[aprssig] GPS Replacement

Bradley Haney kc9gqr at gmail.com
Fri Nov 5 14:37:28 EDT 2010


Get a HP IPAQ  that has a gps built in then bluetooth it with a bluetooth
serial device and run the d700 on packet mode.. Use aprsisce on the device
and down the maps you want and wamo. works wonders.

On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 1:34 PM, Joel Maslak (N7XUC) <
jmaslak-aprs at antelope.net> wrote:

> My 5+ year old AvMap died recently.  I liked the GPS, and it worked well
> for me.  I like being able to see other stations on the map, and I liked the
> large, bright screen it had.
>
> I'm looking for a replacement.  I'm running a Kenwood D700, but I'm not
> opposed to using a different TNC.  I also am not worried about what cable is
> required to hook up the GPS, TNC, etc - I can manage that if need be.
> Finally, it doesn't need to be good at navigation (I use my phone for that),
> although I'd prefer a GPS designed for an auto over one designed for
> aviation or boating - I'd like highway maps on it.  I would like to see
> other stations on the map still.  The display also has to be readable in
> sunlight.
>
> I'm open to other solutions than the GPS/D700, if they provide a similar
> level of mapping and messaging that I get with my old solution.
>
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