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                                                                  EXHIBIT 23(2)
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
  As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
report on Teletrac, Inc. and to all references to our Firm included in or made
a part of this registration statement.
 
Los Angeles, California
September 17, 1997
 
                                          Arthur Andersen LLP
 
                                          /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
 
