What gadgets exist which when attached to a metallic object that may
be moved will report the object's new position to a "base"?  What are
the objects' trade names & who supplies them in the UK?

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Request for Question Clarification by drdavid-ga on 26 Apr 2002 15:03 PDT

Are you, in fact, looking for something like a GPS-based tracking
system for a delivery fleet of vehicles? Or are you more interested in
something that can, say, track the movement of an object inside a room
or warehouse? What spatial resolution and range are you looking for?
Do you need 2D coordinates or 3D?

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Clarification of Question by zsazsa-ga on 27 Apr 2002 12:16 PDT

I am looking for a device, with its own power supply, that can be
attached to a car very simply which will emit a signal to report the
car's position - either at any time or at a predetermined time.

Hi zsazsa!

One self-powered device that will track your metallic object from its
location to a base up to 6,000 km away is the Alpha 5 (Molecular
Locating Equipment). You can locate the manufacturer and supplier for
this equipment by Telephone 01604 468689, Fax 01604 468685, or e-mail
k9sales@ntlworld.com.
Spy Equipment On-line
http://www.spy-equipment.co.uk/Tracking/tracking.html

CarBug is a personal satellite system that contains a satellite
receiver box for the vehicle you are tracking, a mobile phone for your
transmitter, and software to track the exact location, speed, and
direction of your vehicle. To order this system you can call the order
hotline at 020 7222 7284.
CarBug: The Home of Vehicle Tracking Systems
http://www.carbug.co.uk/

Search Terms Used: 

"UK"  "self powered"  "tracking device"

I hope this helps!

Penguin

There is a comparison list of Car-tracking devices, wich ofcourse uses GPS
to see where the car is located.

Read here.
http://www.ktfinlay.freeserve.co.uk/tracks/

There are several devices to choose from.
When using a device like this, your ensurance cost will be less.

Hello again ZsaZsa!
I have found more tracking devices for you. These are available in the
UK.

Spyman Equipment has a Radio Frequency Tracker that can locate a
vehicle 3 miles away from the transmitter.
Spyman Equipment
Unit D Henfield Business Park 
Henfield Sussex BN5 9SL (uk)

Sales  44 (0) 1273  491490
Fax  44 (0) 1273  491813
http://www.bullnet.co.uk/spyman/tracking.htm

TrakM8 is another option for your tracking needs. The TrakM8 is
produced by Interactive Projects Limited (IPL)
www.interactive-projects.com. Telephone Orders
Tel:0870 770 1697
Fax:0870 770 1698
http://www.trakm8.com/trackingfeatures.html

I hope these sites can help you!
Penguin

we supply the CarBug products in the North East of England.  You can
visit our website at http://www.3rd-eye.info
Contact Sales on 0191 514 0999