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    Kenwood TH-D7A(G) w/accessories

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted · Edited by ESFKids

    Up for auction here is a lightly used Kenwood TH-D7A(G) version 2.0 handheld transceiver. I have included the description from www.kenwoodusa.com below but I figure if you are looking at this auction you probably know what makes this radio so impressive. I have used its TNC feature with APRS successfully with a Garmin GPS 76 and it works very well with the local APRS repeater. I have always gotten good sound reports from the radio (using the speaker mic primarily). The Battery holds a good charge. I have been using it over the last few days to make sure everything works properly and everything seems fine. I guarantee that the radio will not be DOA but as with any electronics there is no warranty beyond that.

     

    1. Like-New TH-D7A(G) HT

    2. PB-39 Ni-Cd Battery

    3. BC-17 Wall Charger

    4. SMA Antenna

    5. Belt Clip (Works on either the PB-39 or BT-11)

    6. SMC-34 Three Button Speaker Mic with Volume Control

    7. BT-11 AA Battery Pack (For using Alkaline Batteries as a power source)

    8. PG-2W Hardwire DC Power Cord

    9. GPS Communication Cable (Bare End)

    10. Garmin 4-Pin Round Connector kit to build the patch cable for a Garmin unit with this connector type

    11. Ram-Mount RAM-HOL-KE1 holder for the TH-D7A

    12. Original Documents except the English Manual (I will print a manual from the website and include it with the radio, however it wont be the original unless I find it before the end of this auction)

     

    Here is the Auction:Kenwood TH-D7A

     

    Also for sale is the matching BC-19 Rapid Drop-In Charger fot the TH-D7A: BC-19 Charger eBay Auction

    Fs: Magellan Meridian Platinum Gps

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted · Edited by ESFKids

    I have a Magellan Meridian Platinum GPS for sale. I am posting it here before it goes up on Ebay. I have had it for about 1 year now and have used it on and off. I am looking now for something smaller so I figuered I would put it up for sale to see of anyone wants it. It is in perfect working order and condition. There is no major signs of wear, scratches or marks on the screen or case. It comes with the Serial cable, the manual on CD, the start-up guide, the Magellan MapSend Topo Version 4.20D, the RAM Mount with 1" ball, and a 64 Mb SD card.

     

    I am asking $210.00 Shipped to your door! I will accept Paypal or a Money Order.

     

    Here are some pics:

     

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    If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Info on the unit can be found here: Platinum Manual

    Fs: Garmin E-trex Legend

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted · Edited by ESFKids

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    I am selling this unit. It comes with the PC cable, the manuals, and the RAM Mount Cradle for it. I had bought it about a year ago now as a Newly Overhauled unit. It works flawlessly and is in great condition. If you have any interest I am looking to get $125.00 for it. You can e-mail me with any questions and/or offers. There is nothing wrong with it I just have a new handheld. E-mail: aweiss5@twcny.rr.com

     

    PS: I forgot to add the Clip Case for the E-Trex as well. Show in the additional picture.

     

    PPS: I will be listing it on E-bay tomorrow probably. So let me know if you are interested before it goes up.

    2610 And Mapsource Topo Question

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I am curious if anyone has tried to load the topo maps to a 2610. I had a Streetpilot 3 and used City Navigator V5 but I could also load Map source POI information. I could not search for the POI info but it was displayed on the maps of the SP3. I was wondering if something similar would happen if I were to load Topo maps onto the 2610. (I don’t have them yet that is why I am asking) Would it use the City Navigator maps but also show the topo contours on the map? Thanks for the help in advance.

    Questions

    in Ham Radio

    Posted

    Well QRP is generally an HF activity so it might be a good reason to get your General ticket. The money outlay is up to you when it comes to it. You can by a "QRP radio" which can tend to run you many hundreds of dollars or you can put together a tiny QRP CW transmitter for far less. In fact they sell kits on Ebay that fit in an Altoids can.

     

    As far as 2m and 70cm they really aren’t referred to as QRP because for the most part the handheld units operate from 1-5 watts anyway. ARES and Storm trackers and such, you might want to invest in a good Mobile and Handheld. This was you can be sure to get into the local or not so local ARES/RACES repeaters (assuming there is one in your area.)

