Real Time Vehicle Tracking Made Easy

Posted by chrisd on Wednesday November 20, 2002 @03:38PM from the oppress-yourself-and-your-family dept.

Makarand writes "The Washington Post has an article about a vehicle tracking system built by a start-up 10-20.com. The system uses low orbit satellites for exchanging location information making it available anywhere in the US. The tracking device, the size of a paperback, can be installed in any vehicle and powered by a battery. A small antenna installed on top sends signals to satellites marking its position on a web-based map. The equipment costs around $1000 and monthly fees range from $20 to $65. The service plan will determine how often your position will be updated by the system. The tracking system FAQ on the company website is pretty detailed."

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Uhhh...just remove the antenna. by nomel · 2002-11-20 17:37 · Score: 0, Redundant

I don't see how this could be used in situations where thiefs that know what they are doing (most seem to when stealing carn) could just remove the antenna. They could just snap it off and the system would be useless.
Here we go... by GreggyBUIUC · 2002-11-20 20:12 · Score: 0, Redundant

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