[aprssig] Reccomend GPS for Kenwood TM-D710

[Earl Needham]

At 06:08 PM 3/28/2008, Jason KG4WSV wrote:
>On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 6:58 PM, Earl Needham 
><needhame1 at plateautel.net> wrote:
> >
> >          This looks interesting, but I don't know what protocol the
> >  TM-D710 requires -- this device outputs NMEA 0183 at 4800 bps --
> >
> >          <http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=MS-GD-03&cat=GPS>
>
>That one doesn't have a serial port, Earl.  No good on a D7xx.

         Ah, OK!  I guess it requires RS-232, I didn't think of what 
it might need in that regard.

>If you use a GPS18LVC you'll have to make a voltage regulator circuit
>and rs232 level translator.  I'd go with the GPS18PC (the 18USB will
>_not_ work), or take a look at what Scott sells at argentdata.com.

         I'm thinking the argentdata.com might be the best bet.

         7 3
         Earl

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