RE: [Xastir] Infinity GPS Microphone
> With enough capital, one could build a similar product that > uses APRS, and connects to any amateur handheld to give it > APRS capabilities. The RC-D710 provides a similar user > interface for the mobile crowd, but still requires an external GPS. > > James > VE6SRV Creativeness to the rescue! A little bit of styrene and MEK one could make a housing that would tuck nicely with a GPS (one of the smaller ones). The housing would include a mic element, PTT and tracker. A single cable then is used to connect to the radio. The text messaging would still not be an option. Back to the real topic! How about that Xastir? Fred ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] Infinity GPS Microphone
On Nov 20, 2007, at 21:32, James Ewen wrote: Couple it to a Kenwood TH-D7 and the system looks like it might be complete. Yup, or a plain old TH-K2AT. You are not going to gain anything by coupling it to a TH-D7. The TH-D7 will not be able to parse NMEA strings out of an audio encoded stream. The positioning system is most likely not compatible with APRS, so you wouldn't even be able to view the incoming data on the TH-D7. No it won't work, but it brings up a great idea. The think I loathe about the D7 is that in order to use it for other than just a plain vanilla HT you have to add a GPS through some dongle. While only partially better, a microphone with a built-in GPS would be a definite improvement. Now if one could just create such an animal and a method of connecting it without a maze of wires (aka, tripping hazard), then I would be near the front of the line to order one (as well as a D7). I've always thought that Kenwood did it wrong not to build the D7 like the Garmin Rino (I've got a 120 & 130). How much sweeter it (D7) would be with an option for an internal GPS. I dream of a truly portable APRS HT ... one without strings (wires) attached ... 73, --de Chip (N1MIE) FN41bn ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] Infinity GPS Microphone
On Nov 20, 2007 11:44 AM, Fred Hillhouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Interesting product! It is unclear how it interfaces with a radio but it > looks like custom cables are available. >From what I read, this unit will interface through a standard microphone connector. As such, it will have to act in a fashion similar to Mic-e, doing a packet burst after transmission, and or possibly on a time or distance based position reporting system. >It doesn't look like it has any mapping built-in. >From looking at a single screen shot, I agree, there is no mapping in sight. Depending upon what is implemented in the GPS, you may or may not have a base map. Reading into the information in the PDF, they mention built in graphics for scenic waypoints, and also the ability to download logged data. It sounds like you will at least get a screen that can show you your own location and that of other similarily equipped users. The PDF indicates that one user can see the location of others without a PC. That could be as rudimentary as a text listing of the lat/long, or perhaps an icon overlaid on a nice basemap. We don't have enough information yet to know. > Couple it to a Kenwood TH-D7 and the system looks like it might be complete. Yup, or a plain old TH-K2AT. You are not going to gain anything by coupling it to a TH-D7. The TH-D7 will not be able to parse NMEA strings out of an audio encoded stream. The positioning system is most likely not compatible with APRS, so you wouldn't even be able to view the incoming data on the TH-D7. > For what it is worth, I have used remote microphones on the job for about 8 > years. The microphones get a lot of abuse. I would rather affix a radio and > GPS to my pack/jacket/etc and replace a cheap microphone as needed. But the > product does look cool! It is an interesting looking product, and can fill a niche market nicely. People can purchase the product and add it to their existing radios very easily. I wonder how long the unit lasts on a set up batteries, and if the batteries go dead, can you still use the microphone for voice use. With enough capital, one could build a similar product that uses APRS, and connects to any amateur handheld to give it APRS capabilities. The RC-D710 provides a similar user interface for the mobile crowd, but still requires an external GPS. James VE6SRV ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
Re: [Xastir] Infinity GPS Microphone
On Nov 20, 2007, at 12:44 PM, Fred Hillhouse wrote: Interesting product! yeah - the most interesting thing is that the radio looks exactly like the one Scott N1VG has listed for US$90. $400 price tag, though? Somebody's smoking crack, or looking to get a preferred gov't contract. It is unclear how it interfaces with a radio but it looks like custom cables are available. I'm guessing burst on release of PTT? I had trouble just clicking on the links so here they are directly. Yeah, they definitely got ripped off on their web site - it's garbage. Scott, did you see any of these whilst on your Asian tour? (does Scott read the xastir list?) -Jason kg4wsv ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
RE: [Xastir] Infinity GPS Microphone
Interesting product! It is unclear how it interfaces with a radio but it looks like custom cables are available. It doesn't look like it has any mapping built-in. I had trouble just clicking on the links so here they are directly. http://www.infinitygear.com/images/pdfs/P1000RadioENGLISH.pdf http://www.infinitygear.com/images/pdfs/GPSMIC1english.pdf Couple it to a Kenwood TH-D7 and the system looks like it might be complete. For what it is worth, I have used remote microphones on the job for about 8 years. The microphones get a lot of abuse. I would rather affix a radio and GPS to my pack/jacket/etc and replace a cheap microphone as needed. But the product does look cool! The older Garmin GPS Vs are cheap on EBay and can provide decent mapping and can display the location of other stations. And coupled to a Kenwood TH-D7 make a fine combination. The TH-D7 can act as a tracker while providing voice operation on 440. You also get texting as well. For more information on this radio check out: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Kenwood_TH-D7/ in addition to the Kenwood site. Check out the photos of the guy up on some mountain peak in the Yahoo group! The Tracker2 or Tinytrak4 with a dual band radio will give the same results. The tracker are quite small. Overall hiking with them is not cumbersome. Xastir isn't needed for tracking in this case. Best regards, Fred > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Tolbert > Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 12:29 > To: XASTIR > Subject: [Xastir] Infinity GPS Microphone > > http://www.infinitygear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.displ ay&product_id=593 > > Has anyone looked at this GPS Microphone? Does this product > with a 2m handheld radio all that is needed for APRS and > Xastir or is a tracker still needed somehow? > > Ignorant questions abound . > > Later. jt > > -- > Jim Tolbert > RiverRidge Consulting, LLC > PO Box 536 > Webster, WI 54893 > > 715-866-4398 home office > 715-349-8993 fax > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ___ > Xastir mailing list > Xastir@xastir.org > http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir > ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
[Xastir] Infinity GPS Microphone
http://www.infinitygear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=593 Has anyone looked at this GPS Microphone? Does this product with a 2m handheld radio all that is needed for APRS and Xastir or is a tracker still needed somehow? Ignorant questions abound . Later. jt -- Jim Tolbert RiverRidge Consulting, LLC PO Box 536 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4398 home office 715-349-8993 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Xastir mailing list Xastir@xastir.org http://lists.xastir.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/xastir
