(Part 3) Reddit mentions: The best gps trackers

www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00X5HGH7A/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_201_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GSXTA4XSCSTXNX8WX0JM&dpPl=1&dpID=61sbewY6FQL

If your bike is worth at least a hundred bucks to you, you could always buy something like this. They deterents are good, but tracking is better. Just how it in the seats or the handle bars or something.

I got this the other day - it does use a sim but it sounds like a pay-as-you-go one would work fine so there isn't really really a subscription fee as such. Haven't really had a chance to play around with it yet though.

I got one of those GPS trackers and alarms from Amazon (here: http://amzn.to/1towXSp) - It can send you a text message if a door is opened and also you can disable the engine by sending it a text message. It's peace of mind I guess and works surprisingly well. I did a bit of a review here http://vandogtraveller.com/cheap-gps-tracker/

This may sound drastic but, if you really want to see if your mail is compromised mail yourself atracker and package it like how any of the things you purchased would be packaged. If its intercepted you will know.

You can try something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FYQO3W/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1AX3OB6FJWQVB#productDetails

It uses the cell phone network to communicate it's location via SMS and requires a sim card and a cell phone plan.

The nice thing about the SPOT tracker is that it relies on satellites instead of the cell network and will work in areas where there is no cell coverage.

Found this on Amazon for about $125: https://www.amazon.com/Tracking-Device-Cellular-Carrier-Locator/dp/B008980K78

Since you know the vehicle so well you could probably find a good place to hide it that thieves won't find immediately.

Personally, for the amount of time, money, and sentimental value in the vehicle, I'd drop the $1k for a professional solution.

They sure do!

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Tracking-Portable-Important-Documents/dp/B07NC44VCG/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?keywords=gps+tracker&qid=1567243712&s=gateway&sprefix=gps+tracker&sr=8-17

You could try something like this https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Finder-Keychain-Tracker-Keys/dp/B01CMJ6GNG

If you're referring to this GPS Messenger, I wasn't aware of that. Thank you for letting me know about it.

Anyone going onto open water, please buy this. https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Locator-ResQLink-PLB-375-ACR-2881/dp/B07DRPYZ4C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549764042&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=personal+locator+beacon&psc=1

The tk102 is a little more affordable, just pop a sim card in and it will txt you back with the location of your bike. Not nearly as feature rich, but will do the job.

This can be done quite cheaply. Start with this $25 tracker: http://www.amazon.com/Real-Time-Portable-Mini-Tracker/dp/B001FYQO3W

Then get a $10 Go Phone from AT&T just to initialize their SIM card, and select the plan where you pay $2 for unlimited SMS only on the days that you use it.

$35 to get started, $2/day for use, and it sends you a Google Maps link on demand. ☺

A basic/intermediate understanding of circuitry and some amazon purchases can go a long way.

https://www.amazon.com/Adafruit-Ultimate-GPS-Breakout-channel/dp/B01H1R8BK0

I don’t feel like doing the component research to find every necessary piece for a functioning GPS tracker that reports via RF and a matching receiver, but you can find these components premade. All you have to do is wire them together, and code them.

As well as the Spot ones mentioned, there is the Garmin (formerly Delorme) inReach series as well. They have more features but are more expensive and again require a subscription.

edit: If all you want is an emergency locator then something like this is a single use system that will alert the emergency services and doesn't need a subscription, but that is all it will do.

$32 for a tracker off Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Real-Time-Portable-Mini-Tracker/dp/B001FYQO3W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396479378&sr=8-1&keywords=gsm+gps+tracker

A pre-paid SIM card, and you're off to the races...

Just sayin.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OH4ZHFI/ref=psdc_5811986011_t2_B017Q6CA6W

Anysun Vehicle Car GPS Tracker Tk103b with Remote Control Pc Version Software Google Maps Link Real Time Tracking App Scanner

Anyone can suggest products that could be used easily without a monthly fee; please post here in this thread. Lets make some good come out of Sloeman's pain (with Sloeman's permission of course, please).

There's a lot!

Do a Google Earth view over southern Utah. You could literally drive from Moab to Vegas on 90% dirt/ fire roads; if you have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CFWD3IG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=A5YURHOP811Z&coliid=I3QMM3JC7VAB6O

In/ around Moab, you could tool around at Hell's revenge, which would be the obvious choice for a Jeep. For a 1-2 day excursion you could drive the White Rim Trail around Canyonlands. Either way definitely check out Canyonlands and Arches while you're out there.

Have fun.

Don't bother, too much power.

