emd001
Member
Hey all,
So as previously stated I am hoping to get APRS setup in the truck during the christmas holidays. I want a GPS unit with map for navigation and also for object plotting and messaging. The budget is still up in the air, if I have a grand then obviously I will go with the kenwood D710A and the AVMap6 because that obviously is the ultimate APRS setup. But I also want to have a plan B when it comes time to execute. So now for the questions
1. I have seen the Nuvi 350 everywhere since it can work in the "dispatch" mode, I know this is a few year old GPS unit, does it still have some life or is it on its way out in terms of support by satellites and what not?
2. I think for the budget build I am pretty set on the OT2 since it looks like it is nice and easy to configure and use with the Nuvi and a 2 meter radio.
3a. Can I use any 2 meter radio or does it need to have a data port? I would put ease of use over price since this is my first time experimenting with any of this.
3b. I just ran across this rig tonight. IC-2200H 144MHz FM Transceiver - Features - Icom America I says all it needs is the GPS output through a serial cable correct? So this rig doesn't need a TNC between it and the Nuvi unit or am I completely reading this wrong?
I appreciate everyone here for the help and advice that is always available.
So as previously stated I am hoping to get APRS setup in the truck during the christmas holidays. I want a GPS unit with map for navigation and also for object plotting and messaging. The budget is still up in the air, if I have a grand then obviously I will go with the kenwood D710A and the AVMap6 because that obviously is the ultimate APRS setup. But I also want to have a plan B when it comes time to execute. So now for the questions
1. I have seen the Nuvi 350 everywhere since it can work in the "dispatch" mode, I know this is a few year old GPS unit, does it still have some life or is it on its way out in terms of support by satellites and what not?
2. I think for the budget build I am pretty set on the OT2 since it looks like it is nice and easy to configure and use with the Nuvi and a 2 meter radio.
3a. Can I use any 2 meter radio or does it need to have a data port? I would put ease of use over price since this is my first time experimenting with any of this.
3b. I just ran across this rig tonight. IC-2200H 144MHz FM Transceiver - Features - Icom America I says all it needs is the GPS output through a serial cable correct? So this rig doesn't need a TNC between it and the Nuvi unit or am I completely reading this wrong?
I appreciate everyone here for the help and advice that is always available.