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GPS trackers, beacons and live tracking: the rally-raid organizer’s blog

Practical guides and field notes on GPS tracking for rally raids: hardware choices, live tracking, crew safety, budget and logistics.

ComparisonSeptember 3, 2026

RaidLine, Anube Sport and ERTF: rally-raid race tracking compared

FIA-listed tracking, Dakar-style navigation or a white-label platform: Anube Sport, ERTF and RaidLine compared by use case.

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EquipmentSeptember 1, 2026

Renting GPS beacons for your rally: how it works, step by step

How many beacons, which model, what to prepare before the start: renting GPS beacons for a rally, walked through step by step.

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BudgetAugust 26, 2026

How much does it cost to organize a rally raid? The budget line by line

Entry fees, safety, logistics, GPS tracking: the budget of organizing a rally raid line by line, with the levers to keep it under control.

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OrganizationAugust 20, 2026

The GPS tracking mistakes that sink a first rally

Underbudgeted tracking, the wrong beacon, an improvised SOS chain: the GPS tracking mistakes that sink a first rally, and how to avoid them.

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ComparisonAugust 18, 2026

Race tracking solution: the complete evaluation grid

Network, hardware, budget, white label: the criteria grid for choosing your race tracking solution, with Owaka as a worked case study.

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OrganizationAugust 14, 2026

Digital roadbook and GPS tracking: the pair that simplifies organizing

Route loaded once, waypoints shared, zone alerts set automatically: what a digital roadbook changes for organizers.

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HardwareAugust 12, 2026

Rally raid gear checklist: navigation and safety

Roadbook, tripmaster, GPS tracker, batteries, SSV/UTV mounting: the competitor-side gear checklist, item by item before the start.

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SafetyAugust 10, 2026

Organizer liability: what GPS tracking changes for safety

Mandatory insurance, duty of care, alert traceability: what GPS tracking changes for organizer liability in rally raids.

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Spectator experienceAugust 6, 2026

Watch a rally raid live: sharing the race with family and sponsors

A live map shared by link, no account or app needed: how family and sponsors follow your rally raid in real time.

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RegulationsAugust 4, 2026

Rally raid GPS tracking regulations: what federations require

FIA, Dakar, Africa Eco Race, FFSA: what the rules actually require for GPS tracking in rally raids, and what is left to the organizer.

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HardwareJuly 31, 2026

GPS tracking without cell coverage: satellite, GSM and degraded modes

GSM store-and-forward, Iridium and Globalstar satellite beacons, hybrid setups: how to keep tracking your crews in a dead zone.

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HardwareJuly 29, 2026

GPS beacon rental vs purchase for a rally raid: the real math

Break-even point, hidden fleet logistics and the smartphone option: how to decide between renting and buying your GPS beacons.

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SafetyJuly 27, 2026

SOS button and emergency procedure for rally raids

Who receives the alert, who decides, who goes out on the ground: the emergency procedure an organizer must write before the start.

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ComparisonJuly 21, 2026

Owaka, RaidLine and the others: rally-raid GPS tracking compared

Owaka, Anube, ERTF or RaidLine: which GPS tracking solution for your rally raid, by hardware, network coverage and budget.

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Field reportJuly 21, 2026

Blue Rally Europe 2026: a look back at our first event

50 teams, ten days of racing and every module in production: a look back at RaidLine’s first real-world event.

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GuideJuly 21, 2026

GPS tracker for rally raid: the complete organizer’s guide

GSM and satellite technologies, selection criteria, tracking platform, budget: everything an organizer should know before equipping a rally raid.

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HardwareJuly 16, 2026

GPS beacon for rally raid: how to choose the right hardware

GSM or satellite, battery life, mounting, SOS button: the criteria that actually matter when equipping your crews with GPS beacons.

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Spectator experienceJuly 9, 2026

Rally raid live tracking: give your spectators the race in real time

A live map, a link to share, favorite crews to follow: how GPS live tracking grows the audience of your rally raid.

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HardwareJuly 2, 2026

GPS tracker for a raid: 4x4, motorbike or SSV, what changes

Power, mounting, exposure to impacts: each category has its constraints. The right GPS tracker for each type of vehicle.

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SafetyJune 25, 2026

GPS beacon for a raid: the core of your safety setup

SOS, speeding, low battery, stopped vehicle: how a well-operated GPS beacon protects your crews.

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BudgetJune 18, 2026

The real cost of GPS tracking for a rally raid

Beacon rental, satellite airtime, tracking platform: the cost items of a tracking setup and the levers to optimize them.

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ComparisonJune 11, 2026

GPS beacon or smartphone: which one for a rally raid?

Can a mobile app replace the dedicated beacon? Strengths, limits and the hybrid setup most raids settle on.

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Race controlJune 4, 2026

Race control: running a rally raid on live GPS tracking

Live overview, real-time alerts, targeted announcements: how to run an effective race-control room around GPS tracking.

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NavigationMay 28, 2026

Offline GPS navigation: guiding rally-raid crews with no network

Pre-downloaded maps, waypoints, voice announcements: what onboard navigation changes for crews in dead zones.

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OrganizationMay 21, 2026

Setting up GPS tracking for a rally raid: the complete checklist

From D-90 to the debrief: every step to deploy beacons and tracking platform with no bad surprise on race morning.

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