David Kirkby wrote:
Hi,
I am thinking of purchasing the Synergy SymPaQ/III GPS unit,
http://www.synergy-gps.com/SynPaQ_IIIDataSheet.pdf
which will be fitted with a Motorola MT12+ GPS unit. I just phoned and
got some prices.
The basic unit is $295, plus $33 for an antenna. A kit is $600 - quite
a difference, so I don't wish to buy a kit.
1) Do I need the software, or are there any freebie equivalents?
(I don't suppose some of you would be surprised to know I'd like
open-source software that could be compiled on my Sun, but I guess
that is asking too much!!! However, if I ever write any, I'll make it
available).
2) Are any of the accessories, such as cables, or whatever else is in
the kit worth having? My guess is not, since I will be putting this in
a box with power supply, rubidium, backup batteries etc. I will only
run the RS232 to a another RS232 socket on the back of the frequency
standard.
Just wondering if any of the cables are odd, with odd connectors, that
I might have a problem with. I don't think there are.
I just wanted to check, before placing the order. Shipping is
expensive to the UK, so don't wish to miss anything, but I have spent
quite a bit on this project recently, so want to keep costs as low as
possible.
Speaking of software, will the software for the surplus gps (Z-3801)
work to get info from
a MT12 or similar? I have both but have not tried to fire up both at the
same time.
Bill K7NOM
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