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GaryB
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Initially Posted - 07/06/2011 : 20:19:02

I happened across this new tracking device from Garmin. Looks like it might compete with the SPOT.

You can view the track and location over the Internet or a AT&T wireless phone.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=387

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kentwm
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Response Posted - 07/06/2011 : 21:15:39

This is really an asset location device not a tracking device. It only keeps 10 points of daily tracking and you have to request/ping the device and request a response.

For example, with this device you have to activly request it's location, it does not record and store the location automatically for later review. So as a device to find you boat after a theft it works great or even in an emergency it would work, but if you want to view and analize your last sailing trip, not so good. It only keeps 10 points and you have to activly request the point.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/06/2011 : 21:49:35

True, but I was thinking of this device more as a device for the wife to use to make sure I was OK or for the CG to use to find me if I come up missing. I have a $1,100.00 GPS to keep track of my last sailing trip and it has XM Sattelite weather.

I believe they have an upgraded service that lets you keep up with the last seven days of movement for $4.95/mth.

Mainly just wanted to let everyone know of this new device.

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 07/07/2011 : 03:38:42

We have similar devices in the Alarm industry, but they depend upon cellular coverage, which is what I'm guessing this unit utilizes.

It's a useful device, but a cell phone with 'Latitude' on it let's you know where the phone is.
For it's intended purposes, it looks like a good solution (but don't you hate it when they make stupid restrictions on the data retained! Even Spot ditches the data after 7 days!)

And of course, like Spot, it only works if you turn it on.

Paul

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/07/2011 : 19:12:34

It's GPS based so it should work offshore if you're so inclined.

GTU™ 10
Combines a web-based tracking service with GPS technology to keep safe watch on children, pets and property

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kentwm
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Response Posted - 07/07/2011 : 20:03:49

but it transmits via cell network... go off shore to far and you have a useless device.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/07/2011 : 20:42:36

When read the write-up my understanding/assumption was it transmitted back to a satellite which then downloaded it to a web based software package for display.

I'll have to read the write up a little closer. I probably just misread it. Makes more sense it would transmit via a cell network.

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kentwm
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Response Posted - 07/08/2011 : 06:25:00

take a look at the coverage map... it uses the ATT cell network to transmit data. Probably uses text messages to transmit data.

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redviking
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Response Posted - 07/08/2011 : 07:36:08

The divorce lawyers are lining up to become distributors of this one... They will put their logo's on it...

Doesn't sound like SPOT, I have a SPOT and an EPIRB, SPOT sorta sucks but it does work and the Coasties will act upon a SPOT distress call.

sten

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/08/2011 : 18:14:23

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by kentwm
 take a look at the coverage map... it uses the ATT cell network to transmit data. Probably uses text messages to transmit data.
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Yep, I missed that piece of the puzzle.

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