Hi,
Fitted a TK102b last April after I disturbed three sc*oats trying to break into my garage. It's been working fine, ordered a free sim from GifGaff and set it up, very easy.
You can get them now, supplied with a 5v 3amp voltage dropper/power lead, I ordered a 3amp inline fuse, which are about £1 and job done.
Another member on here recently stated he had been using his for two years no problem. It has other features like most which I haven't experimented with, but for me the main thing is that once I phone it sends me the grid ref. info and a Google map link which is very accurate, within a few metres. Tested it several times in various locations. I was told that this is about as accurate as you can get, as the American satellites do not allow for any greater level of accuracy.
This item can be purchased on it's own for under a tenner, but then you need to buy the voltage dropper / power supply. This one is £15.58.
They are in some cases listed as waterproof, they come with a zip tight plastic type wallet which may help, but unless you submerge your bike then I think they will be fine, mine has. In any case, at that price you just replace it!
Interested to hear what others use and their experiences. We are as a club possibly looking to possibly purchase some as it really is a no brainer! I don't know if there are better options out there as there are so many to choose from and the prices vary wildly, even for the same item.
Is this something the National TRF could look into, with a view to a member/s discount?
This is the item I currently use: No Subscription required!http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181430346120This looks to be the same item but with a power supply included and cheaper. Mario has quite rightly pointed out that there are clones on the market, so it may be a risk going for the bargain basement item!!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-RealTime ... XQ0pNRpHUU