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Trackstick Setup Options
Tools: Device Properties
The Tools section of the Trackstick Configuration Manager
allows you to configure your Trackstick to your specific use.
Several configurations options are available, but the default
settings are generally fine.
Do’s and Don’ts with your Trackstick
Do
Place your Trackstick where it will have a clear line of sight
to the sky and receive a fix from the GPS satellites.
Concealed devices may give you fewer location fixes than
devices left in the open. Sometimes a slight adjustment in
location can make a big difference in the reporting quality.
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 place your Trackstick over the airbag in the vehicle. If
the airbag deploys, this could cause significant injury.
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Don’t block the device with metal. SageTracker 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, duct tape or other industrial
quality adhesive.
Things to Remember
Trackstick needs to “see” the GPS satellites in order to
report the location.
Areas that are mountainous heavily forested or streets with
many high rise buildings may have interference.
FAQs
Where can I use Trackstick?
Vehicles:
Trackstick works well in a variety of vehicles
including boats, trailers, RVs and automobiles. Materials that
do not impede Trackstick’s visibility (provided they are
relatively thin) include fiberglass, plastics, most composite
materials, and glass. Metal will reduce the device’s ability to
find its location. Good locations to try include a glove
compartment, a side map box, under the dash of a car.
Will Trackstick work inside of a garage?
Probably not. While Trackstick is able to “see” through many
common materials used to build vehicles (i.e. rubber, plastic,
glass, fiberglass, and most composite materials), the
combination of a garage ceiling and roof are generally
enough to keep Trackstick from establishing a location fix.
What is the Reporting Frequency of SageTracker?
