AnyDATA to preview new embedded 2G, 3G wireless modules at CTIA

It looks like Novatel isn't the only outfit that's figured out something useful to do with Qualcom's Wearable Mobile Device module designs. In advance of CTIA 2010 the kids at AnyDATA have announced the new DTW line of embedded 2G and 3G wireless modules. At 21 x 22 x 4.5mm they're smaller than a quarter, which means that your dream of having a wireless quarter might someday be realized! (But not a wireless Susan B. Anthony Dollar -- that would be crazy.) All modules in the line include GPSs and accelerometers, and at least two of 'em -- the DTW-200 (CDMA 1X) and DTW-500 (3G EVDO Rev A) modules -- feature A-GPS as well. Check out the PR after the break for all the details juicy details -- you know, except price and availability. Apparently those are still TBA.

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Velocity and Turbo: Your Two New Options for AT&T LaptopConnect 3G

If you want to use a dedicated 3G dongle for your laptop, hardware choices are always limited. Here are AT&Ts two new offerings, the LG Turbo and Option Velocity. And no, you're not the only one who thought "American Gladiators."

LG Turbo

Free with a two-year contract, the Velocity is a no-frills card, with HSPA 7.2 support, MicroSD slot for thumb drive capability and a swiveling head that should allow you to—well, if you've actually used one of these 3G sticks, you know that they can be unwieldy. So it helps.

Option Velocity

Despite its plastic design, the Turbo is AT&T's new premium 3G stick. It, too, supports MicroSD, but it also adds aGPS and will set you back $30 with two-year contract.

Both new dongles will be available starting March 7th.

DALLAS, March 1, 2010 – AT&T* today announced two new 3G LaptopConnect devices: the AT&T USBConnect Turbo from LG and AT&T USBConnect Velocity from Option. Both will be available in AT&T retail stores, business channels and online beginning March 7. The Turbo and Velocity enable customers to stay connected on their laptop while on the go with the nation's fastest 3G network.

The Velocity, is the first GPS-enabled LaptopConnect device from AT&T. The built-in aGPS functionality opens the door to location-based applications making it easier than ever for customers to get to their desired destination. Option offers a free software application, the Option GPS Control Panel, that leverages location-enabled sites like Yahoo! Maps and Bing for directions and local points of interest. Option GPS Control Panel will be available for download on the Option support web page beginning March 7. Additionally, through TeleNav Track LITE™ and Xora GPS Locator from AT&T, enterprise customers can add tracking and location awareness thus improving response time by easily locating the closest worker to a service call.

The Turbo is AT&T's first LaptopConnect device from LG and features a compact, lightweight design. Turbo's HSPA 7.2 capability offers a high speed Internet connection that allows users to meet their professional and personal computing needs away from their office or home computer. The ergonomic design and unique USB connector makes Turbo compatible with a wide variety of laptop configurations.

Both devices feature an integrated microSD card slot making them portable storage devices that allow users to carry the data and files they need at their fingertips. LaptopConnect devices allow customers to get more done on-the-go as well as keep up to date with their professional network from anywhere AT&T provides data coverage.

"Velocity and Turbo both offer a first for AT&T: our first GPS enabled LaptopConnect device and our first LaptopConnect device from LG," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "In addition to being compatible with our latest HSPA technology, the two devices let AT&T customers get more done while on the go. From traveling professionals to students, AT&T offers a LaptopConnect solution for everyone."

Pricing and Availability
Beginning March 7, both the Turbo and Velocity will be available online and in AT&T stores nationwide. AT&T USBConnect Turbo will be available for free after mail-in rebate and a new two-year DataConnect contract of at least $35 a month (pay $99.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and DataConnect plan required).

AT&T USBConnect Velocity will be available for $29.99 after mail-in rebate and a new two-year DataConnect contract of at least $35 a month (pay $129.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and DataConnect plan required).

Activating the GPS feature on the modem Sierra 880U/881U

1. Upgrade Firmware, Download it here:

http://www.sierrawireless.com/resources/software/88x/AC881U_F1_2_3_15ap.exe

2. Download Sierra Watcher which GPS support here:

http://www.sierrawireless.com/resources/software/watcher/Build1986/Watcher_Generic.msi

3. Download Garmin Mobile PC to display the map at:

http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00685-00

4.Extract and Install the new first Main.msi Setup.exe .

