<br><br>I currently use a TH-D7A(G) as my mobile using a RAM bracket and Pryme Speaker Mic to complete the set-up. I've use this set-up for several years and it works well (poor man's option to a D-710 I know).<br>
<br><br>I have also, in the past, used a laptop running UI-View and Precision Mapping in a mobile coupled with this radio for mapping and easier messaging with a full keyboard. This is however somewhat cumbersome and the XYL isn't a big fan of being a make shift laptop stand.<br>
<br><br>Working in the aviation industry, I have often thought that a decent, yet less cumbersome set-up would be using a device similar to the CDU - Control Display Unit) (<a href="http://meriweather.com/777/ped/cdu.html">http://meriweather.com/777/ped/cdu.html</a>) that interfaced with a -700/710 or D7A, etc, to allow messaging with a better keyboard, and possibly an on-board mapping unit.<br>
<br><br>I know there are systems such as the Av-Map series, some Garmin Nuvi's, etc. My question is, has anyone ever created an App for the i-phone/i-Pad series? It seems to me that these are excellent devices that could support a full APRS program similar to the UI-View yet be easier to mount in a mobile, etc., with a full keyboard for messaging, etc. <br>
<br><br>There is an Open APRS for the iPhone however it is dependent on a wireless network to support the maps and the data feed. This can get expensive on a data package for long term use and be a draw back when you go "off grid".<br>
<br><br>Does anyone have an thoughts, ideas, or interest in creating such an app for the iPhone / iPad systems? Unfortunately, programming is not my forte.<br><br><br>73<br><br><br>Peter VE1PS / VE9NPS<br>