{"id":3981,"date":"2014-10-11T11:22:20","date_gmt":"2014-10-11T00:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.radio-active.net.au\/web3\/?page_id=3981"},"modified":"2014-10-11T11:22:34","modified_gmt":"2014-10-11T00:22:34","slug":"opentracker","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.radio-active.net.au\/web3\/APRS\/OpenTracker","title":{"rendered":"OpenTracker"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nOpenTracker<\/b><\/font>
\n
\n\"\"
\nStand Alone GPS Tracking Unit<\/b><\/font>
\n
\n\"\"<\/p>\n\n\n
\nOpenTracker<\/B>
\nis a GPS position encoder which, when connected to a GPS and a radio,
\nwill transmit its location at an adjustable rate.
\nIt works by modulating the GPS data into tones that can be transmitted
\nthrough any radio system – UHF, VHF, Trunked. If you are looking for a
\ntracking system using another technology you may like to look at our Choosing<\/a> page.
\nOpenTracker is a construction project providing an inexpensive way to build a
\nmobile tracker without the need for a full TNC.
\nIt is configured by connecting to a computer’s serial port, and running a
\nsimple configuration tool which allows setting of all user options.
\n

\nOpenTracker includes the following features :-
\n
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OSI Certified Open Source Software
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\"\"  <\/td>\n\nFLASH memory allows firmware to be updated or replaced in seconds
\n
\n\"\"\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"  <\/td>\n\nOn-board temperature and battery voltage sensors
\n
\n\"\"\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"  <\/td>\n\nCounter function – count input signals with optional reset on transmit
\n<\/p>\n

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\"\"  <\/td>\n\nUses the same cables as the Kantronics KPC-3\/3+ and Byonics TinyTrak3
\n
\n\"\"\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"  <\/td>\n\nSmartBeaconing support for adaptive transmit rate
\n
\n\"\"\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"  <\/td>\n\nAPRS support for position, course\/speed, altitude, symbol, and comment
\n
\n\"\"\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"  <\/td>\n\nAPRS compressed position formats (optional)
\n
\n\"\"\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"  <\/td>\n\n1200 baud and 300 baud firmware versions available
\n
\n\"\"\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"  <\/td>\n\nUses any combination of $GPRMC, $GPGGA, and $GPGLL NMEA sentences
\n
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Quartz crystal clock source for excellent temperature stability
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\"\"  <\/td>\n\nDual configuration support – selectable by jumper, voltage, altitude, speed,
\nor temperature
\n
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\"\"  <\/td>\n\nCan report number of satellites in use and HDOP
\n
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\"\"  <\/td>\n\nLow voltage inhibit to prevent draining car batteries when unattended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n\n\n\n
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\nUsually the OpenTracker is connected to the microphone input of a radio
\n(generally a 2-meter handheld or mobile.) Data from a GPS receiver gets
\nencoded and transmitted in APRS format, and in many parts of the world
\nthere’s an extensive digipeater and gateway network that’ll get the data
\nonto the Internet. From there you can access it through websites like
\nOpenAPRS, APRS World and Findu.com.<\/p>\n

\nIt has onboard temperature and voltage sensors, and it’ll also connect to a
\nnumber of different weather stations, including the 1-Wire weather
\ninstrument from AAG.<\/p>\n

\nThe OpenTracker is a transmit-only device. It can’t receive or decode any
\ndata itself. If you’re using the APRS network and you’ve got Internet
\naccess, you don’t even need to decode anything off the air – IGate stations
\nwill do that for you. For other applications, the simplest way to start
\nreceiving data is to install a soundcard modem program like AGWPE, and
\nsimply connect a scanner or radio to your computer’s audio input.<\/p>\n

Free firmware updates are released on a regular basis to add new features.
\nUpgrading the firmware version, or switching between tracking and weather
\nfirmware (or any other special purpose firmware) is easily done through a
\nserial cable using the configuration program.<\/p>\n

\nSee the hardware section for schematics and board layout files if you want
\nto build your own unit from scratch, or buy a kit or assembled unit from the
\nonline store.<\/p>\n

\nPricing<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/p>\n

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OpenTracker Pricing<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\t\tOpenTracker Kit – A$70<\/b>
\n\t\t <\/p>\n		Includes a OpenTracker chip, PCB, and all components excluding cables.
\nIncludes Case. With large 5V regulator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

\t\tOpenTracker Chip – A$35<\/b>
\n\t\t <\/p>\n

Replacement IC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\t\tOpenTracker Built and Tested – A$110<\/b>
\n\t\t <\/p>\n		For those not interested in soldering together the kit. Case included.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\t\tOpenTracker Case – A$10<\/b>
\n\t\t <\/p>\n		The OpenTracker is designed to fit this translucent plastic case.
\nThe case is pre-cut with holes for the DB-9 connectors. Also suits the WeatherTrak and the TinyTrak3.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\t\tProgramming Cable – A$10<\/b>
\n\t\t <\/p>\n		OpenTracker3 Female To Female Gender Changer needed to connect a OpenTracker to the computer for
\nconfiguration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\t\tGPS for OpenTracker – A$176<\/b><\/p>\n

\t\t <\/p>\n

A cheap GPS with integrated voltage regulator to plug straight into the
\nOpenTracker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\t\tPostage – A$5<\/b>
\n\t\t <\/p>\n		Postage per order<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
\n

After ordering a kit or a chip, be sure to download
\nthe configuration software and documentaion.
\nYou can view the files HERE<\/A><\/p>\n

\nPostage – $A5<\/FONT><\/p>\n

\n

NOTE: This is *PER ORDER*, not per item.<\/p>\n

\nPayments<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/p>\n

We accept a number of payment methods. The most popular are Direct Deposit,
\nCheque and PayPal. B-Pay, PostBillPay and Credit Card are available too. To find out more about paying us, please visit
\nour payments page<\/a><\/p>\n

\nOrders can be placed by sending a cheque or money order to :-<\/p>\n

\n
Radioactive Networks
\n
POBox 169
\n
Ingleburn NSW 2565
\n
Australia<\/p>\n

\nWhen ordering please provide an email address so that I can advise when the
\nunits have been shipped.<\/p>\n

\n


\nA
\nGender Changer Null Modem Adapter
\nis needed to connect a OpenTracker to a computer.
\n
<\/p>\n
\nGPS to Suit<\/b><\/font>
\n<\/p>\n

\nHaicom Hi-204 series waterproof – $180<\/p>\n

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OpenTracker Stand Alone GPS Tracking Unit OpenTracker is a GPS position encoder which, when connected to a GPS and a radio, will transmit its location at an adjustable rate. It works by modulating the GPS data into tones that can …<\/p>\n

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