     

    A lot of times with the Storm tracker you can take one of their courses and become certified. From there when you see something important it is your job to contact the proper agencies. So maybe it would be necessary to be able to bring up an Auto patch from your radio and let the local authority know of sever weather etc... \

     

    Hope this helps a little. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

     

    Andrew

    KC2HUX

    Streetpilot Iii And Dgps

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    My question is with regards to Differential GPS correction. Since the Streetpilot III does not have WAAS I was wondering if anyone has taken advantage of the fact that it could use DGPS signal to perform the correction. I was considering giving it a try and I was wondering if anyone has done this and what their results were. (Please don’t tell me I should just get a WAAS GPS like the 2610). Thanks!

     

    Andrew

    E-Trex Legend and City Select 4.01

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I have a new E-trex legend... and I was assuming I could load the steet detail maps from my City Select Software from mapsourse that came with my GPS V. I turned off the auto-routing data and I chose maps to load. However it says I have not unlocked the maps for this unit... But I have a full unlock code for the entire US and Canada... Why won't they load onto my Legend?

    Beginning to think Garmin Sucks

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I run 2 garmin units. The 76 and the GPS V wount trade them for anything, unless it was newer or better garmins icon_wink.gif ... I alos have 2 HP jornada handheld PC's... even though I sync via USB I have found that the jornadas some times take cotrol of the Comm port... After setting them straight I was abke to then connect the GPS's no problem to all the differnt software I use. The few litte bumos in the road I have had with my units were usally not their fault and the few times I have contacted Garmin about it they were very helffull in trying to figuere out the isse with me... Love my garmins always will

     

    Andrew of ESFkids

    Map software questions

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    This is Simple:

     

    1) "The added memory allows the eTrex Legend to accept downloaded map data from Garmin's entire line of MapSource® CD-ROMs" straight from garmin... SO pick a mapsource product and use it... I currently have Points of interest for my GPS and that is very usefull an I also have The Metro Guide USA which is great and since I use a GPS V has turn by turn.. that is something your ledgend wont do...

     

    2) You need the unlock code when you run the software for the first time. This code proves that you are the owner of the software and it will allow you full access to the software package. This code is typically provided with the software from the start or you can call garmin and unlock it with them when you get the software if It doesnt alrady have the code. This unlock code is alos not on all the MapSource packages... Points Of Interest didnt have one but Metro Guide did...

     

    3) Other companies dont produce software for the unit itself because Garmin has the rights to it. If garmin were to release the code for the unis to general software manufacturers then other companies could easily make other software. Howeve currently Garmin controls that aspect and therefore their software must be used of you want the maps and information. Some other software will simply allow you to upload tracks, routes and waypoints but not actual map inoformation.

     

    Hope this answers your questions...

     

    Andrew of ESFKids

    Etrex under tree cover

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I use A garmin GPS V and a Garmin GPS 76... both have a Q helix antenna...but the V by far works better under the cover... I rigged up a system on my hiking staff with the 76 and an amplified external antenna... battery drain is a lil faster but I have much better signal anywhere... and when it is unnecessary I can just unplug it and the unit uses its built in antenna.

    Better deal than $50 for power + pc cord for Legend?

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I have bought numerous things from here and all have ben perfect and arrived quickly. They are big Garmin dealers and have just about everything you can dream of... www.gpscity.com also here is a link to the cable i bought... I dont know what unit you are using but if you find the unit on gpscity scroll down its page and all the accessories will be listed ... good luck

     

    http://www.gpscity.com/gps/brados/35124.5.12082712245950825465/garpccombo.html

     

    ESFKid- Andrew

    Call Sign KC2HUX

    GARMIN GPS V VS. 76S

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I have had a GPS V for about 5 months now and the auto routing is terriffic.. I have had no problem with it unless there has been recent construction that the CD obviously couldnt have on it. Otherwise it is dead on and far more accurate then Yahoo or mapquest or any of those. When my V says turn left in 23ft.. it means it... I have it hooked to an external antenna and it does more then I ever hoped it would. I turn it on even when im not routing because it has the next street indicator always runnign so even when im just driving aorund I can always see what is ahead and sometimes that is all you need! GPS V all the way, I also have a GPS 76 (not S or Map) and I use tat as my primary handgeld and for my Kayak... it works well but if a far cry from my V which does it all and more for me!

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