Could I use this as a personal tracker by carrying it around while backpacking? Or would that set off theft alarms or something?
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Yes you could, and there would be no theft alarm as such, just a message transmitted to show that you have moved and others to show your progress. However, you may wish to consider the SPOT Gen3, a similar product which has been designed more for what you describe.
145661
I had it in my glove box and it worked fine. There's no alarms per say just a location update every five minutes to your account when it detects moving
1612116
yes you can track the device...it needs to see some sort of the sky. Trunk will not work. It is quite a sturdy case. I wouldnt throw it against the wall but it should protect from falls.
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No, GPS systems show only the location of the receiver - they don't "track" people or objects. What you're asking about is called a "PLB" or Personal Locator Beacon, such as this http://www.amazon.com/ACR-Terrafix-406-Gps-Rebate/dp/B001JQ0C20/ or http://www.amazon.com/McMurdo-82-826-004A-Fastfind-Personal-Locator/dp/B000EFAT98/. However, these devices require activation by the user, so they still don't function exactly like you're asking. Now then, "Lojack" does make a product for tracking "at risk" people, such as Alzheimer's patients: http://www.locatorsystemscorp.com/ , but I'm going to assume your brother isn't in that category.
1794577
Just make sure you hide it properly. The element of surprise will usually catch a person and move away. There's a magnet on the alarm it sticks pretty good if not use those gray packing tape.
1861095
I would not use the wallet tracker on anything but a purse or wallet. There is one for a keys that you might try
1181643
Yes but it's important to keep the unit exposed my unit will not track in a backpack ect..now I use an app on my iPhone
467667
The battery is built in. This is not an ideal unit for backpacking trips, but more for running and cycling. For the same price, you can get a very nice Garmin GPS receiver that is intended for hiking in the backcountry.
470087
Not necessarily. It does keep a text log of your GPS locations that is updated at intervals.
2145490
Not sure if a small lock might be available to go through small zipper holes but why would locking it be of any value? If the concern is data being stolen then the password or fingerprint technology is there and otherwise a sharp knife and a snatch and grab are not going to foil a lock...? Sorry, maybe the question has a point but not seeing it?
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My husband has a Garmin watch that he loves for training purposes. You might be better off with one of those types of products. It uses GPS to track distance traveled and gives you your pace and other things. It works with software and you can see the map of your hike and other neat features. Of course, that will cost more, but might be more useful to you.
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Yes. It automatically sounds an alarm once the two parts get separated by a certain distance(I put the fob on my bag, and have my phone as the second part of the system) If I walk away from my bag, my phone sounds an alarm and then locks itself. That way if someone walks away from me and my bag, with my cell phone. The alarm on the bag and the phone both go off. The phone locks so if someone walks away with it, they cannot access and info in it, without knowing the code. It's likely that the alarm sounds can be customized-I'm not sure. I like the preset alarm sound. Everyone around perks up when they here it go off. You don't have to have your phone lock when the alarm sounds-its an opinion. Hope that helps.
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Yes. Most times you will have the gps function off because otherwise you would run through batteries very quickly. The GPS function is something I use sparingly. It will attach a lat and long to a photo - but also very cool, it can create a log of points if you are on a hike, for instance, which you can then download and plot. It's not something you would use all the time, but it does have it's uses.The menus are very easy to use and access and turning this function on and off is easy to access.
740022
That's about all it is good for, finding your way back. I use mine while hunting new land, to get back to my truck. It great for that. I use a different GPS to mark my traps in the winter.
1794575
Yes, that's true, I just tried it. The thief will activate it at least momentarily before turning off the unit. I don't think think this unit was intended only as a bike alarm but rather a general motion sensor alarm because there is a single keyhole on the back of the unit for wall mounting. Hope this helps.
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Yes sort of. You have to take the unit completely out of the case to do any kind of maintenance. I also found the belt clip kind of useless (for me). It makes the overall profile of the GPS pretty big and not good for pockets, especially if you are climbing or canyoneering. It will cause the GPS to power off or even reset. It's best used with a lanyard and attached to your pack or something. I'm still glad I have it having broken or lost units in the past.
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It can be used for walking, but it does not count steps. If you want to count steps all day long, this is not the right product. This is a gps watch, so it will track all the details of your route (battery is about 4 hours when the gps is on).
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it is a motion sensor, once you put your telephone numbers it will cal you and leave a message. the sound alarm can bve turned off. but if you have a pet it is not a good idea. get a IPcam to monitor home