Here is a link to lojack coverage page.
http://www.lojack.com/protect/m_cover.htm
Not very detailed, but somewhat useful.
Alan Short wrote:
> LOJACK will provide a list of agencies that have recievers.
> They might even have a website, I haven't looked.
> There were places on the list that I wouldn't have expected, like South
> Africa, South America, Russia, etc.
> Something to consider, many auto thefts are for export to Foriegn countries.
> Harleys are currently getting bagged by the thousands for export. The LOJACK
> has many case histories involving recoveries of stolen vehicles in containers
> aboard ships and at the docks, so there's always the chance of getting it
> back even if your jurisdiction doesn't have a tracker.
> The beacon is recieved by ANY unit within it's transmitter output, so imagine
> the "cop on the beat" when his beacon locator starts to beep!
> Can you say "Felony arrest"?
> Alan S.
> P.S. I'll be the first to admit that there's no sure fire way to protect your
> property from theft. I'm satisfied with the prospect of recovery, especially
> if it leads to arrests.
>
> Todd Abernathy wrote:
>
> > "Law Enforcement all around the Country and abroad have receivers in
> > their vehicles."
> > I'm not saying Alan is incorrect about this, I don't know, but last month
> > when I was shopping for new insurance I talked to a few agents about
> > security alarm discounts and a few alarm installers. I was told that in
> > the St. Louis area they don't have a LOJACK tracking system, yet. I
> > would double check they have a system in your area. Then again the
> > people I talked to might be wrong. Also, some place I read, may have
> > been on the DML, that they have a system like a cell phone they put on
> > the car, call the number and then triangulate it's location. It is
> > available wherever cellular service is available. I would be interested
> > in hearing more if anyone finds out more.
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