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I'm finishing up a 54mm min diameter rocket, and looking at the fin can -- assuming I'll always fly with the same length motor, any reason I can't use the motor casing as a coupler to the airframe where the drogue lives ? Greg

Just in time for LDRS 33, reduced prices on selected GPS/APRS transmitters! Among others, the price for the 70cm 16mw BeeLine GPS has been reduced to $215, and now integrates the USB interface and battery charger onto a single board. https://bigredbee.com/new_prices.htm Greg Clark TRA 7960

If anyone needs any BigRedBee gear for LDRS 33 , let me know so I can get it ready in advance. I'll have a limited selection of GPS / RF Transmitters for sale on-site. 10% off (and no sales tax) for orders placed before before July 4, onsite delivery only, use coupon code LDRS33

I bought a Baofeng UV-5RE from Amazon for about $45, and a bluetooth TNC from https://www.mobilinkd.com for about the same price. The TNC plugs into the audio output of the radio, and decodes the APRS packets from my BigRedBee APRS transmitter (or any other APRS transmitter). To display the...

70cm BeeLine transmitters with version 122 of the firmware have a bug that adds some extra delays after the beeps are sent and before the ID String is resent. Go here to read about the fix: https://bigredbee.com/bug_ver_122.htm To summarize, the problem is fixed by downloading a new version...

The 900Mhz BeeLine GPS has been updated to use a u-blox NEO-6 GPS module instead of the Trimble Lassen IQ. This new GPS chipset is much more sensitive, allowing for quicker lock times after motor burnout. The G-switch option has been eliminated, and the memory upgraded to one that is 8x larger...

Changes to 70cm BeeLine GPS October 9, 2012 BigRedBee has recently completed the transition to a new version of the 70cm Beeline GPS. Major highlights include a new u-blox NEO-6 GPS module as well as a 100mw amplified version. The 50-channel u-blox NEO-6 offers increased GPS...

Here's a *very* preliminary start on the documentation, but it does give you some ideas of the capabilities of the BRB900 transmitter and receiver, as well as the software to configure the transmitter. https://bigredbee.com/docs/BLGPS/brb900.pdf Greg

The final round of boards has arrived, so I'm preparing to take orders, but have no idea what the demand for this will be. Raise your hand and send me an email ([email protected]) if this is something you might be interested in. 1) Base model: Everything you need for both the transmit...

BigRedBee, LLC https://www.bigredbee.com Press Release September 16, 2010 BigRedBee is pleased to announce that it has completed the development of a license free GPS tracker and matching receiver. A Trimble Lassen IQ GPS receiver is paired with 900 Mhz FCC Certified Module. Several models...

Someone I know is selling their unused 70cm BeeLine GPS on Rocketry planet. Normally a $295 value, he's selling it for just $245. Good deal if you're already thinking about buying one..... -- Greg

BigRedBee, LLC is pleased to announce two new enhancements to the BeeLine GPS Telemetry transmitter. Digital Telemetry: The status of up to 4 digital inputs may be included in the data packet. Flight events such as airframe seperation or motor ignition can be transmitted by connecting a...

I was running phpbb2 forums on my bigredbee.com website, then my hard drive crashed. Had I thought of it, I would have backed up the database using the phpbb2 interface, but, of course, I didn't. :cry: I reloaded everything, and now have php, phpbb2 and mysql back up and running...

Hi everyone, Over the past couple of weeks, we've done some serious range testing on the BeeLineGPS: 1) A group from Stanford University incorporated the BeeLineGPS as part of their high altitude balloon payload, reaching an altitude of more than 85,000 '. Some GPS units lock up above a...

If you had a choice, which would be your preferred method of payment? Credit Card, or PayPal ? -- Greg

Nasa's Student Launch Initiative requires that all rockets have a tracking device onboard. BigRedBee is pleased to offer a 15% discount on all BeeLine transmitters and BeeLine GPS telemtry devices to SLI teams. Please contact me for more information. -- Greg

Does anyone have a part number (digikey/mouser) for the small data connector on the Perfectflite MAWD?

BigRedBee will be at XPRS! Pre-order a BeeLine Transmitter Package for just $85 and save $10 (and no shipping charges). Please contact me directly by September 15th to take advantage of this special offer. Special offer only available to XPRS attendees.

Current BeeLine GPS Transmitters require a ham license. What if a version where made available that did NOT require a ham license, but instead required the purchase of a dedicated receiver? Cost for the transmitter would be about the same, but the receiver would be another $200 or so...

My goal is to get a BeeLine Transmitter or GPS in all 50 states. We're over half way there. If you live in one of the following states you'll receive FREE SHIPPING. This offer will last until all states are spoken for. https://www.bigredbee.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=50 Combine...