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QSTARZ BT-Q818 32CH & 32HR Bluetooth GPS Receiver

  • Qstarz BT-Q818 Bluetooth GPS Receiver has 32-Channel All-in-View tracking for fast acquisition and reacquisition
  • Super high sensitivity -158dBm adopting MTK chipset
  • Lower power consumption up to 32hrs navigation time
  • Fast Position Fix ,Cold start 39s, Warm start 36s,Hot start 1s
  • WAAS+EGNOS support
  • Auto On-Off function for smart power control
  • Personal/Portable Navigation (PDA, Smartphone, PC, etc.)

QSTARZ BT-Q818 32CH & 32HR Bluetooth GPS Receiver

General:
- GPS Chip MTK GPS Module
- GPS Protocol NMEA-0183 (V3.01) - GGA, GSA,GSV, RMC(default),GLL, ZDA, VTG (optional),
- Band rate 115200 bps
- Data bit : 8, stop bit : 1(Default)
- Frequency L1, 1575.42MHz
- C/A Code 1.023MHz chip rate
- Channels 32 CH all in view tracking
- Antenna (Intemal) Built-in patch antenna with LNA
- Sensitivity Tracking -158 dBm
- Certification CE/FCC/BQB/RoHS

Acquisition Rate:
- Cold Start 39 sec, average
- Warm Start 36 sec, average
- Hot Start 1 sec, average
- Reacquisition < 1 sec

Power :
- Battery Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
- Consumption Acquisition:55.1mA(only baseband +RF IC)
- Tracking:30.3mA Typical(only baseband +RF IC)
- Operation Time 32hrs, after fully charged, in continuous
- Charging time 3hrs. (Typical)

Environmental:
- Operating Temperature -10°C ~ +60°C
- Storage Temperature -20°C ~ +60°C
- Charging 0°C ~ +45°C

Accuracy (none DGPS):
- Position Without aid: 3.0m 2D-RMS <3m CEP(50%) without SA(horizontal)DGPS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, RTCM): 2.5m
- Velocity Without aid: 0.1m/s, DGPS(WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS): 0.05m/s
- Time 50 ns RMS

Dynamic Conditions:
- Altitude < 18,000 M
- Velocity < 515 m/sec
- Acceleration < 4G
- Update 1Hz as default (Up to 5Hz - optional)

Interface:
- Bluetooth V1.2 compliant (SPP profile) Class 2 (15 meters in open space)Frequency: 2.4~2.4835 GHz
- Power On/Off Slide switch
- Power Charge Mini USB
- LED function Bluetooth connection, Navigation Status, and Battery/charger status
- Device Size 72.2 (L) X 46.5 (W) X 20 (H) mm

Price:
- $99.95

OnCourse Bluetooth GPS Receiver Edition 2

Features:

  • The OnCourse Bluetooth GPS receiver Edition 2 is powered by industry leader GPS chipset, SiRFStarIII™ chipset, with 20-channel satellites, faster time to first fix (TTFF).
  • It has WAAS and EGNOS enabled out of the box for improve GPS position accuracy.
  • Compatible with most NMEA compliant software.
  • A sliding battery lid makes it more user-friendly.
  • Auto power off in 10 minutes if you turn off your PDA. This feature helps conserve battery life of the GPS receiver.
  • Static Navigation turned OFF to improve and offer better real time accuracy and usability for Geocaching and navigation in walking mode.
  • The receiver will remain power ON when installed permanently in a car with a always on power source. You will need to install the OnCourse Bluetooth GPS receiver Edition 2 with a USB (included in the box) power connection. Note: Most cars switch the power off to the cigarette lighter socket when the ignition is off.
  • SiRFstarIII™ chipset delivers high sensitivity for greater availability in far more environments, and   -provides superior location performance, both indoors and out.
  • It communicates with Host platform (PDA, Laptop, and etc.) via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile.
  • A replaceable battery with larger capacity (1100mAh) enables the OnCourse Bluetooth GPS to run for up to 11 hours.
  • 3 LEDs showing the status of rechargeable Li-ion battery, GPS status and Bluetooth status.
  • Bluetooth operation range: 10 Meters.

