I'd like to know, from those in the know, why Uniden hasn't either:
A) included a GPS chip in the 436HP, such as most cell phones, cameras, and even some metal detectors have. Then this feature wouldn't require an external puck, with it's associated exposed wiring issues...
BTW, GPS chips are cheap.
or
B) at least offer or allow use of an external GPS that does not require a serial-usb converter (even though it comes with their GPS. I mean, c'mon Uniden... who still uses serial ports? Even laptop computers haven't had them for YEARS. You make a product without a serial port, then sell a GPS with a serial port, and require a serial to usb converter dongle.
Or is this too much to ask for a $600 scanner?
A) included a GPS chip in the 436HP, such as most cell phones, cameras, and even some metal detectors have. Then this feature wouldn't require an external puck, with it's associated exposed wiring issues...
BTW, GPS chips are cheap.
or
B) at least offer or allow use of an external GPS that does not require a serial-usb converter (even though it comes with their GPS. I mean, c'mon Uniden... who still uses serial ports? Even laptop computers haven't had them for YEARS. You make a product without a serial port, then sell a GPS with a serial port, and require a serial to usb converter dongle.
Or is this too much to ask for a $600 scanner?