iPhone app GerGTS Tracker

The iPhone app GerGTS Tracker version 1.10 is now available for use with SailTracker.

The app can be found on the App Store by searching for "gtstracker".

Install the full version - the "Free" version will not allow you to point the tracker app to the SailTracker website.

Open the application and go to "Settings". Choose and enter the below configuration settings and your boat's Vehicle ID. The boat's Vehicle ID will be the boat's alphanumeric name and a 1-6 digit pin code you choose with no spaces If you do not choose a PIN one will be assigned.

Contact Me to get your boat added to the database at jason@sailtracker.net or your boat will not appear on the tracking server.

Now you are ready to begin using the tracker. Caution: the tracking app drains the phone battery! It is highly recommended that the phone is attached to an external charging source (ship's power or a battery booster pack such as that sold by PPCtechs.com).

If you cannot attach your phone to an external charging source you may want to increase the update interval to 300 seconds or 600 seconds. This will extend the phone's battery life but will also reduce the resolution of the track on the website.

Now, start the tracker by pushing the 'start' button:

If you see "GPSOK" in the 'Last response from server:' section your tracker is working.

Here is a link to a PDF version of these instructions.