In a world where car thieves are getting smarter, Cartrack’s innovative Tag is the game-changer South African vehicle owners need. This cutting-edge backup tracker operates independently of cellular networks, ensuring your car’s location is always visible—even when criminals try to jam GPS signals. Whether you’re a high-risk vehicle owner, ride-share driver, or fleet manager, the Cartrack Tag provides covert, wireless protection with a 3-5 year battery life. Discover how this anti-jamming technology works, explore real recovery case studies, and learn why pairing it with Cartrack’s gps tracking and dashcam solutions creates an unbeatable security system.
Why Is GPS Jamming a Growing Threat in South Africa?
GPS jamming has evolved from military technology to a common tool in the hands of car thieves. These devices block signals from GPS satellites, rendering traditional trackers useless during thefts. In South Africa, where vehicle crime remains rampant, jammers pose a dual threat—they not only enable theft but can also disrupt emergency communications within a several-kilometer radius.
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has banned civilian use of jammers, but criminals continue employing them. Modern jammers come in various forms—from GPS and Bluetooth jammers to remote control blockers that prevent your key fob from properly locking doors. Insurance companies now often require dual tracking systems for high-risk vehicles as a direct response to this escalating threat.
How Does the Cartrack Tag Outsmart Signal Jammers?
Unlike conventional trackers, the Cartrack Tag uses a proprietary communication network that doesn’t rely on vulnerable cellular frequencies. When jamming occurs, both the owner and Cartrack’s control room immediately receive alerts. The Tag then seamlessly takes over, providing continuous location updates through Cartrack’s secure channels.
This wireless device installs discreetly without complex wiring and serves multiple purposes:
- Acts as a backup for primary GPS trackers during jamming attacks
- Protects non-vehicle assets like trailers and construction equipment
- Operates covertly—clients can’t view its location data, preventing criminal interference
- Maintains visibility in remote areas where network failures commonly occur
What Makes the Cartrack Tag Superior to Traditional Trackers?
Cartrack’s solution stands out through six key advantages:
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Jamming-proof operation | Uses proprietary network unaffected by signal blockers |
| Extended 3-5 year battery | Eliminates frequent maintenance needs |
| Covert installation | Wireless design allows hidden placement thieves can’t easily find |
| Dual-layer security | Works alongside primary GPS for comprehensive protection |
| Asset versatility | Secures vehicles, equipment, and cargo with equal effectiveness |
Who Needs the Cartrack Tag Most?
While all vehicle owners can benefit, these groups gain exceptional value:
Luxury cars and popular theft targets often require dual tracking systems for insurance compliance. The Tag satisfies this need while providing superior jamming protection.
Ride-share professionals frequently operate in unfamiliar, high-risk areas. The Tag ensures continuous tracking even when criminals attempt to hide a vehicle’s location.
Businesses can protect entire fleets and valuable cargo. The Tag’s ability to monitor trailers and equipment movement prevents undetected asset relocation.
How Does Cartrack’s Anti-Jamming Technology Work in Real Thefts?
Two documented cases demonstrate the Tag’s effectiveness:
Cartrack’s team recovered a sedan in Naledi despite active jamming attempts. The Tag provided continuous location data, leading to the vehicle’s retrieval and discovery of the jamming device on scene.
Patrol teams intercepted a bakkie with cloned plates after receiving jamming alerts. The subsequent chase ended with the vehicle’s recovery and identification of its legitimate owner—a Cape Town delivery company.
What Complementary Solutions Enhance the Cartrack Tag’s Effectiveness?
For maximum security, combine the Tag with these Cartrack offerings:
The primary IoT-powered unit provides real-time location updates, driving history, and suspicious activity alerts through Cartrack’s mobile app.
This virtual guard alerts owners about unauthorized vehicle movement when parked—simply activate it via the app.
A cloud-based, GPS-enabled camera records road activity while adding another tracking layer and visual evidence in theft situations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Signal Jamming
What car trackers can’t be jammed?
The Cartrack Tag operates independently of cellular networks, making it immune to conventional signal jamming techniques used by thieves.
Can car trackers be blocked?
Yes, jammers transmit radio noise at GPS frequencies to block standard trackers, which is why backup systems like the Tag are essential.
What is the range of GPS jamming?
Jammers vary from low-power devices affecting a few meters to military-grade units disrupting signals across several kilometers.
Can GPS jammers be detected?
Cartrack’s anti-jamming technology immediately identifies interference attempts and activates backup tracking protocols.