Commercial - Cumulus Update

Hi,

I have ordered a TeleType BlueTooth GPS for testing with Glide Navigator. I
may also order one from Transplant. I'll let you know how they work with my
3970 and Glide Navigator, and with the TeleType street mapping software.

I think the idea of a BlueTooth GPS is interesting, but I'm not yet
convinced they are as nice as you might first think. Since the battery only
lasts about 6 hours, you can't rely on them for long glider flights - unless
you power them with an extra battery, or the glider battery. Running power
to one is nearly as complicated as wiring a Garmin to your Pocket PC
directly. It will be fun to test them to see how convenient they are.

I agree they will be nice for use in a car - but again, I'll need to run
power to it for a long day in the car.

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring Supplies
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com

"Jim Kelly" wrote in message
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Hi Paul,

For your BlueTooth GPS you note:


This unit has not yet been tested with Glide Navigator II or WinPilot


You may have seen my recent post that all new iPaqs suitable for
gliding have BlueTooth . . . Any plans to test BlueTooth GPS
reliability in gliding soon???

These units make sense if they work, especially now that the costs are
getting lower. Folks who also like to use their GPS/iPaq in their car
will be greatly advantaged by buying a BlueTooth GPS.

Anyone else tried one extensively in a glider?

There are two issues I can see:
1. Reliable (BlueTooth) connection GPS to Pocket-PC.
2. Power. BlueTooth GPS units vary in their claimed battery life. Some
have disposable batteries, some rechargeable, most have the option to
be powered by (included) 12volt adapter. I suspect that some may not
need to be hard wired to the glider.

Cheers,

Jim Kelly


"Paul Remde" wrote in message
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| Hi,
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| I added a few new GPS products to my web site.
| http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/teletype.htm
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| I ordered a TeleType BlueTooth GPS for testing with my iPAQ 3970 and
Glide
| Navigator II. I'll let you know how it goes.
|
| Good Soaring,
|
| Paul Remde
| Cumulus Soaring Supplies
| http://www.cumulus-soaring.com
|
|