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

Hello yall,
I went on the train this weekend.  I was able to only pick up signal twice on 
the trip.  In this case I think that the newer receivers would be great.  I 
would have been able to track my travel a little better.
Scott

> ----- Original Message -----
>From: Michael May <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:48:18 -0800
>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
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>>>----- 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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