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APRS 51WG5 tracker is an advanced embedded APRS tracking device. It has the following functions: 51WG5 is a professional APRS device that uses the international standard APRS digital code to directly locate each other through radio U/V signals. This device does not need a special interface radio station, and directly connects to the ordinary radio's hand...
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G Adapt to most common radio stations, so that common radio stations can easily play APRS. This device does not need mobile phone network support, and can be directly used for receiving and sending each other through radio, and is widely used in outdoor sports, rescue and other occasions.
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G 51WG5 main device: DC 7-15V input, power reverse connection protection Built-in auxiliary sensors such as input voltage detection Support user independent firmware upgrade Support offline use, no need of network, direct mutual positioning Setup software Supporting PC setting software (Chinese, English) (Requires .NET 4.0)
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G Backside Connectors Front panel BT indicator When the Bluetooth is connected, the built-in Bluetooth pairing password 1234, the Bluetooth name is the call sign of the phone Flashing: Bluetooth and mobile phone/PC are not connected...
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G USB communication socket: Micro USB mobile phone universal, used for PC settings, firmware upgrades, etc. STU status LED (three-color light): Blinking blue: GPS power is on and positioning is in progress Steady blue: GPS positioning is successful...
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G RJ11-6P double socket This socket is a double socket, the left and right sockets, the line sequence is the same, the line sequence definition is shown in the mark, and the line sequence definition is the same as the YAESU hand microphone.
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Three commonly used radio jumpers are connected to the radio’s hand microphone and 51WG5. The following is a detailed description. 51WG5 uses 3 signal wires of MIC PTT GND of the hand microphone port to realize the function of controlling the radio station to transmit APRS signals.
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G 51WG5 comes with a dedicated power cord. Connected in series with the power cord of the radio, split out a DC plug to supply power .
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G SP line connection method 51WG5 does not need a special interface, and directly decodes the APRS signal through the data signal output by the radio SP port. Connection method of external monitor speaker...
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Hardware connection: 1. Connect the APRS 51WG5 series with the mobile phone USB data cable (provided by yourself) 2. Open the 51 series general setting software and select the correct port number. 3. Read settings or modify settings, and the host automatically saves them.
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G Connect the USB Cable to the PC. In addition to the USB connection, the parameters can also be set through the PC Bluetooth connection. Note that some USB cables have incomplete line sequence and can only be used for charging and cannot recognize the USB port.
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G Run the 51 Series PC client setup software, APRS 51Series Setup 20xxxxxx APRS setup software instructions Note: The setting software supports most of the 51 series APRS devices, and the motherboard is different, some settings may be invalid.
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G Basic operation: Open PC client software, SERIAL search port, OPEN open port, READ read, modify settings, WRITE write. Basic Settings CALL Set the local call sign, the default call sign NOCALL, numbers or English capitals, up to 6 digits The dual-mode Bluetooth name of this machine is the same as the call sign of this machine.
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G FIXED: Set this machine as a fixed site Use the set longitude and latitude of the fixed station to send various types of beacons Use the set longitude and latitude of the fixed site to calculate the relative distance, true north, and relative direction to the other party.
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G GPS power saving When it is manually pressed or the time is reached, the GPS will be turned on automatically, and the GPS will be hot-started, and the positioning will be performed within a few seconds, and then the transmitter will be transmitted and the GPS will be turned off again.
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G In smart mode, when the static time reaches the set waiting time, the second icon is automatically changed. Custom information (Note 1) Up to 60 characters in English and 20 characters in Chinese. The shorter the custom message, the better.
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G This machine has built-in 2.0+4.0 dual-mode Bluetooth settings, pairing password 1234, and the Bluetooth name is the same as the call sign of this device. OUT 1 Bluetooth data output 1, 9600 rate KISS HEX output standard KISS data commands, used in various standard APRS PC software For example: Liuyun Android version, Liuyun PC version, APRSdroid, YAAC, etc.
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G retransmitted indefinitely DELAY Before forwarding, the delay is X seconds. When there are multiple relays, the forwarding time can be staggered appropriately to effectively prevent the beacon collision in the air. CH channel (UV98 effective)
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G Fixed station settings lat represents the latitude used by the fixed station, with a fixed length of 7 digits (including the decimal point), and degrees and minutes. Sub-format. N/S fixed length 1 digit lon represents the longitude used by a fixed station, with a fixed length of 8 digits (including decimal points), and degrees and minutes.
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G the target aircraft. Select ROTATOR (GS-232B communication protocol) for Bluetooth output. When an APRS beacon with a designated call sign is received, the true north position between the aircraft and the station is calculated in real time.
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APRS 51WG5 Venus IGATE/DIGI/TRACK/GPS/BD//BLUETOOTH/WIFI USB/4G The device has a built-in data analysis function. When a valid beacon is received, the analysis data will be displayed on the debugging interface. When the display is not required, RX analysis is not checked.
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