Make Your PC a GPS
The WAAS enabled BU-353, by GlobalSat, GPS Receiver can be utilized in a variety of applications that may require a magnetic mounting with a waterproof configuration. With a non-slip base and its compact design, the BU-353 is completely self-contained and waterproof. It incorporates the latest SiRF Star III GPS chipset and a 20-channel active patch antenna so you receive the highest degree of GPS accuracy.
Typical application may include, but not limited to marine, aviation, and commercial environments in such uses as fire truck, police cars, buses, utility & long haul vehicles. The extended 5 foot long cable allows for easy routing behind headliners and side panels to terminate at a USB connector for interfacing with your Laptop / ibook. / PowerBook.
US GlobalSat BU-353 includes a driver to convert the USB port into a virtual COM port so it can work with these and most any other NMEA compliant mapping software on the market today:
Fugawi, Microsoft Streets & Trips (2002 and above), Rand McNally StreetFinder, DeLorme Street Atlas (8.0 and above), and Precision mapping Traveler 5.0
The US GlobalSat BU-353 Features:1. SiRF Star III High Performance GPS chipset - WAAS
2. High sensitivity (Tracking Sensitivity: -159 dBm)
3. Extremely fast TTFF (Time To First Fix) at low signal level
4. Support NMEA 0183 data protocol
5. Built-in SuperCap to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition
6. Built-in patch antenna.
7. Super-cohesive magnetic for mounting on the car
8. USB interface connection port.
9. Waterproof and non-slip on the bottom.
10. LED indicator for GPS fix or not fix. LED OFF: Receiver switch off, LED ON: No fix, signal searching, LED Flashing: Position fixed.
