[MLB-WIRELESS] [OFF TOPIC] [HARDWARE]

[Tony Langdon, VK3JED]

At 07:23 PM 26/09/2002 +1000, you wrote:

>Ah! now that would be telling... :-)
>
>(Seriously I cannot give any details other than it has the following 
>requirements: Display, computing power for software, GPS, modem and RX/TX 
>for VHF.)
>I have no preference for what platform to deveolp on because it is a 
>prototype.  Likely the final hardware will be smaller and function 
>specific, probably a custom board.  Even if it is a bunch of devices 
>hanging off a laptop that might be enough...

Well, depending on the application, you can range from "It already exists" 
to "you're screwed for legal reasons".  Sometimes it pays to tell. 
:)  Something in my mind keeps saying APRS... :-)

>The parts I am particularly missing are the VHF transmitter/reciever and 
>the VHF modem.  The rest of it I have too many choices (mostly expensive 
>actually) and need to leaverage peoples experiences deveolping in those areas.

Again, depends on the application...  (and yes, I do believe I currently 
have all of the above sitting here - though not available to give away)...

73 de Tony, VK3JED
http://vkradio.com