Qstarz 818 eXtreme Bluetooth GPS Receiver (51 ch MTK, 32hrs, 1-5Hz Configurable, Dual USB/Bluetooth)

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984

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$64.85

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Qstarz eXtreme Bluetooth GPS Receiver (51 ch MTK, 32hrs, 1-5Hz Configurable, Dual USB/Bluetooth)(Your Choice of Free Mount)

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1 Year Limited Warranty

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	Qstarz BT-Q818 eXtreme Super 51-Channel Bluetooth GPS Receiver comes with the new MTK generation GPS chipset with 51 channels tracking, provides hyper performance to meet the market’s expectation by fastest position fix with its high speed calculating technology. Ultra low power consumption allows you to navigate up to 32 hours which is much longer than SiRF Star III. Furthermore, it combines wireless Bluetooth and wired G-Mouse functions for your convenience plus 1~5Hz adjustable compatibility giving you even higher positioning and accuracy purpose during eXtreme sports. Main features
	Adopt MTK chipset with high sensitivity to -158dBm
	Up to 32hrs operating time for GPS navigation
	Fast Position Fix ,Cold start 36s, Warn start 33s,Hot start 1s
	G-Mouse + Bluetooth in one: wired and wireless GPS receiver
	Adjustable 1~5Hz update rate for the demand of eXtreme sports
	Smart power control – Auto On-Off function
	Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) in 10m wirelessly Optional (Not applicable if using the Qstarz Q818 Extreme via Bluetooth) Setup Instruction for using the included USB Cable: To use it with Microsoft Streets and Trips (all versions) or other GPS navigation software that accepts only 4800 baud rate, you will have to install the GPS Gate (download free trial version here) software to downgrade the baud rate from 115000 to 4800 bps. Here are the steps to do so: Install GPS Gate software. Free trial from http://franson.com/gpsgate/download.asp?platform=winxp Install USB Driver using the instruction here: http://www.buygpsnow.com/driver/pdf/Setup_Guide_for_USB_GPS_Receiver.pdf Insert the USB plug into your USB port with the Bluetooth GPS receiver connected, select Input tap in GPS Gate, use the COM Port in step 2 above (refer to the PDF guide for complete details), select either 115000 as baud rate, and click on the "Open" button. Then click on the Output tab, select "Virtual COM port" in the "Add output - to where GPS Data is set section and click on "add". A new virtual COM Port number will be added in the Active output section. If a Virtual COM Port 2 is created, you may now proceed to configure your GPS application to use COM 2 (optional: if promprted for baud rate, select 4800).

General

GPS Chip	MTK GPS Module

Frequency	L1, 1575.42MHz

C/A Code	1.023MHz chip rate

Channels	51-CH Performance Tracking

Antenna (Internal)	Built-in patch antenna with LNA

Sensitivity	Tracking -158dBm

Datum	WGS84

Performance Characteristic

Position	Without aid: 3.0m 2D-RMS

Accuracy	<3m CEP(50%) without SA (horizontal)DGPS (WAAS, ENGOS, MSAS): 2.5m

Velocity	Without aid: 0.1m/s, DGPS (WAAS, ENGOS, MSAS):0.05m/s

Time	50 ns RMS

Cold/Warm/Hot Start	36/33/1 sec, average

Dynamic Condition

Altitude	<18,000m

Velocity	<515m/sec

Acceleration	<4g

Protocol

GPS Output Data	Protocol: NMEA 0183 (V3.01) -GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC

Baud Rate	115,200 bps

Power

Battery Life	Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery, Up to 32 hrs after fully charged

Bluetooth

Standard	Fully compliant with Bluetooth V1.2

Bluetooth Profile	Serial Port Profiles (SPP), Up to 15 meters

Others

Size / Weight	72.2 (L) X 46.5 (W) X 20 (H) mm / 64.7g (battery included)

Storage Temperature	- 20 Ž to + 60 Ž

Operating Temperature	- 10 Ž to + 60 Ž

Charging	0 Ž to + 45 Ž

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.

	GPS Unit BT-Q818 eXtreme Bluetooth GPS Receiver x 1
	Lithium-ION Rechargeable x 1
	Cigarette Adapter x 1
	mini USB Cable x 1
	Travel Charger x 1
	Driver CD x 1
	User’s Manual x 1
	Warranty Card x1
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