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Title: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: MarkGU on December 20, 2014, 06:53:52 PM
Has anyone had anything to do with these at all?
whats everyone's thoughts?

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H1.Xgps+tracker&_nkw=gps+tracker&_sacat=0 (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H1.Xgps+tracker&_nkw=gps+tracker&_sacat=0)

there was another patrol stolen 1/2 hour south of here last night.just wanting to know where mine is 24/7.
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: Tim - Stratford on December 20, 2014, 07:59:17 PM
A member on here - Footy Shorts Shane sells them. I've got one and reckon they're pretty good. No huge contracts etc - just a cheapie prepaid sim with a long life is best.

Shane's website,

http://caravanandcaralarms.com.au (http://caravanandcaralarms.com.au)


Tim
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: Frostd on December 20, 2014, 08:14:29 PM
Hey Mark, I would like to know how accurate they are?  There is no point buying the unit if it only puts in a large area. You would want within a few metres.  I certainly wouldn't cancel my insurance for the unit. ;)
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: MarkGU on December 20, 2014, 08:23:25 PM
Hey Mark, I would like to know how accurate they are?  There is no point buying the unit if it only puts in a large area. You would want within a few metres.  I certainly wouldn't cancel my insurance for the unit. ;)
yeah mate, another patrol went missing at grafton last night.
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: Frostd on December 20, 2014, 08:45:03 PM
I hope I gets found. Did I have a GPS unit on I?
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: macca on December 20, 2014, 08:54:21 PM
Frostd.the units we use in our service vans you can tell which parking bay they are in when they leave them at the airport when they go interstate,  even see them inside the factory when they leave them overnite
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: Tim - Stratford on December 20, 2014, 09:30:39 PM
I would like to know how accurate they are? 

In my tests 3G reception area between 3 to 7 metres, generally accurate to within the single carport.


Tim
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: MarkGU on December 20, 2014, 09:33:52 PM
In my tests 3G reception area between 3 to 7 metres, generally accurate to within the single carport.


Tim
thats getting it pretty dam close Tim.enough to see the vehicle you are tracking
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: KingBilly on February 24, 2015, 08:25:40 AM
 :cup:
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on February 24, 2015, 09:03:52 AM
A member on here - Footy Shorts Shane sells them. I've got one and reckon they're pretty good. No huge contracts etc - just a cheapie prepaid sim with a long life is best.

Shane's website,

http://caravanandcaralarms.com.au (http://caravanandcaralarms.com.au)


Tim


Tim, we have a new model in production now. I think you will like it  :D

Without turning this into a showroom thread  ;D  a couple of new features include, GPS-A 3G module plus SIRF GPS chipset, (not one or the other, both  ;D ) Optional remote for alarm activation, vehicle alarm adaptability, digital input for an alarm activation (reed switch on a fridge box, tool box etc, or door on caravan/crossover etc).

But the best bit, video monitoring. With alarm activation, the unit will video call the authorised user, providing video evidence of the person driving your stolen vehicle away, or those who entered your caravan/crossover etc unlawfully.

Same deal as the current model, no monthly fees, only prepaid credit.

Shane.
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: Tim - Stratford on February 24, 2015, 09:59:29 AM
Damn you Shane  ;D :cheers: :cup:
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: jr on February 25, 2015, 04:14:39 PM
Running GSM only or next G?

How far away is the new model?
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: shrek4 on February 25, 2015, 05:46:42 PM
Tim, we have a new model in production now. I think you will like it  :D

Without turning this into a showroom thread  ;D  a couple of new features include, GPS-A 3G module plus SIRF GPS chipset, (not one or the other, both  ;D ) Optional remote for alarm activation, vehicle alarm adaptability, digital input for an alarm activation (reed switch on a fridge box, tool box etc, or door on caravan/crossover etc).

But the best bit, video monitoring. With alarm activation, the unit will video call the authorised user, providing video evidence of the person driving your stolen vehicle away, or those who entered your caravan/crossover etc unlawfully.

Same deal as the current model, no monthly fees, only prepaid credit.

Shane.

K... I'm interested!!
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: MrCruza on February 25, 2015, 06:08:47 PM
I've got one of Shane's earlier models fitted to my camper and it works fine. Just tested now and it reported a position just outside the garage where the camper is currently located, so probably about 3m from the actual unit.   :cup:
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on February 26, 2015, 05:20:27 AM
Running GSM only or next G?

How far away is the new model?

3G.  Will have 850mhz for Telstra users and 900mhz for others.
In production now, so only a few weeks. (I did say that a few months ago too, ::)  )

K... I'm interested!!

Will update a post on here when ready to go.

I've got one of Shane's earlier models fitted to my camper and it works fine. Just tested now and it reported a position just outside the garage where the camper is currently located, so probably about 3m from the actual unit.   :cup:

When using the Google maps link, the inaccuracy is in the app. Android gives a much closer location than Apple.  Still very close though. :)

Shane.
Title: Re: Vehicle GPS tracking
Post by: fuji on February 26, 2015, 05:36:57 AM
Keep it up Shane, need one for Aussie Swag and cruiser. Let us know when available.