GPS Tracking Device

[GrumpyOldCrappie]

Every winter I hear about fish houses being stolen and frankly

it makes me sick. I have a nice wheel house that I built myself

it's my pride and joy! I would be devastated if it were to get

stolen. So, this winter I decided to protect my investment with

a GPS tracker. Bought it on the bay for only $120- works

like a charm. It has tracking software that you can go on the

Internet and see exactly where the device is- Pretty sweet!!!

I also bought a fake camera mounted on the top corner that blinks red and sign on my door that reads "Hey thief, Look up at the camera you are being recorded and broadcasted over GPS satellite"

I know you can't stop a persistent crook but you're better off

to protect your stuff as much as you can.

Just my 2 cents...

[tv4fish]

Great ideas ! I have done a similar set-up at my workshop (camera). Gonna have to check into the GPS monitor. (Looks like the "James Bond" stuff is actually here).

[Jmnhunter]

i suggested something similar if they had one smaller to put in a junk vexilar in an ice house on centerville lake, and once they steal it, you know where the punks are at!

[Big-Al]

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It has tracking software that you can go on the

Internet and see exactly where the device is

Are you sure? It appears to me that you must download data from the device to your computer to see where it has been. Great for monitoring your teenage driver, but now very valuable if your fish house is stolen. I would guess that you are talking a bit more $$$ for a device that communicates with something that you can monitor on the internet. They certainly exist but I doubt for that kind of money.

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Place In Car BugGPS® auto tracker is easy to use. Just place in, on or under any car. It's small and won't make any noise.

Drive BugGPS® tracker will accurately keep track of vehicle location, stops, speed, distance traveled and more!

Instant records Retrieve the BugGPS, plug in to computer via USB and view complete and accurate details of the cars activities.

If it does do what you say, you got a great deal.

[GrumpyOldCrappie]

It comes with its own tracking software that is free to use.

It is motion sensored and has a rechargeable lithium battery that stays charged for something like 80 hours if its moving, otherwise it just stays in sleep mode to save on battery life.

The plug in you are asking about is for usb recharging and/or downloading the data to a spreadsheet.

[Big-Al]

So have you done a trial run and viewed the devices' position on the internet?

[jimmyjames76]

Looks like a neat device, but I think it just logs where the device (and what it's attached to) has been. I don't think you can actually locate the device from your PC. This was in the FAQs:

4) Can I see it ‘Live’ on the internet?

No, BugGPS is ‘GPS Data Logger’ which is designed to give more accurate and more detailed information. Some people/companies require complete details of their vehicles trips without ‘dead spots’. BugGPS is the solution.

[BartmanMN]

Nice work Grumpy. That $120 investment is worth it weight in gold.

[rcatcherman]

The old saying! What will they think of next? Kind of a shame that we have to spend our hard earned money on things we shouldn't need to>>>>>

[Hd Wtr Hillbilly]

What brand is it and have you tested it out? This is something I have been looking for but never found one at a price like that.

[GrumpyOldCrappie]

Sorry guys, the admin locked me out for posting the link.

If you're interested, email me and I'll get you the info.

[Brad B]

What about a lo-jack system. they have them for cars, lap top computers, construction equipment. Why not a fish house verison.