MicroTrak300 - Revision history

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UR3IRS at 04:13, 17 February 2009

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 '''MicroTrak300''' -- is a small 300mW transmit-only APRS tracker. It is available from [http://www.byonics.com/ Byonics].
-A 2-meter FM transmitter combined with a TinyTrak 3 controller chip that provides an easy and inexpensive way to build a small APRS tracker. Just plug in a GPS receiver, and track!
+A 2-meter FM transmitter combined with a [[TinyTrak 3]] controller chip that provides an easy and inexpensive way to build a small APRS tracker. Just plug in a GPS receiver, and track!
 * No need to tie up an expensive radio for APRS tracking
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 Micro-Trak 300 is available on 144.800 MHz, transmits 300 mW and is sold as a built and tested unit.
-The Micro-Trak 300 PCB measures 82 x 25mm. Because of its small size and light weight it is ideal for portable and airborne operations.
+The Micro-Trak 300 PCB measures 82 x 25 mm. Because of its small size and light weight it is ideal for portable and airborne operations.
 An on-board 5 volt regulator provides an optional 200 mA power output for your GPS receiver. (Many applications, including the use of the device with hand-held GPS units, will not require the 5 volt output of the Micro-Track.) The entire system runs well on 9-15 volts DC, and draws only about 10 milliamps in standby, and increases to 180 milliamps during transmissions (which last approximately 1/3 of a second using MIC-E). This provides for a very efficient battery-powered package. The transmitter will typically run for about 25 hours on a nine-volt battery with 2 minute check-ins.

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 [[Image:Mt-300.jpg|thumb|right|350px|MicroTrak 300]]
-The MicroTrak300 is a small 300mW transmit-only APRS tracker. It is available from [http://www.byonics.com/ Byonics].
+'''MicroTrak300''' -- is a small 300mW transmit-only APRS tracker. It is available from [http://www.byonics.com/ Byonics].
 A 2-meter FM transmitter combined with a TinyTrak 3 controller chip that provides an easy and inexpensive way to build a small APRS tracker. Just plug in a GPS receiver, and track!

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 * Current consumption: 180mA nominal transmit
 * Data rate: 300, 1200 Baud AFSK
-* PCB Dimensions 1 X 3.3 Inches
+* Modulation bandwidth @ -3dB 3 KHz
-* Weight < 1 ounce
+* TX select to full RF <5 ms
 * RF Power Output +25.7 dBm (max)
 * Spurious emissions -40 dBm
 * FM Deviation 3.5 kHz (Peak)
 * Operating temperature: -10°C to +60°C
 * Storage temperature: -30°C to +70°C

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 * PCB Dimensions 1 X 3.3 Inches
 * Weight < 1 ounce
 * Operating temperature: -10°C to +60°C
 * Storage temperature: -30°C to +70°C

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 * PCB Dimensions 1 X 3.3 Inches
 * Weight < 1 ounce
 == Link ==

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	Note: Micro-Trak 300 is a transmitter only. It does not receive radio signals, and therefore may occasionally transmit over other stations. This is normally not a problem due to the power level of the MicroTrak 300.		Note: Micro-Trak 300 is a transmitter only. It does not receive radio signals, and therefore may occasionally transmit over other stations. This is normally not a problem due to the power level of the MicroTrak 300.
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		+	== Technical Summary ==
		+	* Transmit power: 300mW (24.7dBm) nominal
		+	* Operating frequency: 144.390 MHZ , or 144.800 MHZ
		+	* Supply range: 9-15 VDC
		+	* Current consumption: 180mA nominal transmit
		+	* Data rate: 300, 1200 Baud AFSK
		+	* PCB Dimensions 1 X 3.3 Inches
		+	* Weight < 1 ounce

	== Link ==		== Link ==

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 == Link ==
 * [http://www.byonics.com/microtrak/mt300.php MicroTrak 300]
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← Older revision		Revision as of 04:07, 17 February 2009
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−	[[Image:Mt-300.jpg\|~~Thumb~~\|right\|~~250px~~\|MicroTrak 300]]	+	[[Image:Mt-300.jpg\|thumb\|right\|350px\|MicroTrak 300]]
	The MicroTrak300 is a small 300mW transmit-only APRS tracker. It is available from [http://www.byonics.com/ Byonics].		The MicroTrak300 is a small 300mW transmit-only APRS tracker. It is available from [http://www.byonics.com/ Byonics].

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	The MicroTrak300 is a small 300mW transmit-only APRS tracker. It is available from [http://www.byonics.com/ Byonics].		The MicroTrak300 is a small 300mW transmit-only APRS tracker. It is available from [http://www.byonics.com/ Byonics].
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		+	A 2-meter FM transmitter combined with a TinyTrak 3 controller chip that provides an easy and inexpensive way to build a small APRS tracker. Just plug in a GPS receiver, and track!
		+
		+	* No need to tie up an expensive radio for APRS tracking
		+	* No complicated radio cabling
		+	* Simple 2 wire GPS connection
		+	* Supports all the latest TinyTrak3 features.
		+
		+	Micro-Trak 300 is available on 144.800 MHz, transmits 300 mW and is sold as a built and tested unit.
		+
		+	The Micro-Trak 300 PCB measures 82 x 25mm. Because of its small size and light weight it is ideal for portable and airborne operations.
		+
		+	An on-board 5 volt regulator provides an optional 200 mA power output for your GPS receiver. (Many applications, including the use of the device with hand-held GPS units, will not require the 5 volt output of the Micro-Track.) The entire system runs well on 9-15 volts DC, and draws only about 10 milliamps in standby, and increases to 180 milliamps during transmissions (which last approximately 1/3 of a second using MIC-E). This provides for a very efficient battery-powered package. The transmitter will typically run for about 25 hours on a nine-volt battery with 2 minute check-ins.
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		+	A male DB-9 connector and a 9V battery cable are included, but not soldered to the board. The DB-9 connector can be wedged in to form a temporary connection during configuration (with a null modem gender changer) if desired.
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		+	The Micro-Trak can connect to a standard GPS receiver directly through the DB9 connector, but it is important to remember that computer programming and communication uses a reversed connection, meaning you will need a female to female Null modem cable, or a null modem adaptor and a gender-changer connector for programming your Micro-Trak.
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		+	Note: Micro-Trak 300 is a transmitter only. It does not receive radio signals, and therefore may occasionally transmit over other stations. This is normally not a problem due to the power level of the MicroTrak 300.

	== Link ==		== Link ==