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US GlobalSat BT328 Bluetooth GPS

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What's Included In The Box?

The US GlobalSat BT328 Bluetooth GPS ships with the following items included:

BT-328RB Bluetooth GPS Receiver
12VDC Car Charger
CD-ROM (User Manual & GPS Info Test Utility)

Product Information
Manufacturer:	US GlobalSat	Category:	GPS Units	Type:	Mobile Computer GPS
Model:	06-BT328-M	SKU:	BT328	UPC:	795945031508
Announced:	August 1, 2006	First Shipped:	August 1, 2006	Weight:	0.563 lbs.

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Average rating: (1 out of 5.0 based on 1 ratings) 1 review

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Written by Pat

Edmonton, Alberta

February 15, 2009

TRIED IT, DON'T LIKE IT

Bought this to work with 3 items. Nokia E51 - Dropped the signal, even sitting on my dashboard. HP iPaq 210 - worked … More

•Pros: none

•Cons: doesn't keep a solid connection.

•Recommend? NO

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Manufacturer Description

Accurate, Lightweight, Affordable. The BT-328RB Bluetooth GPS receiver uses the SiRF GSC2 low-power chip-set to combine performance with low cost. This combination has created the perfect entry-level Bluetooth GPS at a very attractive price. Compatible with just about any device using Serial Port Protocol (SPP) Bluetooth, the BT-328RB can provide accurate GPS positioning information for up to 16 hours of continuous use from its internal Li-ion rechargeable battery.

Use the BT-328RB with your favorite application, whether it be vehicle navigation on a laptop, Topo maps on a PDA or getting directions from a Smartphone, the BT-328RB rivals the accuracy of many higher priced GPS receivers at only a fraction of the cost.

The BT-328RB is the perfect combination of technology and design as has become one of the most popular GPS devices in it's class today.

BT-328RB Package Contents:

BT-328RB Bluetooth GPS Receiver
12VDC Car Charger
CD-ROM (User Manual and GPS Info Test Utility)
Supports Mac/ PC/ Palm/ BlackBerry/ WM

Features and Tips

Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common

BT328 Bluetooth GPS features

, along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item.

BT-328 Performance Specifications
GPS Chipset	SiRF Star III
General	L1 (1575.42 MHz) C/A code
Accuracy	5 m with DGPS (WAAS) Velocity:0.1 m/s Time: 1ms RMS
Aquisition	Reacuisition: 0.1 sec Hot Start: 8 sec Warm Start: 38 sec Cold Start: 42 sec
Sensitivity	Tracking; -159 dBm

BT-328 Protocol
GPS Protocol	NMEA 0183 (Default), SiRF binary (Secondary)
GPS Output Data	GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL (VTG and GLL are optional)
GPS Transfer Rate	38400,N,8,1 for NMEA (Default) via Bluetooth
Connection	Bluetooth V1.2 Compliant

BT-328 Electrical Characteristics
Prime Power	NMEA 0183 (Default), SiRF binary (Secondary)
External Power	SiRF binary >> position, velocity, altitude
Battery Capacity	38400,n,8,1 for NMEA (Default) via Bluetooth
Battery Life	16 Hours continuous use typical
Operating Current	85mA

BT-328 Physical Characteristics
Enclosure	Durable Polycarbonate
Dimensions	67.5mm x 45mm x 17mm
Weight	2.64 Ounces (75 g)

BT-328 Enviromental Specifications
Operating Temperature	14F ~ 149F (-10C ~ 60C)
Storage Temperature	-4F ~ 158F (-20C ~ 60C)
Operation Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing

Specifications

General
1.	Unit dimensions, WxHxD:	2.65 x 1.77 x 0.7 inches
2.	Display size, WxH:	none
3.	Display resolution, WxH:	none
4.	Display type:	none
5.	Weight:	2.2 oz
6.	Battery:	Li-ion
7.	Battery life:	16 Hrs
8.	Waterproof:	No
9.	GPS-enabled:	Yes
10.	Floats:	No
11.	High-sensitivity receiver:	Yes
12.	PC interface:	Bluetooth
13.	Built-in memory:	None
14.	Accepts data cards:	No
OEM
15.	Operating Current (mA)	87 mA
16.	Input Voltage	4.5V - 5.5V (operating Voltage)
17.	Chipset	SiRF GSC2
18.	Operating Temperature	-10 ~ 60 Celcius
19.	Update Rate	1 Hz
20.	Number of Data Ports	1 - Bluetooth
21.	Port 1 protocols	NMEA 0183
22.	PPS	No
23.	Receiver Sensitivity	-155 dBm
24.	Reacquisition Times	0.1 sec
25.	Acquisition Times (Warm)	38 sec
26.	Acquisition Times (Cold)	42 sec