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Re: Temperature only transmitter


 

The Micro-Trak products based on the TT3 also have built in temperature sensors. Most use the LM335Z, which can be removed and remotely placed, or through an auxiliary input. The RTG-FA is pretty popular for RV's, Trailers, etc. ( The hardest part in these beasts is always trying to find a way to mount a decent antenna to the shell) The TT3 does not allow storing a fixed location. You can either allow the unit ( In configuration) to send packets even though there is not a valid GPS position being fed to the TT3, or add a GPS. Having a GPS attached is probably a good idea if your Trailer might actually move. FYI, the RTG can "sleep" the GPS between scheduled transmissions to save power, and this will also minimize the internal temperature of the board, enough so at least to perhaps avoid having to add an external temperature sensor.?

I think Scott Miller's OpenTrack product has the ability to change config based on various factors, i.e, Altitude, temperature, supply Voltage ( Scott, sorry if I am getting any of these wrong) so it may be a little better suited to your application.

73,

Allen AF6OF

On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 11:19 AM Rob Giuliano via <kb8rco=[email protected]> wrote:
Both versions of the TT4 (built & kit) have a temperature sensor on the board.? However, these are likely inside the case and not a good indication of ambient.

I'd suggest an external sensor conbected to another input.??


On Mon, Mar 22, 2021 at 10:42 PM, Arnold "Arnie" Johnson
<arniej.nh@...> wrote:

I believe the TinyTrak 4 (non-kit) has a temperature sensor on the board and could be used to transmit the temperature via APRS.

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Arnie, N1BAC (-9 when mobile)

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of kz7smc@...
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 4:04 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [TinyTrak] Temperature only transmitter

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I'm looking for a way to monitor the temperature inside my travel trailer that I could track via APRS on my HT.? Any ideas or has someone already figured the best way to do this?? I want to monitor the temp for the rare occasion when I may have to leave my dog unattended.

Thanks for any input.

Steve? W7SMC


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73, Arnie, N1BAC

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