Can Chirp be used to locate a stolen object?
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The short answer is No. Chirp can be read by Garmin devices up to 30 feet away. So you would have to be about 30 feet or less from the stolen item, before you would get a signal. Then the device has no way to tell you if you are getting closer or further away.
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The "Chirp" range is only 10 meters. If the "Chirp was hidden in the stolen object, you would have to be within 10 meters to pick up the signal. However, if you are fortunate enough to be that close, and found the stolen object and the "Chirp" was programmed with your GPSr it could be proven that, at the least, the "Chirp" is yours. Since, when the "Chirp" is first programmed it uses a unique code that only allows the first GPSr that programmed it to be recognized for re-programming. This renders the "Chirp" useless to anyone else that may want to take it. The "Chirp" range is only 10 meters. If the "Chirp was hidden in the stolen object, you would have to be within 10 meters to pick up the signal. However, if you are fortunate enough to be that close, and found the stolen object and the "Chirp" was programmed with your GPSr it could be proven that, at the least, the "Chirp" is yours. Since, when the "Chirp" is first programmed it uses a unique code that only allows the first GPSr that programmed it to be recognized for re-programming. This renders the "Chirp" useless to anyone else that... » Read More The "Chirp" range is only 10 meters. If the "Chirp was hidden in the stolen object, you would have to be within 10 meters to pick up the signal. However, if you are fortunate enough to be that close, and found the stolen object and the "Chirp" was programmed with your GPSr it could be proven that, at the least, the "Chirp" is yours. Since, when the "Chirp" is first programmed it uses a unique code that only allows the first GPSr that programmed it to be recognized for re-programming. This renders the "Chirp" useless to anyone else that may want to take it. « Show Less
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The Chirp is only active as long as the batter is functioning, and you must be with under about 50 feet of clear space for your Garmin GPS to detect it. If you know the area the the "stolen" object is you "MIGHT" get the signal. But due to the size of the chirp chances the person taking it may see it if it is on smaller objects. The basic answer is yes you can use it but the complicated answer is that it may not be cost effective or work correctly in every situation. The chirp is of course meant to remain in place for a long time for geocaching and near a trail.
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Sure, as long as you can get close enough to scan/find it again!Otherwise you might never see it again!
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I don't think that is possible for the price I paid. The cheapest Itool I have is the iPod 200 and that was over $200.00. I don't think that something that small can have such 5technology built in.
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No this only helps pinpoint a target once a metal detector has found it. However the Garrett pro ATX metal detector is extremely lightweight it only weighs about maybe 5 pounds
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The scanner does make a "chirp" or "beep" noise when successfully scanning a barcode (it kind of sounds like both), but it's definitely not ear-piercing.
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Yes, it is good for geocaching but it does have a very small screen. I've only had it a few days but it seems more accurate than my old Garmin 305. The Chirp wireless beacon is a separate device that the person setting the cache puts in, or near, the cache to communicate with some Garmin devices. Other than being able to read the Chirp, this watch doesn't need a Chirp. I've never found a cache that had a Chirp in it.
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The Chirp is incorporated into a cache as a stage of a multi or unknown cache. It can be programed to transmit coordinates to a stage of the cache and also up to 512 characters of text that can can be transmitted wirelessly up to 30 meters away. It is only for stationary use and for finding a cache. A Garmin hand held GPS with the Chirp receivable feature is required to pick up the Chirp signal.
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The chirp works only with Garmin products, even then only certain Garmins. Here is a Web link of compatible devices: https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/shop-by-accessories/geocaching/chirp-/prod74811.html
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There is a chime, it takes a good bit of shaking for it to happen though. Seems to be impossible to find them without a chime. It's actually a rather "tin" sound and not what i think of when i think of a chime.
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There is a pin seeker mode on the range finder that would help with this. If your hands shake, it will give you multiple readings when it scans but you will easily be able to identity which one is the pin. You shouldn't have any trouble getting an accurate reading.
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No, it is detectable. Please use only where it is allowed. There is another model which is untraceble
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Not really, you would have to get close to the suspect to get anything useful, not good for far away, not good for outside surveillance too. Good for indoor meetings.
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Yes. The signal does not beep from very far distances, but is great for walking around to find where you left your keys.
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I would buy a better metal detector. ... this one is very cheap. ... u need to be really close to the metal in order for it to detect.
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Check out Garmin's website. There you will find a list of units that will be able to use the chirp and a few models that will only be able to see the chirp, but not make changes.
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I know there is an android app that works with the chirp, and would assume iphone has one also. I have used the android app and it works well.
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yes, this radio can be programmed using chirp. and for me it has worked well, nice radio too. 73
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they could very easily but im assuming the thief hears the alarm and assumes the cops are on the way...smashing it then wouldnt do any good....this may be a good assumption for soft criminals but for hardcore criminals maybe not. if you live in a bad area you may want a real alarm system. for the teenaged thieves inmy area I'm assuming this is enough...i have home owners insurance too so stolen goods would likely be replaced.
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It has the ability to pickup a small range of frequencies that police agencies use. This scanner picks up 450-470 MHz. Some agencies use this while others opt to use the 150-160 MHz range. If there is one particular agency that you are trying to monitor, check and see if they fall in the 450-470 MHz range. If so, this will work for you.