I think the better option is the CompactFlash sleeve with the CompactFlash GPS. I use one with Winpilot on my Ipaq - it's a no-brainer to set up. They are readily available on eBay.
This is possibly an even better option than powering through a Cambridge Logger (Model 20 or 302) as it doesn't use the proprietry plug at the bottom of the Ipaq, just the simple power plug slot which is then easy to set up by buying a cigarette lighter charger for your Ipaq which already does the 12v - 5v conversion required. For those that fly club gliders, I think this is definately the best solution - as long as you are reasonably careful to have the Ipaq charged before you go flying, you can make up an angle bracket with suction cups and a small (3ah) SLA 12v battery fitted which gives you a completely self contained GPS solution that attaches to the canopy requiring no wiring, cables, etc. PDA current draw is quite OK when keeping the device topped up during operation, but actual charging can draw up to an amp. Regards, ____________ Nick Gilbert Lotus Notes Administrator - Hardy Wines [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 08/11/2006 10:05 AM Please respond to "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." <[email protected]> To [email protected] cc Subject Re: [Aus-soaring] GPS units - opinions please... If you choose the blue tooth option be sure to always clear running programs. Blue tooth wants active sync and that slows the connection down to never sometimes. GH -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Sent: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 9:28 AM Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] GPS units - opinions please... If the glider is already fitted with OzFlarm, its GPS and its barometric sensor output works well with XCSoar on a PDA. No need for a GPS plugin for the PDA. A.J. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Wilksch Sent: Tuesday, 7 November 2006 8:22 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] GPS units - opinions please... If its just for soaring, a PDA with GPS pluggin running XCsoar or Mobile SeeYou Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mitchell Preston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 8:31 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] GPS units - opinions please... > Groutings forum, > > I'm toying with the notion of buying a GPS unit; budget around $500. What > makes and models may be recommended by your good selves? > > Sandshoe fairy mulch, > > Mitch Preston. > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.29/520 - Release Date: 6-11-2006 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.29/520 - Release Date: 6-11-2006 _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring __________ NOD32 1.1856 (20061106) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more._______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