5.Download Crack here: .

http://w16.easy-share.com/1700211472.html

6. Reboot.
7. Download Map Indonesia in:.

http://www.navigasi.net/goclk.php?i=GSAv066u

8. When finished downloading [GMAv0.66] navigasi.net.zip, ato pake WinZip WinRAR to extract files gmapsupp.img allocated for the ngak have Garmin Map Source applications.
9. Copy and paste the file into gmapsupp.img Installation GarminMobilePC directory. For example C: \ GarminMobilePC
10. Click the Display icon to open GPS GPS Monitor

11. Press Play signs in the middle to start nyari satellites. Wait a minute wrote. Kalo process fails (Failure), press pause and then play the sign again to repeat the search process. Kalaw've successfully will perform "Got position fix at ... (x satellites).
12. Kalo udah dapetin successful satellites, and turn Garmin Mobile PC. Mobile PC will automatically connect to a modem 880/881U sierra.
13. If dimita download files in tosbdapi.dll and tosbtapi.dll

http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/pop.php?tosbdapi
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/pop.php?tosbtapi

Copy the C: \ Windows \ System32

Now try using your GPS for the following functions.

Click the Map button on the GPS monitor, then the browser window opens and displays your position on Google Maps:

Position you are using Garmin Mobile PC:

Navigation at night, travel Kelapa Gading - National Monument:

Hospital Location:

Looking for Satellite:

GPS with Wireless Modem Sierra AirCard 881U on Laptop

It turned out that besides having the grasp of a strong signal that this modem can also be used to access the GPS. What is GPS?

Global Positioning System (GPS) is the only satellite navigation system is functioning properly. This system uses 24 satellites which send microwave signals to Earth. This signal is received by a receiver on the surface, and is used to determine position, velocity, direction, and time. System similar to other GPS anatara Russian GLONASS, Galileo European Union, IRNSS India.

This system was developed by the United States Department of Defense, with the full name is NAVSTAR GPS (common mistake is that the NAVSTAR is an acronym, this is wrong, NAVSTAR is the name given by John Walsh, a key policy makers in the GPS program). This satellite collection maintained by 50th Space Wing United States Air Force. This maintenance cost of about U.S. $ 750 million per year, including the replacement of old satellites, as well as research and development.
Source: wikipedia

At first I did not know if this modem has a hidden function when I bought it two months ago in one of computer shops in the DC Mall and thanks to its frequency of Google's open-open accidentally secret is revealed from the modem (I base it hehehe wrote an outdated time ...). This free GPS we can use without having to use a SIM card, just with a laptop only. Do not believe it? This proof ..

Mengenable's first GPS with a firmware upgrade first download the latest version here. Way, colokin modem to a laptop without SIM Card. then install the firmware and wait a while until the upgrade is complete. That needs to remember this firmware upgrade is the laptop not to die during the process. This is to avoid failures during the upgrade and this will cause the modem to be damaged.

Second install the latest 3've Watcher GPS support udh here and if the application is complete open and click the play button to turn on his GPS and the results appear like this.

Below is the message "Session started, waiting for fix .." This means looking for sattelite can connect. If you already connect the folder and click the button it will link to google pages google map and there will appoint our current existence.

Hehe .. so I know the existence dong ..

Now we begin to go into the steps to install an application called GarminMobilePC.

What is GarminMobilePC? GarminMobilePC is one of the software used for the navigator or guide. If still not clear read on his website wrote myself .. hehehe

Now we begin.

1. Download Application GarminMobilePC last version here

2. Download keygen for garminnya here

5. GarminMobilePC_50060.exe Extract and install by clicking the setup.exe not Main.msi hehe

6. Seteleh finished it will open the application will appear like this

Because there was no writing trial and to be a full versionnya please click the yes button.

7. Klik “Done”

8. Klik “OK”

9. Klik aja “Skip”

10. Klik aja “Yes”

11. Klik “Agree”

12. klik “Tool”

13. Klik “About”

14. There is "Device ID"

15. Open Keygen already downloaded and input device id in the column "Enter Your Unit ID here"

Then select the software product to "garminmobilePc" click generate and appears unlock code.

16. Copy Paste the unlock code into notepad and save as dengen name "SW.UNL" Save type as "All files" and encoding "ANSI".

then save to a folder C: \ GarminMobilePC. Kalo gak ada in the C folder are likely located in D: \ if our hard drive partitions. If it's closed garminnya application first and then open again and the results. Jreeengg ... GarminMobilePC was no trial writing again. And we'll go to the next step.

17. Due in no maps garmin please download the latest Indonesia first map here and select the file type is "GMAPSUPP". Then install / extract directorynya open and there will appear the file "gmapsupp.img". Copy and paste this file into the folder C: \ GarminMobilePC. And after that unlock the folder in a way that was open keygen and input the folder ID in the select map product. how to select "custom map" and to see our id map please download the map here Id kamudian finder browse files "gmapsupp.img" appeared earlier and was the result of our id folder. then fill the last keygen and click generate.

Then copy and paste your map unlock code to notepad and save as to the folder C: \ GarminMobilePC with the file name "GMAPSUPP.UNL" and save as type "All files" and encoding "ANSI".

