PE>> I don't want to track the car being stolen, just being broken into.

JT> A while back, I've seen Tandy sell simple car alarms, with transmitters 
JT> that beep a unit that looks like a pager.  It had a fair range and worked.
JT> The alarm section of it was very simple, only door open detection with 
JT> optional siren.  It was on special for just over $100 at the time, but 
JT> still within your budget even not on special.

$130 and I'm now the proud owner of one!  Thanks a lot, John.  It appears to
be designed exactly as I wanted, time will tell.  I'm sure I'll get great
use out of it!  BFN.  Paul.
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