Vombatidae
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I need a GPS tracker for a planned August launch. It won't really be going that high or (hopefully) drifting that far, but I want some experience with it before I put it in something more extreme.
Requirements are:
- 900MHz (no mobile service to speak of at the launch site)
- Communicates with my Android phone
- Doesn't require me to solder SMDs
- Reasonably priced (i.e. two trackers + ground station < $500)
- Available no later than mid June, so I can integrate into the av bay and ground test
- Fits in 54mm coupler
Preferences include:
- Fits in 38mm coupler
- Handles two or more trackers per ground station
- Capable of handling longer ranges/altitudes in case I go somewhere with higher waivers.
All things being equal, I would order the Featherweight for the announced features and because I've been very happy with my Raven 3. However, my hopes of having it in hand and talking to my Android in time are dwindling. The BRB900, Eggfinder, TeleGPS, and others I've seen don't meet my requirements as far as I can tell, but I'm open to suggestions.
Thoughts?
Requirements are:
- 900MHz (no mobile service to speak of at the launch site)
- Communicates with my Android phone
- Doesn't require me to solder SMDs
- Reasonably priced (i.e. two trackers + ground station < $500)
- Available no later than mid June, so I can integrate into the av bay and ground test
- Fits in 54mm coupler
Preferences include:
- Fits in 38mm coupler
- Handles two or more trackers per ground station
- Capable of handling longer ranges/altitudes in case I go somewhere with higher waivers.
All things being equal, I would order the Featherweight for the announced features and because I've been very happy with my Raven 3. However, my hopes of having it in hand and talking to my Android in time are dwindling. The BRB900, Eggfinder, TeleGPS, and others I've seen don't meet my requirements as far as I can tell, but I'm open to suggestions.
Thoughts?