18. After that it finished deh!

Now we can see our existence in which, gas stations, where, where the police station, another restaurant and another where where ..

This result ...

For stations in batam ..

Untuk Hospital di Batam..

How? asik kan ... so if we want to go everywhere not bother again sum up the location.

Internet and GPS Access with Modem Sierra 881u

In this article I will discuss my neighbor Sierra 881u modem device, whatever strengths and weaknesses. Hopefully this article can be a reference for those of you who want to buy the 3G modem.

Back when I bought this modem price is still about $100, but listen to hear the price down now to around $90-80.

Sierra 881u modem uses a USB interface that can plugged on your PC or laptop (and don't plug in nose, especially in your ass..ha..ha...)

For a USB modem, Sierra 881u includes a large size. This may be because the modem have not the facilities in other 3G modem, the facility GPS (Global Positioning System).

With GPS you can find out where you are now on the map and determine where you want to go with the help of satellites. This is possible because the modem is embedded a GPS chip.

From my experience even used this modem day stay cool, aka not hot, when you use a different mobile phones / 3G mobile phone as a modem. Mobile you will quickly heat and age-life was shorter.

Here are the advantages and disadvantages Sierra 881u modem :

Excess Sierra 881u modem

1. support 7.2 Mbps HSUPA (4G)
2. there GPS facility
3. cold, not heat quickly
4. can add an external antenna to strengthen the signal

Lack of Sierra 881u modem

1. rather large size
2. USB plug folding model, risk of fracture. use a USB docking solution.
3. use the additional battery (which is the excess or lack of it?)

Sierra 881u modem is HSUPA network support 7.2 Mbps downlink and 2Mbps uplink. But at first I bought was still wearing the setting HSDPA 3.6 Mbps.

To change to the 7.2 Mbps HSUPA mode, you need to give AT command (AT command) to the modem. Here are step step.

Enabling mode at 7.2 Mbps HSUPA Modem Sierra 881u

First you must know the port number sierra modem AT commands on your computer (may differ different case). The following way :

1. right-click on My Computer icon and select Properties
2. click the Hardware tab
3. click the Device Manager button
4. click the Ports (COM & LPT)
5. search the Sierra Wireless AT Command Port (UMTS)
6. note how his COM number, for example COM15, COM18, etc

After that do the AT (AT command) to your modem sierra, the following steps steps :

1. run the HyperTerminal program in windows by clicking the Start button> Accessories> Communications> HyperTerminal.
2. on the Connection Description dialog, fill in name (any) and click OK
3. the Connect To dialog, see the Connect using, select the port number that you noted earlier, click OK
4. typing AT! HSDCAT = 8 and then hit enter, it will display the message OK
5. typing AT! HSUCAT = 5 and hit enter, it will display the message OK
6. restart modem
7. done, now your modem speed 7.2 Mbps

Activating the GPS feature on Sierra 881u modem

1. download the firmware for the modem sierra here
2. SIM card out of the modem
3. firmware update by running the setup to complete. firmware updates can not fail because of dead lights for example, because it could be fatal for the modem hardware. so make sure you do not power off (use a UPS or a laptop)
4. 3G Watcher software download new here
5. do 3G Watcher software update MP by running the setup to complete
6. modem ready for GPS

To open the GPS menu, run the MP 3G Watcher software and click the Tools menu> Display of GPS. It looks like.
Keep in mind for the GPS with Sierra 881u modem is no SIM card need alias don't need pulse, you need a signal from the satellite over there.

To display the map you can use additional software such as the software that has been equipped garmin maps of course your country.

http://infobisnisonlinekita.blogspot.com/2009/10/internet-and-gps-access-with-modem.html

MT1200 Wireless Modem with optional embedded GPS

View/Download (PDF format): MT1200 Brochure (450k) MT1200 Manual (796k)

Overview

Built on the proud heritage of the Kantronics KPC-3+, the very compact MT1200 and MT1200G Mobile Tracker allow users to transmit real-time vehicle tracking information for use in APRS networks or NMEA interface mapping software packages. Kantronics has developed the MT1200 units to meet the needs of today, with an eye toward emerging applications. Able to communicate in a variety of formats, including TCP/IP, and LSUB, the MT1200 units are seamless and transparent radio link substitutes.

The MT1200 and MT1200G may be utilized within an existing packet network, using the Mobile Tracker unit as a mobile, and a Kantronics legacy TNC at the base. The basic Kantronics MT1200 may be used with an external NMEA GPS receiver and the Kantronics MT1200G includes an embedded GPS with active magnetic mount antenna. Both MT1200 versions include 512K flash memory for extended GPS or temetry data logging or storage.

Mobile Tracker units are ideal for a variety of roles. They are well made, engineered for dependability and low in cost. It's no wonder Kantronics units are in use around the world.

