OnCourse SiRF Star III Bluetooth GPS Receiver (WAAS enabled)(FREE Arkon Mount)

Item Number:

474

Price (USD):

$0.00

Best Value / Performance SiRF Star III GPS.
WAAS Enabled out of the box.
17hr battery life.
Includes the EXCLUSIVE Y-split car charger valued at $14.95 - strong enough to charge your PDA and GPS Simultaneously.

OnCourse SiRF Star III Bluetooth GPS Receiver (WAAS enabled)(FREE Arkon Mount)

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Warranty:

Returnable (see policy) |

Factory New |

1 Year Limited Warranty

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my first GPS unit/receiver. this thing IS TINY Indeed!! you can literally hide it anywhere. does a great job w/ my iGuidance software on my Audiovox XV6600 PocketPC. (had some issue w/ the iGuidan... By on 12/29/2005 4:20:21 PM

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State of the ART !! 1) This unit is so small, you won't believe it when you get it. The pictures on the web site make it look a whole lot bigger. 2) Excellent positioning outdoor, fine positioning ind... By on 1/13/2006 7:45:35 AM

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	OnCourse 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 3.1.1 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.
	Auto power off in 10 minutes if you turn off your PDA. This feature helps conserve battery life of the GPS receiver.
	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 (PDA, Laptop…) Via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile.
	A replaceable battery with larger capacity (1700mAh) enables the OnCourse Bluetooth GPS to run for up to 17 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.
	Download: User's Manual (PDF Format).
	[Optional] Download the latest GPS Info for Pocket PC with WM5.0 support (free GPS testing program, not required if you already have a GPS application) Warning: After you are done with testing the GPS receiver using GPSInfo, you must exit the application before launching another GPS application otherwise the GPS COMM Port on your PDA will be blocked.

General

Chipset	SiRF Star III, firmware V3.1.1(F)

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)

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

Operation Time	Default 17 hours after fully recharged, in continuous mode Programmable >20 hours, in trickle power mode

Environment

Operating temperature	-20 ° to 60 ° C

Humidity	5% to 95% Non-condensing

Dimension	72.5mm × 40.4mm × 23mm

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.


A	OnCourse Bluetooth GPS receiver and Rechargable Battery.
B	Car Charger with Y-split cable - Charging PDA & Bluetooth GPS Simultaneously x 1 (NOTE 1: Requires a proper power adapter provided by your PDA manufacturer, see picture below for an example for Dell Axim X50v) NOTE 2: We only provide the cable and you have to use the adapter supplied by your PDA manufacturer. If you do not have this adapter plug, you can only use the car charger for charging the BT-339.
C	International Travel Charger/AC (110V to 240V) Charger (Include US and Europe plugs).
D	Carrying pouch with belt-clip for GPS receiver. Not shown in the picture is the Utilities CD (with GPS testing program and user's manual in PDF format)

Free Arkon Universal PDA Vent Mount w/ 360° Swivel Vent Mount Pedestal (2nd Generation) valued at $24.95 or upgrade to your choice of any premium car mounts

NOTE: You are ONLY purchasing a GPS receiver in this package. Navigation Software and Maps are not included. You may purchase any GPS Navigation Software of your choice here or purchase a bundle package (GPS receiver with Navigation software) for maximum savings.