OnCourse Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Specification

General:
Chipset - SiRFStarIII
Frequency - L1, 1575.42 MHz
Antenna Type - Built-in Ceramic patch antenna
Channels - 20 channel all-in-view tracking
Bluetooth - Standard Bluetooth Version 2.0 (backword compatible with 1.1)
Bluetooth - Range 10 meters (33 feet)
Bluetooth - Default PIN 0000
Operation time - Up to 11 hrs
Charge time 4 to 5 hrs. Automatically enters Turn-Off When there is no active Bluetooth connection 10 minutes
Charge Connector - Mini USB
Power button
- OFF to ON: Press the ON-OFF button for approximately 1s causes the unit to turn ON
- ON to OFF: Press the ON-OFF button for approximately 1s causes the unit to turn OFF
- Perform reset Press the: ON-OFF button for approximately 5s causes the unit to Perform reset
LED indicators
  -GPS status Blinking: GPS position is fixed
  -GPS status Steady light: GPS position is not fixed
  -Power status Solid Red: Battery Low
  -Power status Solid Amber: Battery is charging
  -Bluetooth status Blinking(Slowly): Not connected to any Bluetooth device

Acquisition Time: 
-Reacquisition  0.1 sec., average
- Hot start  8 sec., average 
- Warm start  38 sec., average 
- Cold start  42 sec., average
 
Accuracy:
- Position  10 meters, 2D RMS 1-5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected
- Velocity  0.1 m/s
- Time  1 us synchronized to GPS time
- Default  WGS-84 Acquisition Time (Open sky, stationary)

Dynamic Conditions:
- Altitude  18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
- Velocity  515 meters/second (1000 knots) max. 
- Acceleration  Less than 4g
- Jerk  20 m/sec3
 
Interface:
- Connection  Communication with host platform via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile
Protocol messages  NMEA-0183 output protocol 
- Output format  GGA(1sec), GSA(5sec), GSV(5sec), RMC(1sec),VTG(1sec)

Physical characteristic:
- Voltage  Rechargeable and removable battery with 5V DC input charging circuit

Environment:
- Operating temperature  -20 ° to 60 ° C
- Humidity  5% to 95% Non-condensing
- Dimension  82.0 mm x 41.0 mm x 13.4 mm

In the Box: 

- OnCourse Bluetooth GPS Receiver Edition 2 and Rechargable Battery.
- USB-A to Mini-USB charging cable with 12V Car Charger (Can be plugged into laptop`s USB port for charging)
- International Travel/House Charger/AC (110V to 240V) Charger with U.S plug style. (No Euro or UK adapter included)
- Neck Strap for outdoor activities
- Utilities CD

Price: $159.95

Navibe GB735 Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Features:

  • Navibe GB 735 Bluetooth GPS Receiver is powered by SiRF Star III chipset, with 20-channel satellites, faster time to first fix (TTFF).
  • Using the latest SiRF StarIII firmware version 3.2 which has WAAS/EGNOS enabled out of the box for improve GPS position accuracy.
  • Static Navigation turned OFF to improve and offer better real time accuracy and usability for Geocaching and navigation in walking mode.
  • SiRF star III chipset delivers high sensitivity for greater availability in far more environments, and provides superior location performance, both indoors and out.
  • It communicates with Host platform (WM5 Smartphone, WM5 Pocket PC/ PPC Phone, Treo 650/700/750/680, Laptop…) Via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile.
  • A replaceable battery enables the Navibe GB 735 Bluetooth GPS Receiver to run for up to 10 hours.
  • A sliding battery lid makes it more user-friendly. With its tiny and delicate look, the OnCourse Bluetooth GPS is definitely your best choice!
  • 3 LEDs showing the status of rechargeable Li-ion battery, GPS status and Bluetooth status.
  • Bluetooth operation range:10 Meters.
  • ROHS compliant (for deployment into European countries).
  • Support active antenna connector (MMCX). (FYI: Not needed for most cases even in downtown environment such as downtown New York City or San Francisco due to the use of very sensitive SiRF Star III Chipset in this receiver)
    connection.

Navibe GB735 

Specification

General:
- Chipset SiRF Star III, firmware V3.2
- Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
- Antenna Type Built-in Ceramic patch antenna
- Channels 20 channel all-in-view tracking

Acquisition Time:
- Reacquisition 0.1 sec., average
- Hot start 8 sec., average
- Warm start 38 sec., average
- Cold start 42 sec., average

Accuracy:
- Position 5m 2D RMS (SA off) (WAAS/EGNOS is enabled out of the box)10 meters, 2D RMS Whenever WAAS/EGNOS is not available
Velocity 0.1 m/s
- Time 1 us synchronized to GPS time
- Default WGS-84 Acquisition Time (Open sky, stationary)

