GPS tracking your car

[JustGav]

While looking for some interesting electronics, I came across a newer version of what I had previously looked at..

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-GSM-CAR-ALARM-SYSTEMNEW-REMOTE-START-VOICE_W0QQitemZ350101923380QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item350101923380&_trkparms=72%3A1299|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

Function brief introduction

 

1. Multi-band (850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz)

2. GSM cell phone carrier

3. Friendly human voice instruction

4. Hopping code

5. Arm/disarm by phone, and remote control

6. Two-stage shock alarm modes

7. False alarm trigger prevention

8. Alarm with SMS

9. SMS order control

10. Will call up 3 alarm phone numbers when there is an alarm.

11. Anti-hijacking

12. Override switch

13. Remote engine start/stop

14. Sensitivity of shock sensor adjustable

15. Checking system status by telephone

16. Status LED indicator

17. Trigger alarming (opening the door and engine start)

18. Shocking alarming

19. Power off alarming

20. Bonnet open alarming

21. Trunk open alarming

22. Alarm memory recall

23. Parking reminder

24. Remote trunk release

25. Automatic central locking system

26. Power speaker

27. Power window output

28. Remote sound monitoring

29. Compatible with any cars

30. GSM car locating and seeking (optional & extra cost)

 

And in a similar link found this, which I thought may be useful for those people who take their cars to garages which have a habit of performing 'extended' test drives shall we say.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GPS-GSM-CAR-ALARM-SYSTEM-IMMOBILISER-TRACK-CAR-ANYWHERE_W0QQitemZ300232194329QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300232194329&_trkparms=72%3A1299|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

Control Alarm Device

 

This GSM Advanced Car Security System is a new breed of car alarm system, it uses mobile GSM and also GPS signals to communicate with your car or motor bike.

This product is designed for protection of the car and other vehicles. It has not only a remote alarm system, but also can send the alarm through the GSM network to user’s mobile phone.. More, it has the GSP function, the owner could track his car anywhere and anytime. This alarm can send you the coordinates on you your mobile phone then you can look your car on the Google Map or put into your handheld GPS device....... Features as below:

 

Imagine the uses!

 

* Theft recovery

* Keeping an eye on the kids in the car

* Watching the work vehicle for mis-use

* Proof of travel time for contractors billing purposes

* Aiding lost drivers with directions

* +more!

 

 

 

This Model is the new model and has just been released, which has the simple operation menu, powerful function and the lowest price as the normal two way car alarm.

 

This alarm communicates with your mobile phone if anything has gone wrong with your car. Alarm can contact your mobile phone and report the detail situation of the car…many things can be control by your mobile phone. disable the engine, Automatic central locking system, etc. The F 900G Alarm can be controlled the car by any mobile phone. All you need is the device number and the password.

 

This system is easy to install, the GSM/GPS unit is to be connect to the main power supply,

 

# Model: F 900G

# No distance limited GSM/GPS network

# Adopting data communication technology, with faster alarming response and more stable performance

# Simple friendly voice menu

# Listening in, By mobile phone

# Compatible with any car

# Anti-burglar, anti-robbery

# Control cars by phone: disable the engine, etc.

# Door detect

# Anti-hijacking:

# Multi Bands (850MHZ,900MHZ,1800MHZ,1900MHZ)

# Auto Alarming/broadcasting/monitoring

# Good concealment, achieving the wireless connection between main unit and the existing car alarm, working even if the existing car alarm removed

# Gas supply cut /power cut connecting the main unit wired enable the vehicle can not be started once the circuit/gas line is locked even the main unit of alarm is dismantled

# Hidden emergency alarm switch and gas supply/power cut switch

# Guard against wire-cut: if the general power is snipped, it will call alarming telephone and give voice warning of power-off alarming

# Anti-dead and anti-leakage-of-alarm design

# Car position location by GPS/GSM network

# Password protection

[imi]

The 2nd one looking interesting. I wonder whether there is a product that is simply an add-on to an existing alarm.

 

maybe something like THIS

Reason being, most of these devices are NOT CAT1.

[marc_p]

I'm liking the second one.

[JustGav]

Well, I've got one on the way, so I'll report the findings once it is installed.

[marc_p]

Well, I've got one on the way, so I'll report the findings once it is installed.

 

Which one? first or second?

 

Well done on being the guinea pig for us though:d

[merckx]

I had a gps one a few years ago but it stopped working and I've forgotten why.

 

It had it's own sim card and telephone number so you could ring it up and it would respond by giving you it's longitude and latitude which was very accurate.

 

It also had a speaker and mic in the car so you could communicate with whoever was in the car. You could also disable the car remotely.

[Branners]

I found a fag packet sized GPS tracker the other day. It tracks where you (or your car or wife) has been and then you plug it in to the laptop to download it. It shows the distance, speed, everything. And it was only £60...just got to find the link now..

[merckx]

And it was only £60...just got to find the link now..

Don't forget.

[Branners]

ask and you shall receive

 

http://www.supergps.co.uk/qstarz-btq1300-gps-travel-recorder-nano-super-high-66ch-p-3564.html

 

and

 

http://www.qstarz.com/Products/GPS%20Products/BT-Q1300-S.htm

 

JB

[MrRalphMan]

PDA

GPS Receiver

Duct Tape..

 

Sorted... kinda..

[Branners]

My wife got one of the things I posted above and it works very well.

 

Its actually the size of a box of matches and about half as thick. So it can be a keyring if needs be.

 

I used it today and its pretty accurate. It even worked in the pocket of my jacket in the car.

 

When you import the journey it shows you route, speed, exact time at each stage. It can then use its own googlemaps or run in to GoogleEarth and show you the journey that way.

 

Certainly worth it if you worry about where your car/wife/children have been and just how fast they were going...!!

[Steve]

Well, I've got one on the way, so I'll report the findings once it is installed.

 

Gav, did you ever get this sorted?

 

[JustGav]

Gav, did you ever get this sorted?

 

 

I didn't actually... my car plans are on 'economic' hold at the moment, so will be doing more in the near future when that situation has been rectified

[Steve]

I didn't actually... my car plans are on 'economic' hold at the moment, so will be doing more in the near future when that situation has been rectified

 

No worries mate, was just curious to see how good/bad it was.

 

[michael]

If you are looking for a cheap way to track a willing participant then CoPilot Sat Nav allows this, it also means you can send them messages from the PC and redirect them to the pie shop on the way home.

 

http://www.alk.eu.com/copilot/live_tracking.asp

 

I have this on my old N95, it's quite effective but not something I ever really felt the need to use.