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Tracker

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:58 am
by Massimo
Hi All,

Id like to have a tracking system for my little adventure, can anyone recommend something?

Cheers
Thanks

Re: Tracker

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 10:39 am
by Sideslip

Re: Tracker

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:08 am
by Massimo
Thanks Mike

Re: Tracker

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:18 am
by nicow
The Kilometer tracking also works good-ask Mervyn at Microland.

Re: Tracker

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:23 am
by Massimo
Will do thanks Nico

Re: Tracker

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 9:56 am
by Nattyfish
Hi
I am not sure exactly what type of tracker you are after , but I sell a unit that is used on motorcycles and cars .
It will work on your Trike as well .
The unit is pre-paid , so no subscription and you can track from your phone , pc or tablet.
If you want anyone up to 4 people can track and see your progress
see www.atsgps.co.za
or pm me :)
Regards
Natty"Flying"Fish

Re: Tracker

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 10:10 am
by nicow
Nattyfish wrote:Hi
I am not sure exactly what type of tracker you are after , but I sell a unit that is used on motorcycles and cars .
It will work on your Trike as well .
The unit is pre-paid , so no subscription and you can track from your phone , pc or tablet.
If you want anyone up to 4 people can track and see your progress
see http://www.atsgps.co.za
or pm me :)
Regards
Natty"Flying"Fish
Please sent me more info(where to buy it,and the price.)

Re: Tracker

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 10:19 am
by RV12

Re: Tracker

Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:21 pm
by Horned Adder
Nattyfish wrote:Hi
I am not sure exactly what type of tracker you are after , but I sell a unit that is used on motorcycles and cars .
It will work on your Trike as well .
The unit is pre-paid , so no subscription and you can track from your phone , pc or tablet.
If you want anyone up to 4 people can track and see your progress
see http://www.atsgps.co.za
or pm me :)
Regards
Natty"Flying"Fish
Price of unit? And how much data would a typical car type installation use per month?

Re: Tracker

Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 3:13 pm
by Sideslip
Hi Nattyfish. Does the tracker need cell signal to work? So would it work out in the bush and across borders?

Re: Tracker

Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:41 pm
by Horned Adder
Sideslip wrote:Hi Nattyfish. Does the tracker need cell signal to work? So would it work out in the bush and across borders?
If it's GSM then it's useless, however the link says gps!

Re: Tracker

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 9:40 am
by Massimo
Needs to be GPS based for constant coverage. Found this http://africa.findmespot.com/en/ (called spot). Local agent Tiltech, Jan Hanekom.

Re: Tracker

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 11:54 am
by Sideslip
All have a GPS element to them (to be able to identify location) - but some also require GSM to be able to communicate their position to internet/email/sms etc.... This restricts the usability of these units in locations of bad/non-existent cell coverage and cross border.

If you are looking for worldwide coverage you should look for a system that communicates via the iridium satellite system (such as the Delorme unit: http://www.traxdigital.co.za) The Delorme unit also allows 2 way text communication from anywhere in the world.

The systems that use GSM are great for city use and usually have far lower monthly costs but for aviation use might not be all that practical.

Re: Tracker

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 3:05 pm
by Nattyfish
Hi Mike
Yes the unit is GSM based using both the cellular network and also the satellites to pinpoint your position.
the gsm network is as you said to allow and receive sms messages of your position and also to monitor your routes.(As you Mentioned)
Yes , the iraidium satellite tracking units are the preferred unit , but as cost is a huge factor I think this unit is a great compromise at the price.
It retails for around R1650 that's a once off , and my monthly monitoring cost is about R40,00 and that included sms warnings an out of area alerts and lots of extras that wont be necessary in or on a Trike .
The chances of being away from any sort of cellular network are getting less and less :).
What I like is that on the site provided by the tracking company I can see and replay the tracks and positions of my vehicles in real time , this unit gives me lots of flexibility to setup and monitor as I like .
Cheers
NattyFish

Re: Tracker

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:41 pm
by Horned Adder
Nattyfish wrote:Hi Mike
Yes the unit is GSM based using both the cellular network and also the satellites to pinpoint your position.
the gsm network is as you said to allow and receive sms messages of your position and also to monitor your routes.(As you Mentioned)
Yes , the iraidium satellite tracking units are the preferred unit , but as cost is a huge factor I think this unit is a great compromise at the price.
It retails for around R1650 that's a once off , and my monthly monitoring cost is about R40,00 and that included sms warnings an out of area alerts and lots of extras that wont be necessary in or on a Trike .
The chances of being away from any sort of cellular network are getting less and less :).
What I like is that on the site provided by the tracking company I can see and replay the tracks and positions of my vehicles in real time , this unit gives me lots of flexibility to setup and monitor as I like .
Cheers
NattyFish
If I bought let's say 10 from you. What sort of price would you give me (feel free to PM me) and more importantly I want to be able to monitor them myself on 1 screen.