Mike DeMetz wrote:
>
> > Subject:              Re: 2.4 Ghz antennas
> >
> > Hi GPS units for under $20.00, is there a mistake in the text.
> > Is there an Email or web address for BG Micro.
> >
> > Neil
> >
>
> www.bgmicro.com Got one Saturday, SVeeSix CM3 firmware 5.02. I can
> talk to it(with RS232 driver interface) and set it to NEMA or Trimble's ASCII
> protocol with the software from thier site. Can't receive and signals yet.
> Their test software gives an antenna feed line fault message(unit capable of
> detecting open or shorted antenna). The unit comes without an antenna(has
> a SMB conector and a SMB to BNC pigtail). I have tried a Magellan antenna
> and a hacked together patch antenna. I will try and email them to see if
> they will give any help.

Are you guys aware that all CM3 receivers with firmware older
than 5.04 will puke out the wrong date after August 21 this
year?

It is called the "GPS week ollover (WRO)". The effect is
similar to Y2K in that the weeks were counted from 1980, and
in August it will reach 1024.

If you think flying on December 31 will be unsafe, try August 21/22!

Get more info at :
http://www.wasp.co.za/~tjaart/gps.html

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