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January 2012 - NEW!
Come see our presentations at the Seattle Boat Show!
This year we are doing three presentations at the Seattle Boat Show - one on DSC (Jan 27 - 5pm) and two on AIS (Feb 1&3 - 5pm). Click here for more information.
12/9/10
Comar CSA-300 Class A AIS -- $2499!

Just approved by the USCG and FCC, the Comar CSA-300 is now shipping. For vessels needing Class A AIS, this new product combines the latest features, small size and a great price.
8/20/10
AMEC CAMINO-101 Class B AIS -- $495!

Just approved by the USCG and FCC, the AMEC CAMINO-101 Class B AIS Transponder sets a new standard for quality, performance and price. (Includes GPS antenna!)
8/16/10
Comar AIS-2-2000 NMEA 2000 AIS Receiver

The Comar AIS-2-2000 is a high-value, high-performance, dual-channel AIS receiver that is stunningly quick and easy to install in NMEA 2000 networks.

Comar AIS-MULTI and AMEC CYPHO-101 win Practical Boat Owner "Best Buy" award!

PBO has long been our favorite British sailing magazine. Now we have even more reason to like it as the January issue's "Gear Test" recognizes our two favorite AIS receivers!


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GlobalSat BU-353 USB WAAS SiRF Star III GPS Receiver
GlobalSat BU-353 USB WAAS SiRF Star III GPS Receiver
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 Description

The GlobalSat WAAS enabled BU-353 GPS Receiver makes a compact and handy companion to you laptop navigation system. With a non-slip magnetic base and slim water resistant design, the BU-353 is completely self-contained USB GPS antenna and receiver. The BU-353 incorporates the latest SiRF Star III GPS chipset and an active patch antenna so you receive the highest degree of GPS accuracy. 


The extended 5 feet long cable allows for easy routing behind headliners and side panels to terminate at a USB connector for interfacing with your Laptop, NetBook, PowerBook or shipboard desktop PC.


Use latest drivers for full and seamless compatibility with Windows 7 and Rose Point Coastal Explorer

Features

  • SiRF Star III High Performance GPS chipset - WAAS
  • High sensitivity (Tracking Sensitivity: -159 dBm)
  • Extremely fast TTFF (Time To First Fix) at low signal level
  • Support NMEA 0183 data protocol
  • Built-in SuperCap to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition
  • Built-in patch antenna.
  • Super-cohesive magnetic for mounting on the car
  • USB interface connection port.
  • Waterproof and non-slip on the bottom.
  • LED indicator for GPS fix or not fix, LED OFF: Receiver switch off, LED ON: No fix, signal searching, LED Flashing: Position fixed

Specifications

  • Chipset: SiRF Star III v3.1.1 firmware WAAS enabled by default
  • Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz
  • C/A code: 1.023 MHz chip rate
  • Channels: 20 channel all-in-view tracking
  • Sensitivity: -159 dBm
  • Accuracy Position: 10 meters, 2D RMS. ~5 meters, 2D RMS WAAS enabled
  • Velocity: 0.1 m/s
  • Time: 1us synchronized to GPS time
  • Datum: WGS-84

Protocol

  • GPS Protocol: Default: NMEA 0183 (Secondary: SiRF Binary) SiRF Binary>> Position, Velocity, Altitude, Status and Control
  • GPS Output Data: NMEA 0183 MEA V2.2 Protocol and supports command: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL v2.2 (VTG and GLL are optional)
  • GPS Transfer Rate: Software Command setting (Default: 4800,n,8,1 for NMEA)

Acquisition Time

  • Reacquisition: 0.1 sec., average
  • Hot start: 1 sec., average
  • Warm start: 38 sec., average
  • Cold start: 42 sec., average

Dynamic Conditions

  • Altitude: 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max
  • Velocity: 515 meters /second (1000 knots) max
  • Acceleration: Less than 4g
  • Jerk: 20m/sec

Power

  • Main power input: 4.5V ~ 6.5V DC input
  • Power consumption: 80mA
  • Protocol Electrical level: TTL level
  • Output voltage level: 0V~2.85V

Physical Characteristics

  • Dimension: 2.08" Dia (53mm dia, 19.2mm height)
  • Cable length: 60
  • Operating temperature: -40F ~ +185F ( -40C to +85C)

Operating System Support and Drivers

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Apple Mac OS
  • Linux
  • Drivers can be downloaded from the USGlobalSat site.
 Customer Reviews Average Rating review  
BU-353 GPS
  I have spent 10 hours trying to get the BU-353 to work with my Toshiba laptop running Windows 7. I was successful at one point but the next time I started the computer, Windows 7 said there was a malfunction. I've read the users manual and followed the instruction the best I could since the terminalogy in the manual isn't what shows up on the screen.
  Reviewed by:  dave arnold from Key West, FL. on 2/3/2012
Retired
  Inexpensive. Once the driver was downloaded, it was easy to use and reliable. A good buy.
  Reviewed by:  Bruce Cullen from Redmond, WA. on 5/22/2011
Captain
  This is an awesome product. Extremely fast, long cord, magnetic base, ease of storing. An awesome antenna, must have!
  Reviewed by:  Nicholas Maxwell from Long Beach, California. on 11/18/2010
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