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Re: Simple GPS tracker



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Hi Steve,

Did you fit it yourself? Was it straightforward?

Which SIM provider did you go for? I have been frustrated in the past
with 'Pay as you Go' credit expiring for services like this that have
very light usage.

nick.

On 2019-05-29 11:38, Steve Morgan steve@xxxxxxx [ukha_d] wrote:

> I use one of these:
>
> https://www.amazon.co.uk/ATian-Tracker-Control-Software-Tracking-TK103B/dp/B01MRTXSLN/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tk103b&qid=1559126073&s=electronics&sr=1-1
>
> Simple, easy to install. Send it commands via text message. Phone it
up and it sends you a text back with its location and a Google Maps link.
It can also be configured to work with an online mapping service, but the
SMS-based comms works just fine.
>
> It's so cheap, there's no reason not to try it. I've been using it for
approaching 12 months and it's worked fine.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Steve
>
> FROM: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx> on behalf of "Mark Mahabir
mark.mahabir@xxxxxxx [ukha_d]" <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> REPLY-TO: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> DATE: Friday, 24 May 2019 at 22:32
> TO: "ukha_d@xxxxxxx" <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> SUBJECT: [ukha_d] Simple GPS tracker
>
> Unfortunately, my Dad is getting a bit forgetful in his old age and
often forgetting where he has parked the car.
>
> Can anyone recommend a reasonably-priced simple GPS tracker that I can
place in his car and track its location via web browser or app?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mark
>
>



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<p>Hi Steve,</p>
<p>Did you fit it yourself? Was it straightforward?</p>
<p>Which SIM provider did you go for? I have been frustrated in the
past with&nbsp;'Pay as you Go' credit expiring for services like this
that have very light usage.</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>nick.</p>
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<p>On 2019-05-29 11:38, Steve Morgan steve@xxxxxxx [ukha_d]
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its location and a Google Maps link. It can also be configured to work with
an online mapping service, but the SMS-based comms works just fine.<!--
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<p class="MsoNormal">It's so cheap, there's no reason not
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