GPRS, CDMA, or Satellite to Satellite:\u00a0 How do you determine which Right is for you?<\/p>\n
With so many tracking systems out on the market today, it can be a difficult job determining which one is right for you.\u00a0 As technology keeps getting better, companies keep coming out with new and improved ways to provide GPS tracking systems.\u00a0 It can be difficult to determine if a GPRS, a CDMA or something that does satellite to satellite tracking is a better option.\u00a0 Hopefully after reading this your troubles will be over and you will know exactly what type of system to purchase for your needs.<\/p>\n
First, let\u2019s take a look at a GPRS tracking system. Short for General Packet Radio Services it is a type of wireless communications similar to that of mobile phones.\u00a0 It is used for sending and receiving data over an IP based network.\u00a0 It is a relatively fast speed way to deliver data from just about anywhere.\u00a0 It is always on and information can be sent between the connections (a GPS tracking device and the software program) as soon as the need is there.<\/p>\n
Basically, this system requires both software and hardware for the system to work properly.\u00a0 Once the hardware is installed properly you will be able to pinpoint what you are tracking anywhere it might be, indoors or out.\u00a0 Generally the location is updated every 15 seconds and sends a real time position to you.\u00a0 You can easily set up the software to your specifications.\u00a0 The disadvantages of this type of system are that there are usually monthly contract costs (cost will vary from place to place and the provider that you choose) and that the connection quality will vary depending on the amount of traffic using the system.\u00a0\u00a0 Another problem is that providers have to set up their own static IP networks to allow GPRS to work properly.\u00a0 Many times these networks are not large enough to accommodate their customers.<\/p>\n
CDMA stands for Code Division Multiple Access.\u00a0 It is what the average person knows as digital cellular technology.\u00a0 The biggest advantage of this type of technology is that there is no assigned frequency to the users.\u00a0 Every user has the ability to use the full spectrum of the technology.\u00a0 This means that CDMA is able to provide much better data communications and voice communications than other mobile technologies out there.\u00a0 Many big companies such as Sprint, AT&T and Verizon are starting to offer GPS tracking services on mobile phones with this type of technology.\u00a0 The disadvantages to CDMA are that the companies limit the number of inquires allowed to about 4 an hour.\u00a0 This means that if you are tracking something, you are not getting second by second tracking.\u00a0 This makes it difficult to know exactly where the device has been at all times.\u00a0 While they are a great tool for peace of mind keeping track of loved ones, there is a monthly fee associated with this type of technology and it only works as far as the phone itself does.<\/p>\n
The final type of technology is satellite to satellite tracking.\u00a0 This type of technology encompasses the SPOT and SX1 systems. These devices get their GPS location data and send the transmissions through a satellite network.\u00a0\u00a0 Satellite tracking devices are relatively inexpensive and are generally a one time cost.\u00a0 There are no monthly fees or subscriptions that you have to pay (that is unless you want the 911 service on the SPOT system which is a mere 100 dollars per year for the feature).\u00a0 Both the SPOT and SX1 systems are systems that work wherever you happen to be as it uses the satellite network to transmit its data.<\/p>\n
Now that you know what each type of technology hopefully you will be able to determine which is better for your needs.\u00a0 If you are going to use your GPS tracking system to keep track of your kids, then the CDMA system or the GPRS system is probably a better way for you to go.\u00a0 If you are an avid traveler or outdoors person then investing in a satellite to satellite system is your best bet. On the other hand, if you are planning on using your system to monitor your employees or keep track of vehicles, then stick with the tried and true GPRS system for your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
GPRS, CDMA, or Satellite to Satellite:\u00a0 How do you determine which Right is for you? With so many tracking systems out on the market today, it can be a difficult job determining which one is right for you.\u00a0 As technology keeps getting better, companies keep coming out with new and improved ways to provide GPS […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_description":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[149],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gps-tracking"],"yoast_head":"\n