Interface:
- Connection Communication with host platform via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile
- Protocol messages NMEA-0183 output protocol version 3.0
- Output format GGA(1sec), GSA(5sec), GSV(5sec), RMC(1sec),VTG(1sec)

Physical characteristic:
- Voltage Rechargeable and removable battery with 5V DC input charging circuit
- Operation Time Default 10 hours after fully recharged

Environment:
- Operating temperature -20 ° to 60 ° C
- Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing
- Dimension 74.5(L) X 48.5 (W) X 19(H) mm

Price:
- $89.95
In boxX:
- Navibe GB735 Bluetooth GPS Receiver(SiRF III, WAAS)x 1
- Car Charger and USB-A to Mini-USB charging cable x 1
- Travel AC Charger (US plug) x 1
- CD x 1
- Manual x 1

Adapt AD-800 Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Features:

  • SiRF Star III high receiving sensitivity and fast position fix GPS chipset.
  • Superior receiving sensitivity for urban canyon and foliage environment.
  • Bluetooth interface connection for host system without annoyed cable.
  • Wide range Bluetooth operating distance up to 10 meters in maximum.
  • Three colors LED display to identify the situation of the battery.
  • Long battery operating time up to 16 hours in maximum.
  • Alternative GPS antenna offered by built-in passive antenna and. MMCX connector for external active antenna connection.

Adapt AD-800 Bluetooth GPS Receiver


Specification:

Processed Channels Track up to - 20 satellites
Update rate - 1 second
Acquisition time Reacquisition - 0.1 sec., averaged
Hot start - 1 sec.,averaged
- Warm start 38 sec., averaged
- Cold start 42 sec., averaged
Accuracy Position - 5-10 m CEP
Time - 1 microsecond synchronized GPS time
Dynamic Conditions Altitude - 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max Velocity, 515 meters / second (1000 knots) max Acceleration, 4 G max Jerk, 20 meters / second cubic, max
Datum - WGS-84
Sensitivity -159dBm

Bluetooth Specification:

1. Port type compatible with Bluetooth 1.2 serial port profile (SSP)
2. Transmitter power class 2
3. Transmission range up to 10 meters
4. Frequency range 2402 MHZ ~ 2483.5 MHZ
5. Hopping channel 79
6. Modulation GFSK
7. Receiver sensitivity -80dBm (typical)

External Interface:

- Connection Bluetooth 1.2 serial port profile (SPP)
- Protocol Default NMEA 0183 format with command set (GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPVTG, GPRMC )
- Baud rate 9600

Physical Dimension:

- Dimension 77 (L) x 43 (W) x 17.6 (H) (mm)
- Weight 55 g (with battery)

Environmental Characteristics:

- Operating temperature -10¢ªC to +60¢ªC
- Storage temperature -20¢ªC to +70¢ªC
- Battery charging temperature 0¢ªC to +40¢ªC
- Humidity range 5% ~ 95% no condensing

Power Characteristics:

- Input voltage 5V DC
- Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery (also removable)
- Operating time 16 hours at battery full charged condition

In the Box:
- Fashionable designed Adapt AD-800 SiRF III Bluetooth GPS Receiver(20 channel)
- Highest quality Li-ion battery for performance upto 16 hours
- 12V USB car charger with Mini USB to USB cable (not usefull for serial GPS connection to laptop) and AC Adapter
- CD with test software and driver (no driver needed in NMEA compatible software)

Price:

- $79.95

Alpine NVE-N872A

This is superior high-end GPS navigation system from Alpine. This advance DVD based navigation system has everything – full coverage of USA and Canada, millions of point of interest, multi language support, touch screen and remote control Capabilities, real time traffic information and more.

alpine NVE N872A

• Full Coverage across the US (including Hawaii) and Canada
• Over 9 Million Points Of Interest including freeway exits
• Multi-language Capable (English, Spanish or French)
• Voice/Touch/Remote Control Capabilities
• Enhanced Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• 3-D Freeway Junction View
• Real-Time Satellite Traffic Data Ready (view traffic incidents, congestion, alternate detour route)
• Zagat Survey® Data (find restaurants)


