Canmore GT-730FL-S USB GPS Tracker Stick Data Logger (Built-in Rechargeable battery, WAAS, A-GPS, 256,000 Waypoints, 65 channels, Windows, Mac, Linux Compatible)

Item Number: 1077 Price (USD): $49.95 Canmore GT-730FL-S USB GPS Tracker Stick Data Logger Availability:In Stock Now- Usually ships the next business day. Warranty:  Returnable (see policy)  |   Factory New  |   1 Year Limited Warranty 1 Users Rated (view all)   Write your own review This GPS Logger works very well and works great with mapping software. In the city, the device locks on to the satellites immediately (a few seconds), but where I live it takes up to 15 minutes to f... By Zach on 1/2/2010 4:01:33 PM Was this review helpful?

Overview Specs Downloads and FAQs Warranty In the box The Canmore GT-730FL-S USB GPS Tracker Stick Data Logger is an USB GPS Dongle that is easy to use, compact and provides excellent GPS performance. This latest version even has a rechargeable battery pack built-in and may be used as a standalone data logger without the need to plug into a USB socket of a laptop. The Canmore USB GPS Tracker Stick also can record your whereabouts as you travel. When used with your digital camera with the Canmore USB GPS Tracker Stick and the included Canmore GPS Data Logger software (only works on Windows XP/ Vista) and you have yourself a great way to keep track of where your pictures were taken. The Canmore USB GPS Tracker Stick Data Logger is capable of keeping up to 256,000 recordsor positions, including longitude, latitude, speed, UTC,and tag data. The location histories can be exported to mapping software such as Google Earth or TrackMaker. The Canmore GT-730FL-S Data Logger software matches the timestamp of your pictures with the logged data on the USB GPS dongle and updates your photo (JPG) with GPS location information. Here is an example of a track recorded in China (viewed in Google Earth application): Key features: Built-in Battery pack with operation time of about 18 hours. Excellent GPS performance without the need to use an USB Extension Cable Majority of the USB GPS dongles in the market require an USB extension cable to be used to extend the GPS antenna away from the laptop or a GPS position fix may not be obtained or takes forever to obtain a position fix. This is due to the fact that notebook / laptop produces electrical interference that weakens the GPS signal in the nearby vicinity. The Canmore USB GPS Stick Dongle is an exception; thanks to the enhanced antenna and RF frequency tuning implemented in the Canmore USB GPS Stick Dongle, it could obtain GPS position fix without the need of an USB extension cable. Supports A-GPS (aka Assisted GPS), which shorten GPS position fix time to 15 seconds from 30 seconds With the supplied A-GPS software (PC application), users may download the most updated satellite data (known as almanac) from SkyTraq servers and store the satellite data in to the Canmore USB GPS stick dongle. Rubberize coating on the top surface of the USB GPS dongle for easy removal. Canmore GT-730FL-S USB GPS Stick Dongle has 65 parallel channels and its Venus 6 search bins provide short start-up time and fast signal acquisition. Having fast time-to-first-fix and high sensitivity, the GT-730FL-S offers good navigation performance even in urban canyons. Satellite-based augmentation systems, such as WAAS and EGNOS, are supported to yield improved accuracy. Software compatibility: The Canmore USB GPS Stick is compatible with nearly any GPS mapping software available and fully compatible with NMEA standards (all versions). Hardware compatibility: Works with UMPC / Laptop / Notebook / Tablet PC with a USB port. Included USB Drivers: Windows XP, Vista 32-bit/64-bit. Features: Built-in Battery pack with 18 hrs of operation time Support button push to manually memorize your location immediately Acquire and track 65 satellites simultaneously Venus 6 simultaneous time-frequency search bins Signal detection better than -160dBm Reacquisition sensitivity –155dBm Cold start < 30 seconds at –147dBm Hot start < 1sec under open sky 5m CEP accuracy Support A-GPS function SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS) support 8M Bytes flash memory for data logging, with 16 bytes binary data per record that stores up to 256,000 data records Logged data can be exported to mapping software such as Google Earth and TrackMaker. Logged data may be exported in a number of formats such as: GPX, NMEA 0183, KML, and Excel (CSV). Logging data interval programmable: by time or distance USB version 2.0 interface Easy-plug-in Notebook Easy-installation USB driver Super mini size. Important Memo for downloading Logged Data: NOTE 1: The Canmore USB Data logger is shipped with a baud rate of 4800 bps to ensure maximum compatibility with most navigation software in the market. However, the included Photo Tagger is pre-configured to detect the Camore GPS at 38400 bps baud rate. Please download the fixed version of GPS Photo Tagger (click here). NOTE 2: Please keep in mind that the data logger software (known as GPS Photo Tagger) is only COMPATIBLE with XP / Vista and will not work for Mac OSX. You may plug this unit to a USB port of a Mac book / Linux notebook for logging data (with the proper driver installed, see link above) but you could only download the logged data on a XP / Vista PC using the "GPS Photo tagger" software included in the disk. Receiver Type 65 parallel channels, L1 C/A code LED Indicator Blue - GPS / Datalogger status Red - Charging battery Green - Battery low Accuracy Position 5m CEP Velocity 0.1m/sec Startup Time < 1sec hot start (average) < 30sec cold start Signal Reacquisition 1s Sensitivity -155dBm Re-acquisition -160dBm tracking -147dBm Cold Start Update Rate 1Hz standard Dynamics 4G (39.2m/sec2) Operational Limits Altitude < 18,000m or velocity < 515m/s (COCOM limit, either may be exceeded but not both) Protocol NMEA-0183 V3.01 GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMC, GPVTG, GPZDA 4800 baud, 8, N, 1 Datum Default WGS-84 User definable Input Voltage 3.8~8V DC Power Consumption < 26mA tracking (at 1Hz) Dimension 77.48mm L x 28mm W x 17.77mm H Weight: 32g (including battery) Operating Temperature -40oC ~ +85oC Humidity 5% ~ 95% Photo Tagger application for Windows 7 / Vista / XP Photo Tagger application (4800 bps) Manuals User`s Manual (PDF) Data Logger User`s Manual Introduction to Data Logger software AGPS User Manual Data Sheet (zip) / Product Specs. USB Drivers USB Driver for Windows 7 / Vista / XP (32 bit and 64 bit) Mac OS 8 and 9 Mac OS 10 and up Linux  [New - updated July 1st, 2009]: A customer told us that there is a free data logger application developed for Linux OS. We cannot confirm if it works but you may try it out here skytraq-datalogger for Linux FAQs Q1) Can it be used with a Macintosh? A1) You may use it on a MAC OS notebook / desktop but: You will need a GPS mapping software such as Route Buddy to turn your notebook into a navigator which provides turn-by-turn driving direction for both voice and visual prompts. The included data logging software only works on Windows XP / Vista and it does not work on Mac OSX. 1 Year Warranty (Parts and Labor) We will repair or replace free of charge any part or parts of the product , if the defect is due to the fault material or workmanship. Warranty involves repairing of defective product/parts and does not entitle purchaser for the replacement of complete product. GPS USB Dongle receiver/Data Logger Device x 1 CD manual ,driver within Photo tracker product key x 1 Lanyard x 1

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