I use this. http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Spot-Portable-GPS-Tracker/dp/B008GT8C7K/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1464500449&sr=8-5&keywords=micro+gps+tracker

Great thing is that you can also track mileage for the truck/trailer/van and expense the depreciation. If the thing moves, it can alert you and give location to the cops... If your city has enough small problems to make this a priority, they may be helpful. LOL... That's why I carry 2 Million Insurance though. Big City, Bigger problems though. I can't blame them.

Possibly. (I am not an expert) Searching for the FCC ID brings up this page:

https://fccid.io/RI7CE910-DUAL

Clicking the "purchase on Amazon" page gives 6 products. To me the closest, but not exact, match is this:

https://www.amazon.com/GV55VC-VERIZON-CDMA2000-Tracking-DeviceNEW/dp/B01JPUJR4U/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1496422973&sr=1-4&keywords=DUAL+BAND+CDMA+MODULE

YMMV

I can't attest to their quality, but there are GPS tracking pendant/panic buttons that look vaguely decorative that could be integrated into a collar (maybe, they're not tiny). My father had dementia and we looked at various options to keep track of him in case he wandered off, came across a few...

Example, not at all recommending it

Here is another
https://www.amazon.com/McMurdo-Personal-Locator-Beacon-91-001-220A/dp/B008OPJGBC

thats so 1970's, GPS Fuel realys are the thing now.

I use something very similar to this http://www.amazon.com/Real-Time-Portable-Mini-Tracker/dp/B001FYQO3W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1397752890&sr=8-2&keywords=gps+tracker

Real Time Portable Mini GMS/GPS/GPRS Tracker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FYQO3W/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_uAvGub0QD6PYZ

It is indeed a key finder.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XTR45XT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sTlrzb0J6BVTF

https://www.amazon.com/Yepzon-Freedom-Personal-Tracking-Smartphone/dp/B01N7KPRCG

Buy one for yourself!
https://www.amazon.com/Zeeshy-Realtime-Tracker-Vehicle-Tracking/dp/B01L3TG8NO

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008980K78?pc_redir=1405439001&robot_redir=1

Amazon option

Dash cam http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CXB186Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s04?ie=UTF8&psc=1

GPS Tracker
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FLOWAU/ref=od_aui_detailpages03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Personal locator beacon - I have this one.

https://www.amazon.com/McMurdo-Fast-Find-220-PLB/dp/B008OPJGBC&ved=0ahUKEwiz0t-bis7XAhWLqVQKHVcXBFMQFggmMAA&usg=AOvVaw0qAKkSg7Bw8cLaCfvORS1O

Put some hardcore drugs or a throwaway device loaded with child pornography in a box that looks like it's shipped [with no names or even an address] to the apartment and put it in your mailbox with a small GPS tracker disguised.

Buy the GPS tracker with an untraceable Paypal account or a prepaid Debit card. Have it shipped to an Amazon Locker, pick it up at night and wear a baseball cap. Delete your fake Amazon account afterwards.

Be sure to handle everything with gloves and wipe away prints (use mittens at the Amazon Locker, it's cold anyway in the Valley).

Use a burner phone that you've paid for with cash to have the GPS device send you the SMS of their location at go time. When the package gets stolen ping it for their location and anonymously report a narcotic or illegal contraband case to the police with their address.

Take out the battery from the burner phone and throw it away. For good measure break it in half if it's a flip phone.

Sit back and enjoy peace of mind for you and the other helpless victims for which the LAPD / USPS wouldn't have otherwise intervened.

Well, shit. I just installed a tracker last week. It was $40. What are the odds it's not a 2g-only device...

http://www.amazon.com/Sourcingbay-Tracking-Vehicle-Tracker-System/dp/B008FLOWAU/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405126561&sr=1-2&keywords=gps+tracker

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Anything I can do to try to salvage it? I used an H2O Wireless sim card (AT&T network). Wikipedia says AT$T will shutdown all 2g networks by 2016. Balls.

these. The downside is that someone bumps into your bike when you are not around, people are going to be pissed that the alarm is going off until you get back....

I also throw a chain through my front wheel and up around the forks.

Insurance is your friend! Make sure and record any and all serial numbers for parts, the VIN, and license plate of course.

If you want to get really hardcore, you can get a GPS tracker. That one is a super cheap crappy model, you would probably want to shop around and get a more expensive one. But if you are worried about these cokehead morons (from comments below) stealing your bike just because it's yours, that would be the way to go. That way you can maybe get them put in jail for awhile as well.

Personally my bike looks like a POS anyway (it sort of is, but just cosmetically, I keep my baby running smooooooth), so I'm not really worried about anyone stealing it because it wouldn't be worth the effort, heh.