Re: gps receiver with linux

From: S. Cargo (scargo_at_muxnet.com)
Date: 11/04/04 

Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 20:49:39 -0600

JiggaHertz wrote:

> On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 09:46:04 -0600, Nathan wrote:

>> I don't know if your laptop has USB, but for laptop use, I find the
>> USB GPS 'mouse' is the best bet. They're small, inexpensive and are
>> powered by the laptop so you only have a single cord to worry about.
>>
>> http://www.gpscity.com/gps/brados/2012.1.3384970736810245415/laptopgps.html
>>
>
> Thanks, this was exactly what I was looking for. Do you have any
> recommendations on any of the gps usb mice on gpscity? The Garmin 18 -
> USB says
>
> The output format on the OEM 18 USB will only work with the Garmin
> MapSource Software. The GPS unit will not do live tracking with any other
> software available.

OK.. I never noticed that.. I just use the cheapo Rayming TN-200 ($92)
It's based on the SiRF Star chip set which is pretty common. It outputs
NMEA 0183 data which is understood by just about all generic GPS software.

I've used mine for a year.. I've travelled from North the Canadian border
to the Mexican border and from the Mississippi to the Pacific and always
knew exactly where I was :)

The only bad thing is that the internal memory only lasts a few days
after the unit has been unplugged. When the memory goes, you have
to use the supplied software to put the unit in command mode and
change the setting.

>
> Does this mean I couldn't use one of the opensource programs that supports
> the NMEA format?

The TN-200 outputs NMEA 0183 data which is understood by just about all generic
GPS software.

I just did one more check and came up with this....

http://rayming.com/faq_details/faq_tn200.asp#q4

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