Transponder 1.1.38 is available on the Play Store.
Transponder 1.1.38 is available on the Play Store.
Google has recently instituted new “prominent disclosure” warning message requirements for all apps that access “location services” (eg GPS) and recently automatically removed Transponder from the Android Play Store after being published for several years. One might think users of a “tracking app” would know the location is being accessed for tracking, but Google says…
Transponder for iPhone has been updated to be better compatible with Apple’s latest versions of IOS. This is a bug fix release which addresses a problem with the app turning off tracking when left in the background. In addition, there is a popup notification to begin tracking 10 minutes before the start of an event.…
Sailtracker Transponder version 1.0 is now available for both iPhone and Android. This app contains many improvements over the 3rd party apps used in the past, including: 1) No cost – The app is free for use with Sailtracker events. No need to pay for a 3rd party app. 2) Simple configuration – Enter a…
For tracking to be successful the phone where the app is installed needs three things (beyond being configured correctly): 1. Power The tracking app requires more battery than typical usage. Depending on the phone type and age as well as the update settings on the tracking app (the more frequent the updates, the bigger the…
Sprint and Boost Mobile have shut down the iDEN cellular network as of July 1, 2013. This means that older tracking phones such as the Motorola i290 and i335 phones are now obsolete and can no longer be used with Sailtracker. You can read more about it here: It’s Dead Jim!
Unlike many competitive sports, yacht racing is not easy to watch as a spectator. Sailtracker enables friends, family and fans of yacht racing to watch an event live from any web browser. After the regatta, racers can use the Sailtracker “Playback” feature to re-watch the event and compare their performance to that of their competition.…
The Apple App Store recently updated the iPhone app. If you update the app from version 1.10 to 1.20 you will need to change one of the settings for the app to work correctly: change the directory from /gprmci/ to /gprmc/ – in other words, delete the “i” and the app should work correctly. Example:
If you want to have your boat tracked in this year’s race you can sign up during packet pick-up at Santa Barbara Yacht Club. Android and iPhone users can download the required app any time prior to sign-up and we can help get you online at that time. For those without either, I will have a few extra…