[OSM-talk-be] The Gisteq GPS USB Dongle

[Marc Coevoet]

Hello,

Did anybody use this one:
http://www.expansys.be/d.aspx?i=178141

for sale at Maplins too:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=256536&C=SO&U=strat15


I want to use it with linux.


Tech data/info:
GiSTEQ’s USB GPS dongle is GPS receiver with a size of a USB drive. Its 
compact size makes it ultraportable for its users. As the rise of the 
Netbook, the demand of GPS-enabled computing is continuing to increase. 
With GiSTEQ’s USB GPS, user can easily add GPS function to their 
Netbooks, Eee PCs, UMPCs or Laptops for different applications. It’s 
compatible with most desktop mapping software available in the market. 
Baud rate is adjustable for different purposes. It is also optimized for 
superb performance. The 65 parallel channels and the -160dBm sensitivity 
provide short start-up time and fast signal acquisition. Having fast 
time-to-first-fix and the high sensitivity chipset, the USB dongle 
offers great performance even in urban canyons. AGPS and SBAS (WAAS, 
EGNOS) support are also available in the GPS unit.

*Package Includes:*

* 1 GPS USB Dongle Receiver
* 1 Software CD
* 1 USB cable
* User's Manual *Additional Features: *

* Add GPS to your laptop/Netbook
* Compact - USB drive size
* High sensitivity GPS receiver
* 65 channels "all in view" tracking
* SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS) support
* Compatible with most GPS mapping software
* AGPS support
* Support most laptop, Eee PC/Netbook, UMPC
* Compatible with Windows and Mac


•Specification•65 channels satellite tracking•Cold/Warm/Hot start time: 
29/10/1 seconds•Superior sensitivity: -160dBm tracking•Update Rate: 1 Hz 
(max)•Dynamics: 4G (39.2 m/sec2)•Dimension: 2.89 in (L) x 1.06 in (W) x 
0.39 in (H)•Support standard NMEA-0183 at 4800/9600/19200/38400 bps•GPS 
protocol: NMEA +0183 - GGA, GSA, GSV, GLL, RMC, VTG, ZDA•DATUM: WGS84 
(User Definable)•Support AGPS•SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS) support•Support G-mouse 
function•Accuracy:•o Position: 5m CEP without SA•o Velocity: 0.1m/sec, 
without SA•o Time: +/- 50ns synchronized to GPS time•Operation Limits: 
Altitude <18,000 m or Velocity < 515 m/s•Operating Temperature: -40 
degrees celsius to 85 degrees celsius; Humidity: 5% ~ 95%•USB 2.0•USB 
powered•Power Consumption <42 mA (1Hz standard version)




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