited. The rider stated that the call center couldn’t determine the location of the riders and suggested sending the local fire department to try to locate the group.

“My friend’s condition was deteriorating quickly and despite having cellular coverage and a GPS navigation device, the Fire Department couldn’t find us based on the latitude and longitude coordinates that we provided via our cell phone,” said David Cheney, “The SPOT device ended up saving my friend’s life by notifying the right authorities of our location in the ‘Golden Hour’. Even if you’re able to use a phone and get through to a 9-1-1 call center, it may be difficult to communicate your location, especially in a remote area where there are few landmarks. The team at the GEOS rescue coordination center signals knew exactly where we were and immediately notified the San Bernardino CHP, dispatching a helicopter which landed at our location within 30 minutes.”

Mr. Cheney’s friend was airlifted to a Hospital in Palmdale, California and was treated for life threatening injuries including head trauma, internal bleeding from his liver and spleen, a ruptured kidney and a broken hand.

“As an avid off-road motorcyclist who is entrenched in the off-road racing community, I have experienced near life threatening accidents, one which almost cost a rider his life because help couldn’t get there fast enough,” comments Cheney. “I purchased my SPOT Satellite Messenger from www.ThumperTalk.com, an off-road motorcycle member community, to help make sure this didn’t happen again. SPOT is great for tracking other riders and knowing they’re safe. However, it really proved its worth by helping save my friend’s life.”

After a couple of weeks in the hospital, the injured man was released and is still recovering.

Since its inception in December 2007, the SPOT Satellite Messenger has helped initiate more than 130 rescues many which have resulted in lives saved, and has transmitted more than 6 million “peace-of-mind” and “track me” messages world-wide.

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10115&d=1236297478

Notes to Reporters:

Rescue photos are available upon request.

High-resolution photos of SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger are available at http://findmespot.com/en/pressroom/

David Cheney is available for interviews upon request. Please contact SPOT LLC media contacts listed below.

About SPOT LLC.

The SPOT Satellite Messenger, the world’s first satellite messenger, uses both the GPS satellite network to determine a customer’s location and the SPOT network to transmit that information to friends, family or an emergency service call center. SPOT LLC., a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT), provides lifesaving communications technology that allows users to communicate from remote locations around the globe. Thanks to this affordable, cutting-edge personal safety device, the company offers people peace of mind by allowing customers to notify friends and family of their location and status, and to send for emergency assistance in time of need, completely independent of cellular phone or wireless coverage. For more information on how SPOT LLC. is helping users live to tell about it(SM) – from disaster preparedness to outdoor adventure purposes – visit www.findmespot.com.

SPOT LLC Media Contacts:

Susan Donahue Derek Moore
Skyya Communications SPOT LLC
(646) 454-9378 (408) 933-4112
susan.donahue@skyya.com derek.moore@findmespot.com

[fastlearner]

Cool story.