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Bob, et al, The new unit uses an SMA female, just like the previous version. The connector is mounted to the case, rather than soldered to the PCB, so that if the connector is damaged,? it does not take surgery to the PCB to repair the unit. The antenna is removable and you can use the AIO with most 2 meter antennas ( I would not try it using one of those 1 inch stubs with 20 Watts, however)? I would never tempt nature by saying a product is "waterproof", since there is literally no such thing, but its a tight case with an O-Ring seal, and the case perforations to mount the PCB and the antenna are closely fit and very tight. (It is probably more watertight than the Pelican case I used previously , which handled brief immersion with no damage.) If I get up the nerve to give one "The float test" I will let you know how it handles it!? I am confident that it will be fine for the tougher applications, like SAR, where gear tends to get a beating, and it should tolerate brief immersion.? The programming header adapter will have to be removed to close the case. The unit will include the programming cable and programming header.? 73, Allen AF6OF
On Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 10:53:18 AM PDT, Bob Burns AK9R <ak9r.lists@...> wrote:
Nice update. I have some questions: 1. Is the antenna removable? What connector does it use? SMA? 2. Is the unit relatively waterproof? I don't expect it to survive being dunked in a lake, but can it stand briefly getting a little wet in a rain shower? 3. Can the programming cable, the part that goes from the 4-pin header to DB9, be left attached? Thanks. Bob... On 11/01/2023 12:01 PM, vhsproducts via groups.io wrote: > We have? inventory in stock for the new Micro-Trak MT-AIO. It is a > little smaller, a little more powerful, and a bit lighter than the old > MT-AIO, which became a victim of Covid and supplier shortages. This new > version uses 4 X 18650 LiPo batteries instead of the old version's 8 X > AA batteries. With standard protected batteries, it puts out about 10 > Watts; with "unprotected" 18650 batteries, it can put out 17-20 Watts. > The GPS manufacturer claims it is good to 80KM altitude,? but we have > not been able to fly one yet to confirm this. Link for the addendum to > the manual: > <> |
