[aprssig] What is the best GPS Data RX on the market now?

Jan T. Pharo la2bba at jpharo.net
Mon Jan 26 01:05:47 EST 2009


Rich Garcia <k4gpsc at gmail.com>, Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:59:30 -0500

> As we have all seen GPS's have changed from the days of the GPS II, III and V, they 
>have some neat displays and features now but have also been taken mainstream consumer 
>which I call "stupified". Lack of serial data, lack of technical display screens...
>it's going to be a tough decision.

The GPS units designed for marine navigation in smaller vessels DO
have a serial data port in order to exchange data with other NMEA
devices on board. Some of these also are made for optional street
navigation. They will be suitable for car APRS use.  

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73 de Jan, LA2BBA
Hvaler, Norway




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