[gps-talkusers] Re: Garmin GPS10
- From: "Mary Otten" <maryotten@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:13:14 -0500
Mike,
I'm very intrigued by the idea of a receiver that will pick up even in a mall.
I trust you will keep us all posted regarding other findings with this receiver.
Mary
On Thu, 14 Jul 2005 22:59:21 +0200, Michael May wrote:
>We continue to test a variety of receivers. The beauty of not being
>locked into one receiver is that we can change at any time.
>For example, there is a new chip that proports to have sensativity
>down to -159 DBM, quite a bit better than that used by the Blue
>Logger, Freedom and the Garmin. I have even found it to pick up inside a mall.
>There are always trade offs and we are just learning what those are.
>It is important to note that the number of satellites tracked is not
>the ultimate indicator of position accuracy. Once you have 4
>satellites, each additional satellite makes little difference. The
>systems use the best 4 satellites out of 8 or 10 satellites being
>received. The scale is not linear. This is why we have the quality
>rating of Poor, Fair, Good and Very good.
>It is also amazing to me that I can have 3 receivers of exactly the
>same brand and all report different figures right next to each other.
>Mike
>At 01:30 AM 7/15/2005, you wrote:
>>Hello all,
>> Yesterday I had the opportunity to observe and compare the new FS
>>street talk on the Packmate qt to my PK with Braille Note GPS. I found that
>>there product has some real cool potential. I found that the BN GPS is is
>>early a much more polished, and comprehensive GPS product. However The Blue
>>tooth receiver that they were using clearly out performed the bluelogger
>>that I am using. This is with regards to the amount of satellites that it
>>was picking up. I made notes on its name however I cannot find the file
>>that I saved them in. Although it is the one that they are bundling with
>>there product. There unit would consistently have between 3 and 5 more
>>satellites tracking. This was with there unit in someone's breast pocket,
>>and mine on my shoulder. I did a test with there unit connecting to it with
>>my PK, and there was not problem, it connected just like I connected with my
>>bluelogger. I got just as many satellites reported. I will get the name of
>>the unit and let all of you guys know.
>>Scott
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael May
>>Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 8:36 PM
>>To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Garmin GPS10
>>
>>Liam,
>>
>>Someone said they had tried the Fortuna with a BrailleNote and it
>>didn't work. Have you tried it with the PK? I am surprised because I
>>have tried 3 Bluetooth receivers on the PK and all communicated. I
>>would like to see the Fortuna unless it is already determined that it
>>won't work.
>>
>>Mike
>>At 02:51 PM 7/12/2005, you wrote:
>> >Michael,
>> >
>> >Have you had hands on the fortuna? Its tiny, you can change the battery
>> >and it has a slide on offswitch. John who has used it felt it was
>> >quicker to acquire a position than other models. If you like I can send
>> >you one to try? The only minor problem is that the spare I have has a UK
>> >charger, but I think it has a cigar lighter adapter in the pack. Its a
>> >while since I unpacked it.
>> >
>> >- Liam
>> >
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael May
>> >Sent: 12 July 2005 15:46
>> >To: GPS-talkusers-freelists.org
>> >Subject: [gps-talkusers] Garmin GPS10
>> >
>> >
>> >We are actively testing the Garmin GPS 10 receiver as an alternative
>> >to the Delorme Earthmate. So far, they are quite similar in terms of
>> >reception, the most important factor.
>> >
>> >There are small differences such as the way the Garmin turns on and
>> >off. I am not sure if it is better or worse. It still has a single
>> >button that you press to turn on and press and hold to turn off. The
>> >Garmin is in a sealed case which means it is waterproof but you
>> >cannot replace the battery. However, the battery lasts a couple hours
>> >longer than the Earthmate.
>> >
>> >The Garmin is completely magnetic on one side making it good to stick
>> >to the top of your car.
>> >
>> >I feel the jury is still out on the receiver. We bought a couple
>> >extras in case anyone wants to have a second receiver. We will sell
>> >them at cost, which is $150 including the receiver, car adapter and
>> >AC charger. If you need another case, same as the one for the
>> >Earthmate, that is another $15.
>> >
>> >It would be good to spread the testing to a larger audience.
>> >
>> >I have written a Getting Started document for the GPS 10.
>> >
>> >Mike
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >Michael G. May
>> >
>> >CEO Sendero Group
>> >
>> >Developers and distributors of BrailleNote GPS
>> >Distributing BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Miniguide, The Tissot Silen-T
>> >tactile watch, Talks cell phone software and the ID Mate, bar code
>> >reader
>> >
>> >MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >http://www.SenderoGroup.com
>> >
>> >(1-888-757-6810, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007
>> >Sendero Group, LLC
>> >1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA
>> >
>> >Latitude, 38 33 9.239 North
>> >Longitude, 121 45 40.145 West
>>
>>
>>Michael G. May
>>
>>CEO Sendero Group
>>
>>Developers and distributors of BrailleNote GPS
>>Distributing BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Miniguide, The Tissot Silen-T
>>tactile watch, Talks cell phone software and the ID Mate, bar code reader
>>
>>MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>http://www.SenderoGroup.com
>>
>>(1-888-757-6810, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007
>>Sendero Group, LLC
>>1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA
>>
>>Latitude, 38 33 9.239 North
>>Longitude, 121 45 40.145 West
>Michael G. May
>CEO Sendero Group
>Developers and distributors of BrailleNote GPS
>Distributing BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Miniguide, The Tissot Silen-T
>tactile watch, Talks cell phone software and the ID Mate, bar code reader
>MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>http://www.SenderoGroup.com
>(1-888-757-6810, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007
>Sendero Group, LLC
>1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA
>Latitude, 38 33 9.239 North
>Longitude, 121 45 40.145 West
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