Hello.
I had an idea the other day, and I am thinking of implimenting this idea, and thought I woud ask on here if anyone else has attempted this idea before I get around to starting this little project.
I had the idea of adding a GPS module inside the 996 so you did not have to worry about feeding a serial cable through the bowls of your vehicle to get the GPS feature to work. I don't think it woud be that hard, though I might be wrong.
There is a number of small GPS OEM boards which you can buy, which output MNEA at 4800 baud rate. All you need for them is power and an antenna. So I thought maybe one of these could be mounted inside the 996, with an antenna connector on the rear, and a power switch. It could be wired inside for power and connection to the 996's rear serial port.
There may be more to this project then I am aware of at this stage, but to me it seems a good idea. Anyone else thought of, or considered adding a GPS inside the 996? Has anyone done it even?
Maybe UPman could consider this in future Uniden mobile models. Maybe an add on GPS card that slots into the rear. I think many 996 owners don't use this feature because of the hassle of obtaining a suitable GPS for the scanner and going through hooking it up. Would be much easier to simply hook up a GPS antenna to the rear thats fore sure. Ever tried running a serial cable through the dash of your car? Its a hassle let me tell you. Maybe Uniden could add a GPS in the future, and even supply an antenna for it. I know this woudl cost a bit more, so maybe it could be an option. What do you think??
I had an idea the other day, and I am thinking of implimenting this idea, and thought I woud ask on here if anyone else has attempted this idea before I get around to starting this little project.
I had the idea of adding a GPS module inside the 996 so you did not have to worry about feeding a serial cable through the bowls of your vehicle to get the GPS feature to work. I don't think it woud be that hard, though I might be wrong.
There is a number of small GPS OEM boards which you can buy, which output MNEA at 4800 baud rate. All you need for them is power and an antenna. So I thought maybe one of these could be mounted inside the 996, with an antenna connector on the rear, and a power switch. It could be wired inside for power and connection to the 996's rear serial port.
There may be more to this project then I am aware of at this stage, but to me it seems a good idea. Anyone else thought of, or considered adding a GPS inside the 996? Has anyone done it even?
Maybe UPman could consider this in future Uniden mobile models. Maybe an add on GPS card that slots into the rear. I think many 996 owners don't use this feature because of the hassle of obtaining a suitable GPS for the scanner and going through hooking it up. Would be much easier to simply hook up a GPS antenna to the rear thats fore sure. Ever tried running a serial cable through the dash of your car? Its a hassle let me tell you. Maybe Uniden could add a GPS in the future, and even supply an antenna for it. I know this woudl cost a bit more, so maybe it could be an option. What do you think??