A personal remote positioning device with built-in GPS and GSM modules, that's both compact and portable. It can transmit the longitude and latitude coordinate to your mobile phone via text message. With three speed-dial keys and one emergency key, you can use these features for protecting and searching children and old persons. You can also use it as a security device on items which need remote positioning, such as valuables and cars.
- Emergency SMS messaging to 3 personal numbers - great for keeping track of children or for the elderly
- Make and receive phone calls to your 3 pre-set numbers
- Send your exact GPS location to a mobile phone or see on the web where the device is located
- Call the device and get its GPS location
- Compact and portable
- Works throughout the world*
A simple text message or phone call and the tracker will transmit and text message with its location. Enter this data into Google earth ® on your PC and you will see exactly where the tracker is located via satellite imagery or by regular mapping. The Personal Tracker also has a simple GSM mobile system which will enables the tracker to act as a PANIC unit. A single push of the panic button will send three SMS messages to three different mobile phones with the user’s location.
Technical Specification
Specifications:
SiRF Star III Technology
GSM and GPS technology
System requirements:
SIM card (PAYG is fine)
Internet connection to see information
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Technical, Firmware and Information
Customer Reviews on this Product
James
(07/08/2009)
This Tracker does exactly what it says on the Maplin website. It's easy to set up if you follow the instructions (A PC is essential to programme the device and to make any changes to set up). In practice I find the battery will last about 72hrs before it needs recharging, assuming a position fix about every 6 hours.
A few points:
The device does need a clear view of the sky. Sometimes acquires satellites if close to a window, but otherwise GPS does not work indoors. Neither will it work in the glovebox of my car, but it will work if left on the back seat in a bag.
The device is no more waterproof than a standard mobile phone. If it's exposed to the weather it will need to be in a waterproof bag or container.
In UK I've found the unit will generally give an impressively accurate fix to within about 5 metres. You can also input the co-ordinates into mapping programmes other than Google. I find Multimap.com gives a much clearer close up picture of the location.
I plan to give this to my daughter when she goes backpacking. My only concern is whether she will find places to recharge - but if the unit is turned off between fixes the battery will last far longer. Great that it can also be used as an emergency mobile phone from anywhere in the World, to any of 3 numbers you designate - and it can receive calls too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q- Is there a place to download the latest drivers
- Steve
Answer- Try visting http://www.globalsat.com.tw/eng/product_detail2_00000031.htm
Q- If this device was in a car/caravan which had been stolen would it give the position without having someone to reply to SMS?
- Eddie
Answer- yes that is correct
Q- Does this unit need to be able to "see" the sky, or does it work if in a pocket?
- JK
Answer- Will be fine in your pocket.
Q- Is this tracker the TR-101 or the TR-102 please.
- P.Murgatroyd
Answer- It is a TR-101
Q- What batteries does the unit take? or is it rechagable?
- C O''Hanlon
Answer- the unit is rechargable (the battery is like a mobile phone one)
Q- Further to C Bond's question, the manual for this device says: "If the GPS position can not be fixed for 3 minutes, it will send back the SMS with a "no fixed" message and the last fixed position." (contrary to the reply given).
- Peter
Answer- Many thanks for the feedback.
Q- Are larger capcity batteries available for this unit form you
- GFreeman
Answer- Not currently I am afraid.
Q- Does the unit have to be answered to find its location or just rang, & can the ringer be turned to silent
- dean.t
Answer- Its done via text MSG does not have to be rang at all.
Q- Can it be powered by 12v to keep it permanently switched on and left in a car?
- Steve
Answer- No it an can not.
Q- Will it work with an Apple Mac?
- Col. JB Ormsby
Answer- No sorry this product does not support that.
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