[gps-talkusers] Re: Bluetooth GPS receiver for MPower

Thanks Martin, the Holux GPSlim 236 appears to be much more sensitive than the GlobalSat.

Just ordered one.

Best regards

Deon
At 10:34 23/02/2006, you wrote:

Hi

I'm not sure if that works, but if your aftera Star III chipset, the Holux Slim works rather nicely.

Thanks


Martin Roberts
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Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 11:25 AM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Bluetooth GPS receiver for MPower


Hi all, am looking for a Bluetooth GPS receiver
and wondered whether the one below would do the trick.

Thanks - Deon
The Globalsat BT-338 Bluetooth GPS Receiver
contains a built-in SiRFSTAR III Low Power
Chipset for high sensitivity. It communicates with Host Platform
(PDA, Laptop etc.) via Bluetooth Serial Port
Profile. It also contains a replaceable battery
with a large capacity (1700mAh), which enables the Globalsat
BT338 to run for easily 15 hours. A slide battery
lid makes it easy for battery removal.

With the petite and sophisticated design, it
would definitely be your best choice if you are
looking for a Bluetooth GPS receiver!

Globalsat are market leaders in GPS technology
and as such are consistently first to bring
products to the marketplace. This Bluetooth receiver is no exception.

Key Features:
1.SiRF Star III high performance and low power consumption chipset
2.Communication with Host platform Via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile
3.Built-in ceramic patch antenna
4.Superior sensitivity for urban canyon and foliage environment
5.3 LED to show the rechargeable Li-ion battery
6.Operation time:15 hours, in continuous mode
7.Bluetooth operation range:10 Metres

Specification:
Chipset: SiRF Star III
Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code: 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels: 20 channel all-in-view tracking
Antenna Type: Built-in Ceramic patch antenna
Position: 10 meters, 2D RMS
5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS enable
Velocity: 0.1 m/s
Time: 1 us synchronized to GPS time
Default: WGS-84 Acquisition Time (Open sky, stationary)
Reacquisition: 0.1 sec., average
Hot start: 1 sec., average
Warm start: 38 sec., average
Cold start: 42 sec., average
Altitude: 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity: 515 meters/second (1000 knots) max.
Acceleration: Less than 4g
Jerk: G20 m/sec3
Voltage: Rechargeable and removable battery with 5V DC input charging circuit
Operation Time: Default 15 hours after fully recharged, in continuous mode
Programmable >20 hours, in trickle power mode
Connection: Communication with host platform via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile
Protocol messages: NMEA-0183 output protocol
Output format: GGA(1sec), GSA(5sec), GSV(5sec), RMC(1sec),VTG(1sec)
Operating temperature: -20 ° to 60 ° C
Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-condensing
Dimension: 72.5mm - 40.4mm ¡Ñ 23mm

Package Includes

GlobalSat BT338 GPS receiver
AC Charger
Car Charger
Carry Case

Compatibility

Palm: LifeDrive, Treo 650, Tungsten E2, Tungsten T3, Tungsten T5, TX, Zire72

Acer: N30, N50

Airis: T460

Dell Axim: X30, Axim X3i, Axim X50, Axim X50I, Axim X50V, Axim X51, Axim X51V

Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX 720

HP iPAQ: H1940, iPAQ H2210, iPAQ H2215, iPAQ
H3870, iPAQ H3970, iPAQ H4150, iPAQ H4350, iPAQ
H5455, iPAQ H5550, iPAQ H5555, iPAQ H6340, iPAQ HX2110, iPAQ
HX2190, IPAQ HX2410, iPAQ HX2490, iPAQ HX2750,
iPAQ HX2790, iPAQ HX4700, iPAQ RX3715

Imate: JAM, Jas Jar, PDA2K, SP3, SP3i, SP5, SP5m

O2: XDA II, XDA IIi, XDA IIS

Orange: SPV M1000, SPV M2000, SPV M500, SPV C500, SPV C550, SPV C600, SPV E200

Qtek: 2020, 2020i, 9090, S100, S110, S200, 8010,
8020, 8060, 8080, 8100, 8300, 8310

T-Mobile: MDA Compact, MDA Compact II, MDA II,
MDA III, MDA Pro, SDA, SDA Music, SDA2

Vodafone: VPA Compact, VPA III

Motorola:MPX 220

Nokia: 3230, 6260, 6600, 6630, 6670, 6680, 6681,
7610, N70, N90 9300, 9500, 7710

Sony: Ericsson - P910i

Note: Our current BT338 stock uses the latest firmware... version 3.1.1




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