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Article #40: The Amazing GPS System

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The AMAZING GPS system. Other features allow for ignition
Every where you turn, there is another disable, door unlock, warning if a
GPS system. They have put it in cell vehicle is moved beyond a preset
phones, hand held units for wilderness geometrical distance, warn when a set
treckers, boats, trucks and cars. Some speed has been exceeded, and check on
of them have voice instructions. One mileage versus fuel costs. As examples,
poor slob in a car was told by his GPS a company in Anaheim with a truck fleet
"Turn left" so he did. Right into the had drivers leaving for work at 4.30 am.
traffic going the other way. He just The empty freeways had them hauling at
didn't wait till he got to the next left over 70 mph , but with this monitoring
turn intersection. They all come with system, they could be checked. The
some kind of map scheme. Some of them result was consistent 55 mph and a
you can put in your destination and you reduction in fuel costs from $12.000 to
just follow the directions. What an $9.000 per month. Another company found
incredible device that you can know it protected it's employees as they were
exactly where you are within a few feet. accused of being late for scheduled
One drawback to a lot of these schemes is installations. Records showed that they
that it only works where you are. arrived on site on time. One of their
Well, a small company in Tempe, AZ came employees said "If you feel that GPS is
up with a fantastic addition to a GPS an invasion, then there's something you
system. They found a way to use digital have to hide".
communication links which works with all That same company recovered their
the cellular phone systems. They investment in GOS technology within 3
combined that with a GPS system to give months just by routing their drivers more
visual precise map locations and the efficiently, and by checking mileage
crowning addition of satellite pictures traveled against fuel purchases. Another
which can identify the exact position of Florida truck was stolen in the far
a vehicle in a crowded parking lot. What southwest of the state and the owners
is even more amazing, they combined all worked with several police departments
this on the internet. All you need is a further north. The truck was finally
computer with internet access and you are located in the far north of the state by
able to track your vehicle wherever it the Suwannee County sheriff's department
goes. The radio link works on a digital based on the GPS data from the owners.
signal method which has much greater The deputies were able to arrest five
range than standard voice communication. transients from the Bonita Springs area,
This means virtually no blind spots in only one of which spoke English. In
coverage. another case, a small business trucker
The value of a system like this can be was virtually put out of business when
seen in the fact that it started in a his truck was stolen. When found, all
small way in the USA, but has now spread the valuable cargo was stolen. If he had
to more than 180 countries world wide. had one of these systems, the
There many advantages in being able to perpetrators would have been found and
locate a stolen vehicle in minutes. arrested.
Professional thieves do not have time to It has been reported that it was
strip it for parts or remove a valuable installed in a school bus system
cargo from a truck before you can direct somewhere in Minnesota. This enabled the
police to the location. There are many school operators to check on bus
other very useful built in capabilities. locations and to defuse irate parents who
For instance, the peace of mind the accuse the bus of arriving early and not
private car owner has when teenagers or picking up their kids. It is used by
elderly parents borrow the car and are ambulance services, plumbing contractors,
out late at night. The company that owns long distance and short haul truckers,
a fleet of trucks can really do a lot to particularly those with valuable cargos.
improve it's profitability, for Some police and fire departments also use
instance:- this system. And of course, people
- There is a way to ensure your fuel concerned about teenagers and elderly
costs are reduced parents get peace of mind, as well as
- It is possible to tell when your those who own mega expensive classic cars
vehicles are making unauthorized side in which they have invested thousands. If
trips or speeding. you know anyone who could use a system
- When one knows where the vehicles like this, where they would be able to
are at all times, it is possible to save money, have better control of their
reroute more efficiently to meet late business and the peace of mind that that
breaking requirements. brings, then have them call me for more
- If there is valuable cargo or information. My name is Keith Pomeroy and
expensive equipment for the job, then one you can reach me at 1-800-548-6098..
can track those valuables for the police Ext. 103. If I don't answer, leave a
to recover it and catch the thieves message and I will call you to answer any
- Some of the insurance costs can be questions you may have.
reduced.






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