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GTrek II GPS Data Recorder

These days we’re using GPS tracking more and more. Whether it’s on a Sat Nav or a smartphone, we can always find out where we are and where we’re going. But what about where we’ve been? That’s where the GTrek II GPS Data Recorder comes in.

Why would we need to know where we’ve been? Well, runners and cyclists have already begun to use this kind of data as a vital part of their training. But it’s handy for logging any long journey – whether it’s a ramble in the countryside or a round-the-world trip. Now you can share your interesting trips with friends, show the way to local points of interest, or just log your day to day life.

Sync with Google Earth
But if all this sounds a bit creepy, don’t worry. You can easily switch the GTrek II off. When you’re ready to begin your trip just switch the GTrek II to “Log” mode and it’ll begin recording data. There’s no screen or any feedback beyond a single flashing orange LED to show it’s working. So the battery will last an enormous 25 hours. Unlike many similar gadgets, the GTrek II doesn’t broadcast any signal. So you can use it safely on aeroplanes and even track your movements across the continents.

When you get home, plug the device into your PC and upload your journey data. It’ll automatically show your where you've been using Google Maps or Google Earth; and give you an accurate readout of the distance you’ve covered, speeds and altitudes. For a real treat you can even use Google Earth’s free software to watch a 3D replay of your trip in real time. This is particularly satisfying if you’ve used the GTrek II to log your day at Alton Towers. “Arms in the air, everybody... weeeeeee!”

Although it won’t take photos itself, you can easily synchronise the clock on your digital camera with the GTrek II’s internal clock. This way it’ll know exactly where you were when each shot was taken, and update your route information with your pictures – a far more exciting way to show off your holiday snaps.

Product Features:

    GPS data-logger records where you’ve been
    Fully automatic. Just switch it on and put it in your pocket or bag
    Connect to a PC and export the data into Google Maps or Google Earth. View your route data, speeds and altitudes
    Battery lasts around 25 hours
    Geotag the digital photos taken on your route
    Perfect for mapping hikes, runs, ski routes, bike rides and long journeys

Technical Specifications:

    General
    GPS Chip: MTK
    Frequency: L1,1575.42 MHZ
    C/A Code: 1.023MHz chip rate
    Channels: 66 CH for tracking
    Antenna: Built‐in patch antenna with LNA
    Datum: WGS‐84

    Acquisition
    Cold Start: 35 sec, average
    Warm Start: 34 sec, average
    Hot Start: 1.5 sec, average
    AGPS: <15sec

    Power
    Battery: Li‐Ion (re‐chargable 1000mAH)
    Charging time: 3hrs (Typical full charge)
    Operation Time: 26hrs
    Power Charge: Mini USB (optional mains charger)

    Environmental
    Operating: ‐10°C to +60°C
    Storage: ‐20°C to +60°C
    Charging: 0°C to +40°C
    Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% non‐condensing

    Accuracy (none DGPS)
    Position
        Without aid: 3.0m 2D‐RMS
        DGPS: 2.5m, 2D‐RMS
    Velocity
        Without aid: 0.1m/s
        DGPS: 0.05m/s
    Sensitivity ‐165dBm (tracking)

    Dynamic
    Altitude: <18,000m
    Velocity: <515m/sec
    Acceleration: 4g

    Interface
    Bluetooth: version 1.2 compliant
    Output: Power Class2 (10 meter in free space)
    Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz

    Protocol
    NMEA‐0183 (V3.01) ‐ GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC (default)
    Data bit: 8, stop bit:1 (Default)
    Baud Rate 115,200

Dimensions:

    Measures approximately 7.2cm(H) x 4.7cm(W) x 2cm(D)
    Weighs approximately 64g

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