Is This GPS Receiver OK Please...?

walker10 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 01, 2009 Posts: 6

Hi all.

I have got software running fine on my Sony Ericsson k750i and now am looking for a GPS receiver.

Have been thinking of a cheap Pharos pt110 which is a iGPS-360 receiver.

Now as I know nothing about these things - will this receiver be ok?
I know its SiRF StarII not III but does that matter?
Also is 12 channel ok?
Would MUCH appreciate somebody letting me know if this will be suitable for me please.

********Please note though: I only need this to track my walking hikes and not for car use.

Here is the spec and I thank you greatly for any replies.
regards.
walker

Chipset: SiRF StarIIe/LP
Antenna: Integrated patch antenna
Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz
Sensitivity: -140 dBm (typical)
Channels: 12 Channel all-in-view tracking
Acquisition time:

Cold Start: 60 sec
Warm Start: 40 sec
Hot Start: 5 sec

Reacquisition: 0.1 sec
Position update: 1 Hz
Accuracy:

Position: 10 meters 2D-RMS, SA off
Velocity: 0.1 meter/second, SA off

Time: 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time
Datum: WGS-84
Battery: 720mAh Li-Polymer rechargeable/removable battery
Battery charger: AC battery charger included, DC charging adapter optional. Constant current charging circuit included in both AC and DC battery charger.
Operation time: 6 hours minimum continuous use with full charge 6 hours in trickle power mode
Communication: Communicate with Host Platform via Bluetooth (Class2) Serial Profile
Protocol: NMEA-0183 (V2.3) standard
Data Rate: 4800 bps
NMEA message: GGA, GSA, GSV, and RMC
WAAS/EGNOS: Programmable
Bluetooth spec:

Frequency band: 2400-2483.5 MHz
Data rate: up to 721 Kbps
Security: data encryption up to 128-bits
Typical range: up to 32 feet (10 meters)

Dimension: 60 mm x 85 mm x 25 mm
Weight: 85 grams
Operation temperature: -20C to 60C (-4F to 140F)
Dynamics:

Altitude 20 km
Velocity 900 km/h 3g[/b]

mikealder · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:43 pm Post subject:

Whilst the unit you describe above will work you don't mention budget? - I would have a look at something like This which is a far more capable receiver, with incredible battery life even when compared to the most modern devices - Mike

walker10 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 01, 2009 Posts: 6

many thanks Mike!!!

My budget is basicly nil - I am having to sell stuff to buy the receiver.

The phone navigation and tracking software is free and so I am looking for a cheap and cheerful receiver that will do for me for the coming summer with the hope of getting a better one in the future.

The pt110 I mentioned will cost £20 and so it is obviously alot cheap then the one you mentioned (even tho that itself is cheap).

As I say - it is just for walking and so does not need to have bells and whistles - I just want to be able to track my mileage of walk, speed, times (etc)

Cheers mate and appreciate your comments. :-)
walker

walker10 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 01, 2009 Posts: 6

Well, can get this off Ebay for £25...

http://www.buygpsnow.com/GlobalTop-G33-51-channel-MTK-Ultra-Low-Power-Bluetooth-GPS-Receiver-w-Smart2go-DVD-7-day-Trial-Version-(WAAS--20hr--Auto-Off)_914.aspx

so think will opt for that. Latest SiRFIII and best of all it has Static Navigation already turned off so will be better for my walking.

Any comments on this one would be great as I think I have made my mind up on it now.

Cheers all.
walker.

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