What Would You Look Like After Floating On A Buoy For Three Years?

26 Feb 2014

This is an SX1 satellite tracker. It’s one tough GPS tracking device. It is perfect for tracking assets in remote locations. The SX1 is a satellite tracking tag – that works in areas without GSM coverage. The SX1 receives location via the Global Positioning System, and transmits its location data out via the Globalstar satellite network.

This particular unit was floating around the Pacific Ocean on A Buoy for the last three years.

We’ve had customers use these SX1’s for a variety of applications; like tracking giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands, to sending these up to space. They are more commonly used to track trailers and equipment in remote areas.

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George Karonis is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of LiveViewGPS Inc., a company he established in 2008 with the vision of making real-time GPS tracking more reliable, affordable, and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Over the past two decades, he has built a reputation as an innovator in GPS tracking, fleet management, asset monitoring, and Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PTToC) communications. Under George's leadership, LiveViewGPS has grown into a nationally recognized provider of GPS tracking solutions, serving businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, law enforcement organizations, and public works departments throughout the United States. The company's technology helps organizations improve operational efficiency, protect valuable assets, increase driver safety, and reduce operating costs through real-time location intelligence. Before founding LiveViewGPS, George developed a background in security, surveillance, and emerging location technologies. His passion for innovation and practical problem solving has driven the development of products that combine dependable hardware with easy-to-use cloud software, giving customers actionable information when it matters most. In 2018, George expanded into nationwide Push-to-Talk over Cellular communications by launching PeakPTT, providing businesses with rugged, instant communication solutions that operate over LTE and Wi-Fi networks. His focus has remained the same throughout his career: delivering dependable technology backed by exceptional customer service and long-term customer relationships. George regularly writes about GPS tracking, fleet management, asset protection, business technology, and communication systems. Through this blog, he shares industry insights, practical advice, and emerging trends to help organizations make informed decisions about tracking technology and connected operations.