MT1200 Applications Include:

• "Keyboard to keyboard" communications
• GPS position transmitting and tracking (with built-in GPS receiver on the MT1200G,
  or the MT1200 and external NMEA-0183 compatible GPS)
• Remote control devices
• Remote access of telemetry data
• Digipeater (suitable for remote locations)
• GPS beacon data logging

The MT1200 can be used in the field with a radio to form a mobile data terminal, or (with the internal GPS option or the addition of an external GPS receiver) a GPS mobile "tracker".

MT1200 Features

• APRS Beaconing of GPS-derived information
• Fixed or adaptive GPS beacon rate for optimal use of bandwidth
• MT1200: external GPS capable
• MT1200G: embedded GPS receiver
• PTT Activated data burst
• Remote Control and telemetry functions with two A/D inputs,
  three opto-isolated digital inputs, and two control line outputs
• AX.25, KISS, XKISS, LSUB, PING operating modes
• Field upgradeable as new firmware is released
• Low current requirements
• 512k memory standard
• Use with base, mobile or hand-held radios
• Made in the USA -- Limited one year warranty to original purchaser

MT1200 Specifications

Dimensions (H×W×D)	0.95"×4.9"×3.0" (24 mm × 125 mm × 76 mm) (including mounting tabs)
Weight	4.8 oz (0.136 kg)
Power Requirements
Voltage	DC 12 V nominal
Current	< 35 mA (LEDs on, unit active, no GPS) <75>
External Power Connector	RIA Connect RIACON series, type 169, 3 pin (31169103)
External Signal Ports	DB-9 female (radio port) DB-9 female (computer/data terminal) Telemetry plug - RIA Connect PlugCon series, type 374, 10 pin (ASP05110)
Analog Measurement Inputs (A/D Converter)	Two inputs; 0 V to +3.3 V, 8-bit accuracy
Radio Port
Data Rate	1200 bps
External Carrier Detect	Pulldown to ground (normal or inverted)
PTT Output	Open drain, max +60 V dc, max 115 mA max
Audio Output:
Level	Continuously adjustable from 1 mV p-p to 1.7 V p-p
Output Impedance	600 Ohm, AC coupled
Modulation	1200 bps FSK half duplex, Bell 202 1200 Hz/2200 Hz
Audio Input:
Input Sensitivity	5 mV p-p
Input Dynamic Range	> 70 dB
Input Impedance	Unbalanced, 10 kOhm (600 Ohm with jumper J3 installed)
Max Input Voltage	±12 V dc; 35 V p-p sinusoidal
General
Operating Modes	AX.25, KISS, XKISS, Linesub, MODEM
LED Indicators	Power, Xmit, Rcv, Connected, Status, GPS Ant, GPS Valid (user option on/off)
Remote Control Access	All controller functions, user-defined password
Operating Protocols	AX.25 Levels 1 and 2 (user-selectable)
Embedded GPS Receiver (MT1200G only)
Type	Trimble Lassen iQ GPS module
Operational (COCOM) Limits Altitude Velocity	18,000 m 515 m/s Note: either may be exceeded, but not both.
General	L1 (1575.42 Mhz) frequency, C/A code, 12-channel, continuous tracking receiver.
Accuracy Horizontal Altitude Velocity	< 5 m (50 %), < 8 m (90 %) < 10 m (50 %), < 16 m (90 %) 0.06 m/s
Acquisition times Reacquisition Hot Start Warm Start Cold Start	(Autonomous Operation in Standard Sensitivity Mode) < 2 s (90 %) < 10 s (50 %), < 13 s (90 %) < 38 s (50 %), < 42 s (90 %) < 50 s (50 %), < 84 s (90 %) Cold start requires no initialization. Warm start implies last position, time, and almanac are saved by backup power. Hot start implies ephemeris also saved.

Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.
APRS® is a registered trademark of Bob Bruninga, WB4APR.
All registered trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

Kantronics • 14830 West 117th Street • Olathe, Kansas 66062
Phone (913) 825-0680 • Fax (913) 322-9234 • sales@kantronics.com

Best Buy launching cellular modem-equipped GPS units

Best Buy sure looks to be aiming high with its first Insignia-branded GPS units, which will apparently not only pack all the expected run-of-the-mill specs but two-way, Dash-like communication as well. That desirable feature will be included on both the 4.3-inch NS-CNV20 and 3.5-inch NS-CNV10 models, each of which make use of that cellular connectivity to provide real-time traffic information and access to Google Local Search, among other things, all of which will be free for the first year (no word on pricing after that). In addition to a larger screen, the $499 NS-CNV20 will also give you some built-in Bluetooth, but if that's more than you need, you can save a $100 and opt for the $399 NS-CNV10. Look for both to go on sale October 19th.

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/03/best-buy-launching-cellular-modem-equipped-gps-units/