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

It becomes a real factor in an urban situation
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael May" <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 1:48 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Bluetooth GPS receiver for MPower


> Remember guys that the Sirf Star 3 chip set in all these new
> receivers means they have the same capabilities. None of them have
> WAAS enabled. As you are finding, the sensitivity is wonderful. Do
> realize that this also means some information may be ironeous because
> weak reflected signals are being picked up along with good strong
> ones and you can't tell the difference.
>
> Mike
> At 10:00 AM 2/23/2006, you wrote:
> >Hi, Deon
> >
> >I've had my Holux Slim236 for just over a week, now, and, compared
> >to the serial devices I used previously, it is absolutely
> >superb!  It's far quicker at acquiring satellites and seems to
> >retain them much better, too and the fact that it has a physical
> >on/off switch must be an advantage.
> >
> >When you add these improvements to the faster processor in the
> >mPower, the whole GPS experience has taken a major step
> >forward.  Now, all we need to hassle Mike about is improved
> >maps/points of interest for the UK <smile>!
> >
> >Regards
> >
> >Richard Bartholomew
> >E-Mail:  richard_bartholomew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
> >----- Original Message ----- From: <deonv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 2:16 PM
> >Subject: [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
> >>Blindness Sales & Support
> >>HumanWare Europe Ltd
> >>office:  01933 626000
> >>Mobile: 07940 788748
> >>E-mail:   martin.roberts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>Skype:   mproberts
> >>MSN:  roberts_martin@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >>www.humanware.com
> >>----- Original Message ----- From: <deonv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>Cc: <braillenote@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>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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