PRICE

U.S. $1700.00
CDN. $2399.00  

AVAILABILITY
Now Available

FEATURES

Customized Route Options
• Alternate Route Setting (Detour)
• Auto Re-Routing
• Maximize Freeways
• Minimize Freeways
• Minimize Toll Roads
• Multi-route Viewing
• Quickest Route
Destination Search
• Address
• Address Book (Up to 300 Entries)
• Easy Destination Input (Street Name Input and Smart Key Filtering)
• Intersection
• Origin of Route
• Over 9 million Points of Interest (POI)
• Phone Number (Address Book or POI Database)
• Point of Interest (POI)
• Recent Destination (Last 20 Destinations)
• Today’s Plan (Up to 300 Destinations)
Display Mode
• 3-D Freeway Junction View
• Arrow Route Guidance Display
• Branded Gas Station POI Display
• Intersection zoom (Auto Zoom Map)
• Maneuver List Guidance
• Map Display View
• Map Route Guidance Display
• Map Zoom (1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 5, 15, 50, 150, and 350 miles)
• Smart City Map (Landmark Icons and Building Icons, select cities)
• Split Route Guidance Display
• Vehicle Direction: North-Up, Heading-Up, Day/Night Mode
General
• 12-Channel GPS Receiver
• Built-in Gyro Sensor
• CD Quality Voice Guidance (includes Freeway Names)
• Designed for Wide Screen Monitors
• Enhanced Graphical User Interface
• Full Coverage across the US (including Hawaii) and Canada
• Includes Smart Map Pro DVD ROM (Covers Continental U.S. and Toronto/Vancouver Canada)
• Mobile DVD ROM Drive
• Multi-language Capable ( English, Spanish, or French)
• Satellite Traffic Ready (XM or Sirius Subscription required).
• Vehicle Speed Pulse Input
• Voice Command Recognition (Over 300 commands)
• Voice Recognition (300+ Recognized Voice Commands)
• Voice, Touch Remote Control Capabiities
• Wireless Remote Control Included (Nav/Audio)
• Zagat Survey® Data
• exitSource (Amenities and Services)
Guidance
• Arrow Guidance for Next Turn
• Current Street Name
• Direction & Distance for Destination
• Distance to Next Turn
• Estimated Time Enroute / Arrival
• Freeway Exit No. and Name
• Next Street Name / Maneuver
• Real Time Voice Guidance

 SPECIFICATIONS

General
• Antenna Type : Micro Strip Planar
• Current Consumption (Max) : 2A
• Dimensi ons (W x H x D) : 200 mm x 50 mm x 175.5mm (7-7/8″ X 2″ X 6-15/16″ )
• Media : DVD ROM
• Operating Temperature : +14 °F to +122 °F (-10°C to +50°)
• Power Requirement : 11-16 Volts DC (Negative Ground)
• Reception Frequency : 1575.42 ±1MHz
• Reception Method : -130dB max
• Reception Sensitivity : Parallel 12 channels
GPS Antenna
• Dimensions (W x H x D) : 30.4mm 11.7mm x 35.5mm (1-3/16″ x 7/16″ x 1-3/8″)
• Mounting Type : Magnetic
• Weight : 4.6oz (0.13kg)
Remote Control Features
• Battery : 2 X ” AAA”
• Modulator Chassis Size (W x H x D)mm : RUE-4136
• Weight : 70Kg (2.1 oz)

Blackbird PMD-B100 - Alpine Portable Navigation System

The Alpine Blackbird (PMD-B100)- the newest portable navigation device (PND) available from Alpine Electronic, is small, portable, and offers more than just standard navigation. Easily move your Blackbird from car-to-car! Its sleek black aluminum design is small enough to fit in your jacket pocket! Plus you can connect Blackbird to a docking station, PMD-DOK1, allowing it to be fully controlled through an Alpine 2006 touch screen AV head unit, such as the IVA-D310. You can use the Blackbird alone or use it through AV head unit.

alpine blackbird

 alpine blackbird

• Free 90 Day Traffic Subscription Trial*
• Turn-by-turn GPS navigation system
• Maps of USA(including Hawaii and Alaska) and Canada
• 6 Million Point of Interest (POI) locations
• Mounting cradle with built-in FM modulator and amplified speaker
• USB 2.0 Connection for map database updates
• MP3 and WMA Playback


PRICE
U.S. $550.00
CDN. $899.00

AVAILABILITY
Now Available

FEATURES

General:
• Turn-by-turn GPS navigation system
• Maps of USA and Canada onboard
• 6 Million Point of Interest (POI) locations
• 7 POI map icons
• Mounting cradle with built-in FM modulator and amplified speaker
• USB 2.0 Connection for map database updates
• Centrality Atlas II ARM9 CPU with embedded 16 channel GPS
• Maps of Alaska and Hawaii included.
LCD Display:
• 3.6″ digital LCD with anti-glare touch screen and 16.7 million possible colors
• Remote control sensor
Music Playback :
• Playback from MMC/SD Card Slot
• Stereo audio jack for headphones
• MP3 and WMA Playback

