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ka9vnv  
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:04 am    Post subject: Hey, it works! Reply with quote

Over the last few months, I've snuck some time to get my TinyTrak4 wired up. Today, I discovered a serial cable I'd plugged into the computer back when I bought the silly thing, so I finished programming it.

Then, I followed the instructions exactly, and really finished programming it.

Anyway, KA9VNV-2 made an appearance on the net a few minutes ago. No one is likely to have heard it over the air except me, because the .15 watt transmitter didn't make it to the digipeater, but I now have a working tracker for the motorcycle.

It only took, what, 8 or 9 months? Rolling Eyes

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

WOW, you better take a break.... Rolling Eyes

Don't wanna work yourself TOO hard hehe Wink

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Given my past week's work schedule, that's not funny...

Power distribution is the next bit of magic to accomplish. With the HT+TT4+Byonics GPS, the number of power connections is down to 2, but the bike only has one power pole set on it right now. I either build a power splitter cable (easiest), or make a new (shorter) TT4->HT cable that includes the power feed for both on one connector...

Anyway, I really have to get an outside antenna up here at the house, because it seems that K9ESV-10 sometimes goes deaf, and stops digipeating... Right now, the only stations on the map here at the house are those I can hear on an indoor antenna; the rest of the world is "gone".

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I see a KA9VNV-2 murdercycle out there on my map... Way to go...
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, I'm going to try to get up early enough to make a run down to the north suburbs on the bike in the morning, before KD9PK drags me into some other projects. Got some equipment down that it would be better to have tomorrow than when I am next scheduled to go down...

The tracker is set up to run whenever the bike is running. Still have to position a few things, like the GPS, so that they're "less obvious".

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glad you got it running. I have a tracker set up to put on my 150cc scooter...if I keep it that long..
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A scooter, eh? Going to bring it over and do an Experienced Rider class with us next year at Rock Valley or one of the other ranges?

Ride to the suburbs didn't happen. Had to spend the day cleaning up a warehouse. grumble!

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

For what they charge..he|| no.. As of right now it's on the sale block.. But then again...everything is for sale for the right price...
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might be confusing me with someone who works for Harley... The experienced rider courses "we" do are through the state, and they're free. If you reserve a seat in one, rather than walking in and taking your chances that there is an open seat, you pay a $23 fee, but $20 of that can be refunded if you complete the class.

But, that's outside the discussion here.

I will probably order another TT4+GPS and replace the KPC-3+ in the car yet this month.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thought the classes over there were just as expensive as everyone elses..Sorry..

Everything hinges on if I still have it at that time...

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, keep this link handy for future reference:

http://www.outreach.niu.edu/mcycle/

All of the classes OTHER THAN the experienced rider are done on school bikes, so you could take the class even if you sell the scoot... Wink

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Noted and bookmarked...
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The TT4 for the Jeep arrived Saturday. Spent some time today programming it up, even though I haven't got the radio/power cable made yet.

I also picked up an APO-3 automatic relay for the Jeep, to automatically power the radio down for me. I don't always remember to toggle the power when heading out... Rolling Eyes

I must say, though, that the Byonics GPS-2 is a very nice unit. First power-up to signal lock was under a minute. I had originally planned on making the APO-3 just power the radio (which is why I tried to track down one of the "OEM" connector versions instead of the Power Pole), so that the GPS would always be powered up and locked on, but the GPS-2 doesn't require that.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have my TT3+/radio/GPS2 wired into the cigarette lighter socket that is only hot when the van runs.. I've never had a problem with it not locking on before I'm out of the alley...

Need to come up with a use for my other tracker setup...

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