XFL racers will need to devise methods to carry the units. a few of the units have carrying cases but not all. there is a lanyard loop on the back of the unit that can be used with zip ties. generally the devices should be outside of packs with a clear view of the sky if you want to get good regular transmission.. the antenna is under the SPOT logo.
each unit will have the racer's name and emergency contact info associated with it however it is important to communicate to the racers that we do NOT respond to --or even receive--911 destress signals from the unit. those signals go directly to the local 911 dispatch offices along the course.
i will share with you a unit operation cheat sheet that you should provide racers for using the device. its kind of tricky to get them into tracking mode. you will need to test them all as soon as you get them. none of the units will come with AA lithiums. they need them. XFL is short enough that units batteries will not be used. tell the riders to keep their batteries. they are not cheap and will only be 10% drained post-race.
Thanks,
The NaKeD InDian
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