[aprssig] Good Deal On Garmin ForeTrex 101 Wrist-Wearable GPS - UPDATED

[Stephen H. Smith]

Stephen H. Smith wrote:
> I just received an email flyer from Comp-U-Plus with a rather good 
> sale on the Garmin ForeTrex 101 Wrist-wearable GPS. They are offering 
> this unit for USD $70   This is a very versatile unit which has 
> standard 4800 baud NMEA serial output.  Wear it on your wrist as a 
> perfect companion to the TH-D7 hand-held, or throw it on the dash for 
> use with a TinyTrak III or 4.
>
> I have a web page reviewing the ForeTrex 201 on my website at:
>
>     <http://wa8lmf.net/ForeTrex>  

>
> The only difference is that the 201 contains an internal non-removable 
> rechargeable lithium-ion battery, while the 101 runs on a pair of 
> standard removable AAA cells.     The 101 is a little thicker, 
> front-to-rear, since the AAA cells are bulkier than the 
> cell-phone-type wafer lithium battery of the 201.  Otherwise the two 
> units are functionally identical.
> The Comp-U-Sales web page for this item is:
>
>  
> <http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?sid=jt8kol2u2xd6hrd&id=1018291&utm_medium=refer 
> <http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?sid=jt8kol2u2xd6hrd&id=1018291&utm_medium=refer>> 
>
>
>

Due to some inquiries, I have updated my web page review of the ForeTrex 
201 to clarify the differences between it and the 101.   Revised 
paragraphs (which are located just above the second photo on the web 
page are quoted below:

========  REVISED PARAGRAPHS ========

The ForeTrex 201 is available from a variety of Internet web sites at 
prices ranging from it's list of USD $179 to under USD $130. When you 
search sites, be sure to look for the ForeTrex *_201_*. Don't confuse it 
with the less expensive ForeTrex *_101_* which doesn't have the built-in 
rechargeable lithium battery. The 101 uses a pair of removable 
non-rechargeable AAA alkaline cells. You can also use re-chargeable 
MNi-H or Ni-Cd AAA cells, but they are not included.   The main unit 
slightly thicker, due to the diameter of the AA cells used, compared to 
the cell-phone-type lithium-ion wafer battery used in the 201.  Overall, 
the 201 is slightly bulkier IF you use it with the connector cradle 
attached. The 101 lacks the connector for external 5 VDC power used to 
recharge or run the 201. The serial port connector of the 101 is located 
on the left end of the main body, rather than on the cradle used with 
the 201.   (The 101 does not use the snap-on connector cradle shown below.)

Bottom line: The 201 is a better choice for extended periods of 
operation with a Kenwood D700/D710 mobile APRS radio, or with a laptop, 
since it can run indefinitely on external 5 VDC power "stolen" from a 
PS/2 or USB port.  The 101 is slightly more compact (due to the lack of 
the cradle assembly), and will make a better choice for 
battery-power-only operation Velcroed to the back of a TH-D7 hand-held 
radio. 


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Stephen H. Smith    wa8lmf (at) aol.com
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NEW!  HF APRS Notes & Guide
  http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/HF_APRS_Notes.htm

"APRS 101"  Explanation of APRS Path Selection & Digipeating
  http://wa8lmf.net/DigiPaths

Updated "Rev H" APRS            http://wa8lmf.net/aprs
Symbols Set for UI-View,
UIpoint and APRSplus:








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> Stephen H. Smith    wa8lmf (at) aol.com
> EchoLink Node:      WA8LMF  or 14400    [Think bottom of the 2M band]
> Skype:        WA8LMF
> Home Page:          http://wa8lmf.net
>
> NEW!  HF APRS Notes & Guide
>  http://wa8lmf.net/aprs/HF_APRS_Notes.htm
>
> "APRS 101"  Explanation of APRS Path Selection & Digipeating
>  http://wa8lmf.net/DigiPaths
>
> Updated "Rev H" APRS            http://wa8lmf.net/aprs
> Symbols Set for UI-View,
> UIpoint and APRSplus:
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