SPOT uses lithium batteries for very important reasons, all of which are very important for proper operation of your SPOT. The SPOT device operates with Energizer 1.5V non-rechargeable size AA lithium batteries. Any other brand of AA lithium will be rechargeable and may be high voltage, which will damage the unit. The most important reason is that lithium batteries work over a wide operating temperature range allowing SPOT to work from -40C to +85C. Other battery types only work down to 0C. As well, lithium batteries store up to 2.5 times more energy than other batteries, are 33% lighter and have a shelf life of 10 years. However, in an emergency, alkaline batteries will function but provide limited performance and longevity.

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Admin   |2008-12-17 07:33:00 Hi Bob, Wow, that certainly is unusual and outside of the specs. Basically, the figure of 14 days was divided out from sending 1900 messages on a typical battery lifespan. 14 days with 24 hours a day of tracking is a safe number to go by and that's what we recommend. Have fun out there and stay in touch. Reply

Bob Adair   |2008-12-17 07:04:31 I used the tracking mode for about 60 days on a trip from Fl to Ca. and back. Had the unit on for 8 to 10 hrs a day and the battries are still good. The info that came with the device states battery life is about 14 days. Is my experience unusual? Reply

Brian Blazey   |2008-12-17 04:26:15 I have used my Spot a few time to send test messages but have not left the unit on for any length of time. How will I know it is time to change the batteries to have a long transmission time if & when I really need it? Reply

Admin   |2008-12-18 02:21:41 Hi Brian, the on/off light will blink red as a low indicator light. At that point, about 30% of the battery power is left. Thanks! Reply

Rick   |2008-12-06 10:27:23 Admin: Here in California ALL batteries are recomended to be recycled. Lucky for us almost every business that sells them also takes them in for recycling. Reply

Admin   |2008-12-18 02:18:43 Thanks Rick for the feedback! Reply

Admin   |2008-12-01 03:04:48 Hi Tommy, the batteries can be treated like regular household batteries, so they are safe to dispose of in the trash. Thanks! Reply

Joel Guenther   |2008-12-23 02:54:23 In CA, and other places, it is *illegal* to dispose of batteries in the normal trash stream. For environmental reasons, they must be handled as the toxic waste that they, in fact, are. Reply

Admin   |2008-12-01 02:59:13 Great question Janis! You don't have to take out the batteries when storing SPOT. The lithium batteries will not leak or corrode over a reasonable time period. Thanks again for the question. Reply

Tommy Bowen   |2008-11-20 04:28:49 Are the batteries recycleable? Can they be thrown away in the regular trash? Reply

Janis   |2008-11-20 04:26:20 When storing SPOT for long term (i.e., over 3 months), should I take out the batteries? Reply

Joshua   |2008-10-24 04:51:35 I have to say that I'm very impressed with the battery life. I am still on the original set of batteries. I completed a cross country bicycle trip with Spot in the tracking mode everyday from about 0700 to 1700 (40 days). It still isn't indicating that the batteries are low yet. Great design. Reply

J. E. Lykes   |2008-10-22 07:34:42 Purchased my SPOT for a British Columbia moose and bear hunting trip. Glad I did because the guide had no communication system that would reach the outback. Being a recovering heart attack patient communication is important to me. I live on a farm and am now taking my SPOT with me into the field for, of course, communication purposes. Should have purchased one for this primary purpose and let the hunting trip be the secondary reason. Thanks SPOT Reply

Norm   |2008-10-22 07:17:06 FAQ states that batteries are good for 14 days of tracking. Is there any indication that the batteries need replacement, for those of us who don't keep track of how long we've used the unit? Reply

Admin   |2008-10-22 07:38:07 Great question Norm, when batteries are low, the on/off button will blink red meaning that there are only 48 hours left. Reply

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