About Us

Ely Minnesota BWCA Canoe Trips and Outfitting

We're John and Lynn O'Kane, your hosts at Voyageur North Outfitters. For over 30 years, we have operated on a very simple principle: when you serve people well and give them good value, they come back. Outfitting is our only business. It's not a hobby or a side job. It's what we do for a living. We're proud to be members of the Professional Paddlesport Association. John, Lynn, and the rest of the VNO staff look forward to meeting you on your next trip to the BWCAW!

Below are some current & past articles from canoe trips we and our staff have taken.

2010 VNO Gazette

2009 VNO Gazette

2008 VNO Gazette

2006 VNO Gazette

2005 VNO Gazette

2004 VNO Gazette

Here is the links for our SPOT satellite messengers: 

VNO Spot 1      VNO Spot 2      VNO Spot 3      VNO Spot 4     VNO Spot 5     

VNO Spot 6       VNO Spot 7     VNO Spot 8      VNO Spot 9

Here is a Video Link - basic user steps

Introducing SPOT...

The World's First Satellite Messenger
 
Whether you're just checking in, allowing others to track your progress, or calling for help - SPOT gives you a vital line of communication with friends and family when you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it. And since it utilizes 100% satellite technology, SPOT works around the world - even where cell phones don't. Size: 4.38 X 2.75 X 1.5"(approx. 111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm) Approximate Weight: 7.37 ounces (209 grams)
Functional Specifications
SPOT features four key functions that enable users to send messages to friends, family or emergency responders, based upon varying levels of need:
  • Alert 9-1-1 - Alert emergency responders to your exact location
    • SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes until power is depleted or 911 is cancelled.
  • Ask for Help - Request help from friends and family in your exact location
    • SPOT sends one message every 5 minutes for one hour or until Help is cancelled
  • Check In - Let contacts know where you are and that you're okay
    • SPOT sends three identical messages to the SPOT service for redundancy. The first of those three messages is delivered.
  • Track Progress - Send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using Google Maps™
    • SPOT sends one message every 10 minutes for 24 hours or until SPOT is powered off.
Small and Light
Size: 4.38 X 2.75 X 1.5" (111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm)
Coverage
SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of North America, Europe and Australia, portions of South America, Northern Africa and Northeastern Asia, and hundreds or thousands of miles offshore of these areas. Visit findmespot.com for maps and current coverage.
Battery Life
Includes 2 AA 1.5V lithium batteries; under normal usage a full battery charge should meet or exceed the following
  • Power on, unused: Approx. 1 year
  • SPOTcasting tracking mode: Approx. 14 days
  • 9-1-1 mode: Up to 7 consecutive days
  • SPOTcheck OK/√: 1900 messages
Operating Conditions
SPOT works around the world virtually anywhere
  • Operating Temperatures: -40°F to +185°F (-40ºC to +85ºC)
  • Operating Altitude: -300 ft to +21,000 ft (-91 m to +6,492 m)
  • Weight: 7.37 ounces (209 grams)
  • Dimensions: 4.38 x 2.75 x 1.75 inches (approx. 111 mm x 69 mm x 44 mm)
  • Floats in water
  • Waterproof to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
  • Humidity Rated:
    • MIL-STD-810E Method 507.3, 95% to 100% condensing
  • Salt Fog Rated
    • Per MIL_STD 810E Method 509.3, 5% NaCl, 95% distilled water
  • Vibration
    • Per SAE J1455
    • Random, 20 Hz to 2000 Hz, 0.04g2/Hz, one hour per axis
  • Drop
    • Dropped twice on all six sides from one meter onto hard surface.
Certifications
  • ROHS and WEEE compliant.
  • Certified to FCC and CE emissions, immunity and safety regulations.
  • Meets FCC part 25 regulations, Canada type approval, CISPR Publication 22 (1985 1st Edition), RTTE Directive (1999/EC), IEC 60950 safety standard, and European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

 

 

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