Gps tracking system guaging interest

[Extra Made]

Hey Guys,
Just a show of interest. I'm looking into sourcing and distributing Gps tracking security systems based on Sirfiii technology. Main features include tracking vehicles in real-time via computer(pc or laptop), cellphone with text messaging,etc. There are some systems that are small enough to track people also. Compared to Lo-jack system, it may cost much less, there will be no monthly charges and the owner tracks his/her own vehicle, therefore cutting down-time notifying the authorities and so on.

I've been on the market myself for such a system, but the high cost and monthly fees of brands kept me away.

Being skeptical myself, I will be testing the first system on my own vehicle, and hopefully posting a video on youtube.com or something.
Right now, I'm just waiting for manufacturers' reply and gathering information.

Let me know what you guys think.

[puregroove]

STOLEN CARS & CAR PARTS Thread ... it's a no-brainer. Count on me gettin' one. Snoop on them as they snoop on us. This is gonna be good.

[srtowner]

Hmmmmm very interesting, keep us posted.

[Extra Made]

STOLEN CARS & CAR PARTS Thread ... it's a no-brainer. Count on me gettin' one. Snoop on them as they snoop on us. This is gonna be good.

Haha, Hackers-CerealKiller,right!

[rickgiblin]

hey bud, whats going on with these tracking systems, can you get them? and how mcuh

[Extra Made]

Hey Rick,
I'm estimating that a gps system will be anywhere around 380.00-600.00. I'm hoping there will be no activation or monthly fees for these. If all goes well after testing these, we'll become a distributor. Let me know if you need more info.

[dumpdaccord]

whats the range of the system ex.1-3 miles.....

[aaronfelipe]

Make sure you are a SITE SPONSOR if you plan to distribute anything.

[Halfwit]

Make sure you are a SITE SPONSOR if you plan to distribute anything.

HE IS A SITE SPONSOR= owned


i would love something like that. only i hate monthly fees. so if none of that, it would be great.

[Wurm]

Id pay for that

[Wurm]

I had a business plan of giving away gps tracking units for free and charging a finders fee lirl

[aaronfelipe]

HE IS A SITE SPONSOR= owned


i would love something like that. only i hate monthly fees. so if none of that, it would be great.

Dude you dont have to be a dick about it and send me a PM too WTF.
I said MAKE SURE, not YOU ARE NOT A SPONSOR!!!!
Just some friendly advice.

[TheGodfather]

If someone steals my car I will be my own tracking device. I will sniff them out, find them, and destroy them...



























hhaha, in other words, I don't have enough money for this now. But sounds like a good idea.

[Extra Made]

whats the range of the system ex.1-3 miles.....

Tracking range is worldwide. Track from anywhere in the world through your computer with internet connection or cellphone.

[Extra Made]

Make sure you are a SITE SPONSOR if you plan to distribute anything.

Got it covered .Thanks for making sure.

[puregroove]

Tracking range is worldwide. Track from anywhere in the world through your computer with internet connection or cellphone.

Yeayah, bwoiy [Flavor Flav]. Man, that would suck if the range was only that of like walkie talkies (radio range). Thieves wouldn't have to go far to bypass tracking. for these things:::

[STDClayton]

I'm totally interested!

[Extra Made]

Hey guys/gals, This just an update and specs on what one of these babies can do:

SPECIFICATION :

* Compact & portable.
* SiRF Star III GPS chipset.
* Siemens TC65 GSM/ GPRS module.
* 4 bands (850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900Mhz).
* Supports GSM/ SMS/ GPRS communication.
* Built-in omni-direction GPS & GSM antenna.
* Monitor the conversation live and real-time.
* With built-in speaker, microphone & battery.
* Available for bi-direction phone conversation.
* Dedicated application software for DIY tracking.
* PC Track, NB Track, PDA Track 3-in-1 DIY Tracking.
* No monthly service charges to be paid to the call center.
* Report position data at a preset time interval to your device.
* Can monitor the sound or conversation by your mobile phone.
* A dedicated application software and accessories shipped with the unit, so that you can use your own PC, NB, or PDA to do thetracking in house or office (no monthly service charge to pay).

