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Photo by Paul Stewart, in Tajikistan, hello on the Bartang

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Paul Stewart,
in Tajikistan, a hello on the Bartang



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If I recall you can set your own messages some where in the settings etc. The App makes it much easier to use and is the only way to control the Mini I think.

Txts are limited in number of characters so its a bit like going back to the early days of mobile phones.
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Having to use the App to control the mini is a drawback really especially if I come off and can't get back to the bike for whatever reason and the mobile is still mounted on the bike, I won't be able to send messages from the app. This is making me lean more towards the Garmin InReach Explorer+ now ... why is this decision so difficult LOL

Mike.
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Mike,

Once you've signed up and logged into your account you'll see a number of pre-entered messages such as "yes", "no", "having a great time", etc, etc. Each and every one or them can be edited into whatever you want. You can also add additional messages to the ones already listed. It's fully under your control.

I'm not on social media but there are buttons which allow you to link Facebook and Twitter accounts as well as a button for sharing via email.

I hope that answers your question.

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Hi Michelle,

Thank you for taking the time to explain it to me, I very much appreciate it.
The predefined messages will be very useful, especially if they are unlimited.

I have now just purchased the Garmin InReach Explorer+ and my wife is happy once more

Thanks,

Mike.

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Mike,

Once you've signed up and logged into your account you'll see a number of pre-entered messages such as "yes", "no", "having a great time", etc, etc. Each and every one or them can be edited into whatever you want. You can also add additional messages to the ones already listed. It's fully under your control.

I'm not on social media but there are buttons which allow you to link Facebook and Twitter accounts as well as a button for sharing via email.

I hope that answers your question.

...Michelle
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