Lojack Reciever

[mikerabbit]

Has anyone ever found a use for old Lojack 173.075 MHZ tracking receivers? Can they modified for use on other frequencies?

 

[GlobalNorth]

When my former employer was done with them, they simply stripped them from the vehicles and turned them back in. I never bothered to ask if they could be re-purposed into fox hunting receivers.

 

[merlin]

The receivers are not very frequency flexible. That, due to the phasing in the front end.
They can be modified down to about 160 Mhz but you loose the DF functions.

 

[mikerabbit]

Thank you for the information

 

[DeeEx]

The receiver is property of LoJack and should be returned to them.

They are very much on top of anyone attempting to sell one online.

 

[nokones]

Are they still on business? I have a couple of them and one is equipped for movement if the security Fob is not inside the car with the keys. Years ago I would get email, text, and telephone notifications if I didn't leave the keys inside when I transport the car in my trailer. I no longer get those notifications and I'm sure the battery in the Fob has to be dead now.

 

[dave3825]

Are they still on business?

LoJack : GPS Device

Peace of mind for drivers and auto dealers. With LoJack, your car is more connected, intelligent and secure. The LoJack® System is the only stolen vehicle recovery system directly integrated with law enforcement.

www.lojack.com

 

[ecps92]

Are they still on business? I have a couple of them and one is equipped for movement if the security Fob is not inside the car with the keys. Years ago I would get email, text, and telephone notifications if I didn't leave the keys inside when I transport the car in my trailer. I no longer get those notifications and I'm sure the battery in the Fob has to be dead now.

Yes and LE actively still tracks them
they do have never GPS products, since the company has been bought out a few times.

 

[nokones]

Yes and LE actively still tracks them
they do have never GPS products, since the company has been bought out a few times.

Early last year I bought four Optimus Tracking System devices. The recurring annual cost is a tad expensive as compared to Low Jack. Although, you xsn manage the tracking via the internet whereas LoJack you couldn't

 

[jeepsandradios]

I run a lojack in my drag car. Its completely LTE and GPS. Works well. I got a package. I think it was $500 for 5 years.

 

[ecps92]

Yes and LE actively still tracks them
they do have never GPS products, since the company has been bought out a few times.

that should read "Newer" GPS Products

 

[wtp]

i just use cars that no one would ever think of stealing, bought the last one for under 1500.
if they stole the radio, i might get one with knobs on it.
AC did not work, and i am acclimated to Florida weather anyway.
it developed two tones, blue on the sides and a black mold on the top.
i never bothered to lock it.
the first step to defence is a good offence, and this car was offensive.

 

[tvengr]

I never bothered to ask if they could be re-purposed into fox hunting receivers.

Only if the fox is reported stolen!