random thought

[danroker1987]

So much kit gets stolen its ridiculous! has anyone ever found a tracker that fits in a chainsaw?? i dnt think thieves would expect it! even if its not cost affective maybe it will help a few of these thieving gangs being flushed out to the law.

 

virtually setting up a trap really,im gonna look into it! give me your thoughts!

 

Dan

[marka]

I think it is a difficult ask as tracking requires an 'active' item rather than a passive one. This sort of thing Ultra-Small Stand-Alone GPS Tracker complete with Location information via Voice from UK Spy Equipment is probably one of the smallest (thinking power requirement and antenna size but would be hard to hide in a chainsaw.

 

Passive things like smart water may be an idea so if it is found you can claim it back.

 

Does etching the parts with your name reduce its theft value?

[roseyweb]

Still seething over your saw loss?

[marka]

Another thought....

Maybe if you made a dummy chainsaw from a broken one.... Electronics and power etc in the cylinder, the antenna run out and hidden under a cover, then if it got taken with other kit you could track the lot that way. If you do the job right, it could be difficult to spot.

[geoff]

My saws get a light chain & padlock through the handles on site,they cant pick them all up in one hit so easy,& the lock is a combination one with the first four numbers of my phone no. so everyone on site knows it,saves on key problems.