Norvic Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 That would be a good way forward, if I understand you right Nvhris, that would require a user password input each time machine is started,?????????????bit of a nuisance but a good option, would take them off the thieves market pronto you`d reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flakmagnet Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Not being flippant here, but lock code is much less complicated than trying to find a stolen detector. It should not be that hard to implement. Why don't we ask Minelab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norvic Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 No I think it is a bloody good idea, perhaps if JP reads this thread he might consider passing this by ML. If they cannot be unlocked except by the owner they have nix value to thieves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Is there any way to know when a stolen device (any device) does a login with the GPS? It would be unique to that device and if ML knew it was stolen then they could 'unlock' the block so that the location of the GPS signal could be reported to the true owner. (I don't even know if GPS can be used that way.) Mitchel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norvic Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Don`t think so, the GPS just gets info from the sats, doesn`t send info back. Tis a receiver only. No for me the block idea has a lot of merits it would have to be that every owner has to go along with it, password or whatever or it`d be useless and I guess that would be its biggest limiting factor, as I`m guilty as hell of leaving passwords at default. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanursepaul Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I am thinking of getting something more on the line of this type unit--(smaller hopefully) -- I havent read enough to see if this only works using the phone signal or if it actually uses GPS-- I am thinking phone service only--- so i guess you would have to add a line to your phone plan.. May be worth it.... more research needed in these type units... i think i saw plans for 10 bucks a month for a device similar.... i like that this one is rechargeable and on demand. The little coin sized ones are called "crowd GPS" which is not GPS at all, but rather a network of users that have their bluetooth on. UPDATE: I just talked with my USAA insurance people and I increased my renters insurance to 20K for only 5 dollars more a month-- easier than using a GPS and all my things are covered anywhere in the world--(Australia) This doesnt help us with what we lost now--- I cant believe it was only 5 bucks/month--- i owe Condor a big apology.... i should have been responsible enough to have had this coverage already... A word to the wise--- 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flakmagnet Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Paul, your experience, nasty as it has been, may in the long run turn out to be a boon for many others - like me - I am upping my insurance to cover my detecting equipment. I hope your machine turns up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahogold Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 These guys are always getting peoples stuff back! apparently gps doesnt always work if item is stored indoors.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitebutler Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Paul, I like the GPS tracker. However there is a few near my area that I've been told use these for tracking detecting areas. The guys that use them put them magnetically to a bumper or under a car. Not cool. I have cameras and haven't found any personal evidence yet. Love the idea in a honest world. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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