REMARK

** The dedicated application software is delivered with our tracker, free, for end user to track one object each time. ** If you intend to track many cars/ persons at the same time, you have to set up a web-based tracking system. For which, the following software will be required.

These can be used with Google Earth maps. More updates soon!!

[Extra Made]

Ok, I was getting the unit set up last night, and indeed it needs a sim card and phone plan for it to work. It must be activated and set up for gsm/gprs communication. Yes! I'm kicking myself right now I had misread information about no fees. So, I used my own cellphone sim card and it relays info fine. I'm trying to get the IP address with tracking software linked up to the unit, so I can get coordinates.

So, It will be anywhere around 380.00-600.00 per unit. Then you will have to get a sim card with gsm+gprs communication from any cellphone dealer with plan for each unit.
Anybody know where I can get Sim cards or work for a cellphone store,lol?
More info soon as I troubleshoot this.

[puregroove]

Setting up and troubleshooting one...(in the works).

[Extrememustang]

Well first if its a gps and using the satelites there should be no fees monthly. Also the navdeq software is very popular but maybe not for what your using it for. I know on ebay they have simple gps that you put in a car and goto the comp and it shows you where they are on the internet. I know all there is to know about dash mount gps but tracking its kind of the same thing as a dash mount but reversed.

[Extra Made]

Gps navigation requires no fees. Tracking is reverse navigation and a little different. Yes, no monthly fees to the dealer or call center, me. But, for a sim card, to be used with these units, you need a data plan with a cellphone dealer. Sim cards work with the Sirf Star chip to relay information to and from three orbiting satellites around Earth. Otherwise these units are worthless. I'm most likely going with a prepaid plan, cheapest possible. Yeah, I checked on Ebay too! The simple gps ones you may have seen are data loggers. In order to get information from these, you have to get the unit and download it by usb to a computer. It could be pretty difficult to download, if your car was stolen. The higher end gps units on ebay do require a monthly fee to a call center or dealer, plus you have to get a sim card + plan on top of that. Sorry for the long post. Hope it helps.

[Extra Made]

I tryed the prepaid Boost Mobile phone sim card deal.

Basically Boost sim card didn't work on this unit. When using certain sim cards from companies, you'll have to know the APN(access point name) for that company. In order for the gps unit+ sim card to work, one has to send an SMS message to it in order for the unit to relay messages back. This message includes password, APN, and an IP address. When I called Boost to get there APN, they said didn't have one, or they wouldn't give it to me. I'm pretty much on strike 2 on my frustrated list. So after reading the owner's manual carefully, these 3 companies are supported by the unit: T-Mobile, Cingular, and AT&T for the US. There are more supported companies on the APN list in the manual.

So I'm double checking what I need to do with the manufacturer and I'm going down to T-Mobile and getting a GPS enabled sim card added to my Family plan. If this doesn't work, I'll be stuck with a 2 year plan, I'll retract all my claims of what this thing can do, and go looking for another tracking system.

I guess T-mobile has a pay-as-you-go plan.

This particular unit claims to be a "breakthrough for 2007" on gps tracking and personal security. I'd really like to see it work.

* No Props to Boost Mobile until they start having techninal info when needed. They could also use a better techical support line. * Or if someone can get an APN from them, I'll retract that statement.
More updates soon!
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[Extra Made]

Success!! I go to T-Mobile and pick up there lowest cost pre-paid phone deal(>30.00). Go Home and install the sim card. I text the unit with coordinate codes, about 14 times, to receive the gps unit's location. After gaining back the results, I input coordinates into Google Earth's search bar. Basic results, were pin point accuracy with the unit charging to the laptop or car,

unit w/usb wire attached and not charging= within couple feet accuracy
unit without usb wire attached and not charging= within a block radius accuracy

I'm troubleshooting on how to get the coordinates back to my laptop on the gps tracking software. It has something to do with my comports or something
Justing waiting on word from the manufacturer. Either way, I'm happy with it so far that it gives me general coordinates.

[puregroove]

dope...congrats::

[Random311]

I'm keeping tabs on this thread, nice work man.

[RandomGuy]

I'm keeping tabs on this thread, nice work man.

im sorry you're going to have to change your username


thx,
management.

[NoNafs]

Sounds hot, now if you would sell guns with your package, we'd have some nice vigilante action goin on, and I'd be very interested.