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I think "Teletrak" has nationwide coverage. They are used primarily for commercial truck tracking. But... I know they have an auto version that on occasion you can call them and they will tell you the exact location of your automobile. I suggest getting a system like that... It lies dormant on the vehicle. But when you need to know where the car is.. you call... unfortunately.. unlike Lojak.. it comes with a monthly bill instead of a "one time" fee like Lojak. But... you get to call them several times a month to find your car. It was primarily designed to track teenagers and cheating spouses...... :evilb: That is only half the problem... it still doesn't tell your Dad to call home or how to get home.. Maybe a new car with "on star" would be best for him. That has a gps tracker built in.

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check about On Star, I would think an OnStar equipped vehicle might help. If he got lost you could call onstar and the operator could get him using GPS and the Satellite phone feature. Just a thought, It can be expensive but in this case I think it might be worth the trouble and expense for his safety and your peace of mind.

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Tim, Also glad to hear he made it back safely. I know from personal experience how scary the lack of mental capacity can be. My dad also suffered with it before he passed. Anyway, maybe something as simple as a beeper could be used. I know it wouldn't locate him but mayber he could find a phone and call you after you paged him.

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glad to hear he is well. how old is he and maybe time to take the keys??

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there are GPS watches that are available for tracking your kids...they will probably work on old people too :D

http://www.wherifywireless.com/prod_watches.htm

http://www.gpschildlocatorwatch.com/

this one is an article of different tracker type devices
http://www.gps-practice-and-fun.com/...-tracking.html

good luck and we are all glad to know he is back home safe

Ernie

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The Nextel phones that are GPS enabled can be tracked using software. The only problem is that it needs to be turned ON.

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They are talking up the GPS watches a lot in the local media here lately. I would look into them.

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glad he's OK...

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LOJack for his truck.

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Hey Tim, I'd give it a lot of thought. if he is a concern every time he gets behind the wheel - he probably shouldn't be. his lack of awareness of where he heading is also a problem for vehicle operation. You cannot rely on lawmakers to take the necessary steps to pull a senior citizen's license - they are scared sh*t of the NAARP, they ALL vote and politicians know it. My dad is only 66 and his driving days are numbered, has been driving with 2 feet for few years now, the accelerator isn't lifted, he just brakes harder!