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Re: new here - MTT4BT on a bicycle


 

I would ask that you start with the features you want while cycling, rather than a broad question of what is the best installation.? The best installation is one that servers your wants at your station - in this case on a bicycle.

For instance:
a) If you only want to send postion reports while cycling, then a simple tracker like the MT-AIO would work
??? just fine.????
??? Built in GPS and RF transmitter with a TT3 based tracker.
??? No interface with a Android phone, EXCEPT where the phone is attached to APRS-IS
??? and the phone's APRS client receives from the APRS-IS system.
b) MTT4BT adds many features (RX, DIGI,? BT to phone), but requires an external GPS.
??? You can add a display and keyboard (probably little value on a bicycle).
??? With the BT interafce to the Android phone, you add all the capability of the APRS client of the phone.
??? Most APRS clients prefer KISS interface and add a lot of features, but again difficult while bicycle mobile.
??? There are terminal programs available that 'should allow' you to configure the MTT4BT through BT.
??? They are typically less convenient than a computer - but mostly usable.

When I've used my MTT4 while riding, I just stick it in a fender bag with a 1/4 wave mag mount.? Sometimes inside the same bag - at the far end, but usually the mag mount is on its own bracket.? A small (1.4Ah Power Sonic) gell battery for power.? I typically run? it at 1 to 2 watts out, and turn off DIGI functions.

Robert Giuliano
KB8RCO



On Sunday, May 30, 2021, 9:47:23 AM EDT, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...> wrote:


Hi from Yellowknife, NT,

? I'm about to purchase a MTT4BT for portable use (powered by a lithium
battery).? Initally I plan to install it on my (recumbent) bicycle.? For
the bike minimal hardware (less space and weight) is the goal.? If a
surplus Android phone is connected by bluetooth what I can I do through
it, configuration? APRS texts?? In short, what is the most practical
hardware setup for a bicycle installation?

? ? Thanks,? Ron

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Ron VE8RT <ve8rt@...>





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