I need a small GPS module/receiver

Hi all,

I need a *small* GPS device. I plan on mounting it to an airplane that
can only afford another 15-35 grams or so of extra weight. Does anyone
know of anything that might work for my application?

Thanks in advance,
weg

What about the Forerunner 305 from Garmin?

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Per Henneberg Kristensen wrote:
Sounds exciting, but does he really need the heart monitor? Same
(over)weight in the 205 though.

weg22@drexel.edu wrote:

You DO realize that the typical AA NimH rechargeable battery (using
Eveready specs) is 27 grams *each*, while an alkaline AA battery is 23
grams each. Even the lightest AAs, the L91 Energizer Lithium battery,
is 14.5 grams per battery. Realistically, this doesn't leave much
weight availability for the actual receiver. And while you can get
smaller receivers that run on AAA's, I doubt you'll still be able to
overcome the weight issues with present technology.


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Isaiah Beard wrote:

The only real important criteria is the input voltage needed. The
ampacity can vary.

If he used smaller cells (like the coin shaped and sized cells) he could
greatly reduce the weight of the batteries.

And it may even be that he can tap the battery pack in the airplane for
power.

I'm assuming he is talking about a small radio controlled or similar
aircraft so what he needs is the right voltage and enough amperage to
last for the duration of the flight.

Jack

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