SPECIFICATIONS

General :
• Power Requirement (Hand-held Mode): AC Adapter: 5V @ 2.0A
• Power Requirement (Cradle Mode): Cigarette Lighter Adapter 12 V @ 2A
• Stereo audio jack size: 3.5mm
• Stereo audio jack output (S/N): 90 dB
• FM Frequency Selection: Frequency Band (12 Channels)- 88.1 MHz, 88.3 MHz, 88.5 MHz, 88.7 MHz, 88.9 MHz, 106.7 MHz, 106.9 MHz, 107.1 MHz, 107.3 MHz, 107.5 MHz, 107.7 MHz, 107.9 MHz
• Chassis Size (W x H x D) in: 5-3/4″ x 2-7/8″ x 1-1/16″
• Weight: 0.5 lb
LCD Display :
• Screen Size: 3.6 inch
• LCD Type: TFT Active Matrix
• Number of Picture Elements: 230,400 pcs (320 x 240 x 3)
• Effective Number of Picture Elements: 99.99% or more
• Illumination System: LED
Battery:
• Battery Type: 1,200 mAh lithium polymer battery
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 62mm x 7mm x 39mm
• Weight: 1 oz (28g)
Remote Control (Optional):
• Model Number: RUE-4140
• Battery: 2 x “AAA”
• Weight: 0.06 kg (2.1 oz.)

Astro Garmin GPS Dog Tracking System

 Astro dog tracking system
Package Includes:
  • Astro 220 handheld with VHF antenna
  • DC 20 wireless transmitter with VHF antenna
  • Dog harness
  • Collar attachment plate
  • Carrying case
  • Lithium-ion battery pack for DC 20
  • Vehicle power cable and AC adapter for DC 20
  • MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD
  • USB cable
  • Wrist strap
  • Belt clip
  • Owner’s manual
  • Quick reference guide

Garmin Astro GPS Dog Tracking System Features:

  • Handheld GPS device and wireless transmitter with up to 5-mile range
  • 3-axis compass works regardless of orientation and shows dog’s location
  • Shows dog’s status, such as running, sitting, on point or treeing quarry
  • Includes barometric altimeter, microSD card slot, celestial information and an area calculator
  • Rugged construction has an IPX7 waterproof exterior

Suggested Retail Price:
$642.84 U.S.D. (for domestic US market only)

Sony GPS/Navigation Receivers


Portable Satellite Navigation SystemNV-U70 sony Portable Satellite Navigation System NV U70
GPS Image Tracker Device

- GPS DeviceGPS-CS1

Sony GPS Device GPS CS1

- GPS Unit KitGPS-CS1KA

Sony GPS Unit Kit GPS CS1KA

Alpine GPS Navigation System Receivers


NVE-N872A -Advanced DVD Navigation System

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S:
MAIN UNIT SIZE: 200 mm x 50 mm x 175.5mm (7-7/8″ X 2″ X 6-15/16″ )
MAIN UNIT WEIGHT: 4.6oz (0.13kg)
MEDIA: DVD ROM
GPS: 12-Channel GPS Receiver, Full Coverage across the US (including Hawaii) and Canada.
INPUT: Mobile DVD ROM Drive
Over 9 Million Points Of Interest
Multi-language Capable
Real-Time Satellite Traffic
PRICE : U.S. $1700.00 CDN. $2399.00
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Blackbird - PMD-B100 - Portable Navigation System

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S:
MAIN UNIT SIZE: 6.1” x 2.9” x 1.2” (145mm x 74mm x 29mm)
MAIN UNIT WEIGHT: 8 oz. (227 g)
CPU: Centrality Atlas II ARM9 CPU
GPS: Embedded 16-channel GPS, built-In Main Unit Antenna with Optional External Antenna Connection
HARD DRIVE: Pre-loaded with 6 million POI (points of interest), maps of U.S. and Canada including Alaska and Hawaii
CARD SLOT: Secure Digital (SD) or Multimedia Card (MMC)
AUDIO: Integrated speaker in main unit, amplified speaker in cradle, stereo headphone jack, optional audio output from docking station
PRICE : U.S. $550.00 CDN. $899.00

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