Primary and Backup Altimeters:


GPS:


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Completely integrated: RF transmitter, GPS and RF antennas, GPS Module, and battery all in one small package. |
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Lithium-Poly battery lasts for more than 8 hours. |
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Transmits on ANY frequency in the 70cm band (in 125 hz steps) |
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APRS compatible -- uses standard decoding hardware |
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Integrated active GPS patch antenna -- external antenna available |
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Battery Backup for GPS module for quick lock times |
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Power Management: User programmable transmit rates |
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Compatible with existing BeeLine Serial Adapters and Chargers |
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Optional SMA RF antenna connection |
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Field - upgradeable firmware |
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Range: 20 miles line of site. |
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Flight data stored in non-volatile memory -- compatible with Google Earth |
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1.25" x 3", weighs about 2 ounces, and fits in a 38mm body tube (or a 54mm nose cone) |
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Transmits latitude, longitude, altitude, course and speed. |
Locator Beacon:

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FM Modulation (CW available by special request) |
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Frequency optimized for the 70cm amateur radio band |
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Frequency range user programmable in 250Hz steps from 420-450 Mhz |
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1/4 wavelength whip antenna |
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Optional SMA antenna connector |
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Output power user selectable from -20 to +12 dBm |
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Small size: less then 1"x2", fits inside a 29mm body tube and weighs less than 1/2 ounce! |
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PC programmable call sign, frequency, and tone parameters (requires optional serial port adapter) |
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On board voltage regulator for 4-12 volt input |
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Low voltage battery protection |
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Range: Tested on the ground to over 5 miles, and over 180 *miles* in the air! |
Options:
Serial programming adapter:
TTL to RS232 converter required to modify transmitter parameters (including frequency)
Lithium-poly battery
Small, lightweight, rechargeable battery lasts more than 48 hours
Lithium-Poly battery charger