TLDR
Different frequencies are used in different parts of the world.
GSM = 2G, old tech.
UMTS/WCDMA/CDMA-2000 = 3G, old tech.
LTE = 4G, currently the most modern cellphone tech out there.
Next up is 5G which is piloted by many Telcos.
What technologies and frequency band/channel do your location tracker support? We could based on that figure out where it will work.
Too long version:
GSM is also known as 2G and have a small data throughput. The GSM modems are often cheap. The GSM networks are outdated but they are still alive for many reasons, e.g. Telcoâs have heavily invested in the infrastructure, SLAs on wholesale and alot of Machine-to-machine-subscribers with GSM-modems. Where I am from the largest Telcos are going to shutdown GSM in 2025.
UMTS is also known as 3G, WCDMA, CDMA-2000. A bit better throughput but outdated tech. Where I am from the 3G-networks are mostly being shut down through 2020 (next year).
LTE is also known as 4G. A lot better throughput and latency than previous generations. The whole access technology is better. The technology has advanced and developed and given better options for machine-to-machine (M2M). NB-IoT is one of these improvements for M2M, which use very little power. Of course meant for small data volumes. Mobility is not supported yet, but it may come. Another part of the 4G-tech is LTE-M, which use a bit more power, can do a bit higher data throughput and supports mobility. Not saying this goes for all
Telcoâs, but if they have updated their software and hardware it is supported. 4G will work side by side with 5G for quite a while.
5G is coming. Currently pilots are running many places.
Best option where I am from is probably a LTE-M device with a GPS/Glonass-module hooked up.
In addition: Different parts of the world have different radio frequency regulations. Some devices support a lot of them, others donât.
So basically, even if we bypass the BMS for discharge for the ESCs, we can still hook the tracker up discharging through the BMS on âP-â and therefore it will be turned off if the battery gets critically low, before any battery damage happens. But the loop key (or antispark) still wonât turn off the tracker.
Thatâs why Iâm confused why there is a switch at all.
If you donât want the switch, take it off. Itâs that simple.
Whatâs the point of having this on 24/7 when itâs locked in your house? Just drains the battery, requiring you to charge up longer when you want to ride. In the ends itâs up to your use case.
Having a number that can be texted, which texts-back my rideâs exact location, does more than help fight theft. It also wins tons of brownie-points with the girlfriend figures.
Something that i really like is the automatrics tracker, which also has RF tracking. Not sure of its form factor, but its monthly plan is like 15 euro and their RF tracking services are only UK based i think. But it serves to show the range of technology that could be used!
