| To install covert GPS vehicle tracking systems, | | | | first. |
| you basically have two choices, pay a specialist | | | | As soon as you have power and the SIM is in |
| company to install and maybe even interpret the | | | | place you are ready to roll - it doesn't get any |
| data for you, or install your own system and | | | | simpler than that. You now have to make the |
| save some money. Do it yourself covert GPS | | | | toughest decision of the whole process, where to |
| tracking systems are easily installed and, with | | | | hide the unit in the vehicle. You need to choose |
| modern user-friendly software, your vehicle will be | | | | somewhere that it won't be found, because the |
| easy to track as well. An added advantage with | | | | whole point of fitting covert GPS vehicle tracking |
| installing your own system is that you need | | | | systems is the secrecy element! |
| access to the vehicle for only a very short period | | | | The final thing you need to do is register your |
| of time, which is important if you want to | | | | phone with the installed device if you want |
| minimize the chances of being found out. | | | | updates sent to your phone - this is easy to do |
| This article will look at installing the device in a | | | | but all systems are different so you'll have to |
| vehicle, and how you start to use the software | | | | follow the install guide. |
| program. | | | | Do It Yourself GPS Tracking System - The Data |
| Do It Yourself GPS Tracking System - The | | | | Output |
| Installation | | | | The software for each covert vehicle tracking |
| Your first decision, when fitting your unit, is what | | | | device is different, so it's impossible to give |
| power source you are going to use. You can use | | | | detailed instructions here, there are however |
| the vehicles power supply, which is useful if you | | | | some similarities between each package. |
| think you will be tracking the vehicle for some | | | | First you will need to install the software on your |
| time, because you won't ever need to worry | | | | PC or laptop, which is usually as simple as inserting |
| about recharging the unit, but the downside to this | | | | a CD into your computers CD drive, so this |
| is that it will involve linking in to the vehicles wiring | | | | should be fairly straightforward. Your package |
| system which can be complicated and takes | | | | should come with a GSM modem to link up your |
| some time. Your alternative is to opt for battery | | | | computer to the device fitted to your car, you |
| power, this makes for a very quick install and is | | | | will need one of these, so speak to your supplier |
| very easy to carry out. With many of the latest | | | | if it wasn't part of the deal. After you've uploaded |
| units you have the choice of both power options. | | | | the software there are just a couple of steps |
| When you have decided how you want your unit | | | | you will have to follow to enable each device to |
| to be powered, you will need to insert the phone | | | | communicate with the other, these will be specific |
| SIM card that comes with your device. Quick tip - | | | | to the unit you have bought so just follow the |
| make sure the SIM is not locked with a PIN | | | | install guide and you will be good to go. Once |
| number before you put it in the tracking device | | | | you're finished, you will be ready to track the |
| as this will stop it transmitting data, you can | | | | vehicle anywhere in the world. |
| check the SIM by putting it in a normal cell phone | | | | |