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Locations that tend to provide good reporting:
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In the glove compartment
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Under the passenger seat
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Under the package shelf in the rear window
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Inside a fiberglass bumper (not metal bumper)
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On the dashboard (remove on hot, sunny days)
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In the rear window (remove on hot, sunny days)
Locations that may reduce reporting quality:
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In the trunk (Hatchbacks/SUV’s may be OK)
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Completely underneath the vehicle
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Inside the engine compartment (extreme heat)
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In the wheel well (water spray)
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Inside buildings or garages
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In direct sunlight for extended periods (extreme heat)
Don’t
Don’t use your ST200 in prohibited areas that restrict wireless
or two-way radio usage. Using your ST200 in prohibited areas
may be illegal and/or dangerous. These areas can include
hospitals, blasting sites, and in or near aircraft. Generally
speaking, if you enter an area where cell phones are prohibited,
you should turn off your tracking device.
Don’t place your ST200 over the airbag in the vehicle. If the
airbag deploys, this could cause significant injury. Don’t block
the device with metal. ST200 will not get a satellite fix or be
able to report the location when the GPS signal is blocked by a
metal obstruction.
Yes, it is OK to…
Place the device inside a covering, to protect it. You may use
plastic or paper.
Attach the device with magnets. A magnetic weatherproof case
is available for ST200 for this purpose.
Attach the device with duct tape or other industrial quality
adhesive.
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Things to Remember
ST200 needs to “see” the GPS satellites in order to report the
location. If the device is not generating accurate GPS readings
while in motion, it may be an indication that your ST200 cannot
communicate with the GPS satellites.
The device will power down during long periods without motion.
The unit will automatically power back up when motion is
detected, but there will be a lag between power up and the first
report from the device. This delay will be entirely dependent
upon the GPS signal strength.
The device needs to have cellular coverage in order to send
reports. If the device travels to a rural area with no cell
coverage, it will not be able to report, but will automatically
transmit its tracking history when it reconnects to cellular
service.
Areas that are mountainous, heavily forested, or streets with
many high rise buildings may have interference.