FAQs Why is Miri Radar Trackers a better security system than conventional car alarms? Miri Radar Trackers has all the standard features of: instant notification of alarm signals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week your vehicle is located to within 5 meters by Miri Radar Software rapid response system for emergencies fully supported by the insurance industry full co-operation and support of the Police Service tow alert to let us know when your car is being illegally towed remote engine immobilizer so we can stop the car on command Sophisticated technology built to military standards. What affects GPS accuracy? Many factors affect how accurate your GPS is. The atmosphere and the position of your receiver could all affect GPS accuracy. Any buildings, natural structures or heavy foliage that obstructs the GPS' view of the sky may decrease the position accuracy. What can set off an alarm? When armed, the alarm system will sound an alarm and send a radio signal if: The doors, bonnet or boot are forced or opened The ignition is tampered with in any way or switched on The vehicle is towed, tilted or receives an impact Any attempt is made to steal or damage the vehicle If there is any movement in the cabin If battery voltage falls below 9.0 Volts
Is Miri Radar Trackers compulsory for high value / risk vehicles? No, although many manufacturing companies are making Miri Radar Trackers independent compulsory for vehicles for example Lafarge Group (Hima),Rift Valley Railways, Euro flex, Tilton, Hardware World etc. How is this different from satellite tracking systems (GPS)? Satellite tracking systems require "line-of-site" to satellites. This can be quite difficult in built-up areas (eg, tall CBD buildings), or if the vehicle is moved to an undercover garage (typically to strip for parts). The Miri Radar Tracker s System, however, is based on radio technology which does not have this limitation. Generally Miri Radar Trackers can track your vehicle in any area where you can receive a mobile phone signal - provided it s in our coverage area. Can Miri Radar Trackers be jammed or scanned? Miri Radar Trackers uses a spread-spectrum digital radio signal that was developed by the military for their secure communications. Miri Radar Trackers is virtually immune to jamming or scanning attempts and can penetrate buildings. In case of tampering or disconnection it will send an Instant alarm to both web based software and desktop. How long does it take to install Miri Radar Trackers? Good installs take time. If a security system is installed in an hour, it can probably be removed in about 5 minutes. The Miri Radar Trackers system will take between 3-8 hours to complete using Miri Radar Trackers trained and accredited installers. Is the monitoring service 24/7? Yes. The Miri Radar Trackers Response Centre is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with redundant communication and backup power systems to ensure that Miri Radar Trackers provides 99% operational availability to our customers. Why are my Maps not displaying? Possible causes: No or slow inte rnet connection. Corrupt w eb browser, Internet explorer Try deleting temporarily files from your explorer Install Internet Explorer Version 7 or higher
Why does the Miri Radar software fail to open? Possible causes: You have no inte rnet connection W indows anti-virus firewa ll blocking Miri Radar Softw are W rong user name or password being inserted. Is there a minimum period I must commit to for monitoring? Yes. The minimum monitoring period is 6 months. We offer six months advance a pay by the month package. How many vehicles can I add to my Miri Radar Tracking account? There is no limit set to the number of vehicles you can add. Can I order online? Yes. Simply complete an online order form for your chosen product. Our sales team will contact you to arrange an install time and location. Will you come to my home to install Miri Radar Trackers? Yes. We can arrange to install your Miri Radar Trackers service in your home or you can choose to bring your vehicle to one of our installation locations. What happens when I sell my car? You have the option of either transferring your Miri Radar Trackers unit to your new vehicle or selling the vehicle with the Miri Radar Trackers unit and transferring the ownership of the Miri Radar Trackers monitoring account. Has the Miri Radar Trackers network ever been jammed? No. What happens to the system if I go outside the coverage area? Theft statistics indicate that 96% of all car thefts occur within our coverage areas. However, outside our coverage area, although Miri Radar Trackers will not be able to track your vehicle, our system still acts as a premium car alarm with a state-of-the-art immobilization system including engine immobilizer.
Can Miri Radar Trackers integrate into an existing car security system? Miri Radar Trackers can be integrated into most factory fitted security systems. Miri Radar Trackers will not be connected to aftermarket car alarms as they are often unreliable and not manufactured or installed to our standards. Can Miri Radar Trackers be integrated into existing remotes? Miri Radar Trackers can be integrated into most factory fitted central door locking systems. When you press your key fob to lock your doors, you also activate the Miri Radar Trackers system. My car already has an immobilizer. Why do I need Miri Radar Trackers? Best suited for fleet management. Modern thieves today know which cars have standard immobilizers and how to get around them. The hidden placement of the Miri Radar Trackers installation makes it virtually impossible to locate and disable. Even if they steal your keys and get away with the car, from the Miri Radar web-based or desktop application software, the client or Miri Radar Personnel can view the exact location of the car. Will the Miri Radar Trackers system send my battery flat? The Miri Radar Trackers system does use some power from the vehicle battery, but is less than a mobile phone. Depending on the battery condition, the vehicle may be left between 7 and 14 days without issue. The actual average current draw is 21mA. Can a vehicle be tracked without the owner's approval? No. Miri Radar Trackers takes privacy issues very seriously. A vehicle only appears in the Response Centre when an alarm or personal service has been requested, e.g. The Police if the vehicle is reported stolen. Why do the Police like Miri Radar Trackers? Police Pursuits - The biggest contribution Miri Radar Trackers makes, next to vehicle recovery, is to remove the need for high speed police pursuits. Police can track a stolen vehicle for many kilometers without endangering themselves or other road users. With remote Engine Disable the Mir Radar Software has the power to kill the engine instantaneously or over a 60 second period bringing the vehicle to a stop. This is done under police direction or the owner. 'Chop Shops' - The Miri Radar Trackers system facilitates recovery of a stolen vehicle within a short time frame. Apart from recovery, there is also the ability to track selected vehicles to "chop shops" where organized crime may be apprehended.
Major Crime - Stolen vehicles are often used in major crimes and Miri Radar Trackers assists police in apprehending these criminals. What happens if the power to the car's battery is cut? The Miri Radar Trackers system automatically switches over to its auxiliary battery and sends out a specific remote alarm signal indicating main battery power failure. It keeps charge for at least 48 hours.