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USB GPS receiver Module VK-162 for Windows / Linux with 6.5-foot Cable - $9 (Golconda, Nevada)
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Golconda is 15 miles east of Winnemucca, and only a mile from Interstate Route 80.
About 185 miles East of Reno.
I would HIGHLY prefer pickup here in Golconda, but may be able to deliver to Winnemucca or Battle Mountain.
The VK-162 G-Mouse USB GPS Navigation Module is an external positioning receiver designed for embedded computing, vehicle tracking, and marine navigation.
It functions as a receive-only device (No RF Transmit), making it completely safe from causing radio frequency interference in communication setups. Driven by a dependable u-blox GPS chipset, it streams standard NMEA 0183 data over a standard virtual COM port.
Key Specifications
• Voltage & Power: Operates within a broad DC 3.3V–5V range, drawing negligible power directly from standard USB ports.
• Sensitivity & Channels: Built with a 50-channel engine featuring a tracking sensitivity of -160dBm.
• Long Reach: Packaged with a 200cm (6.5 ft) cable allowing for optimal external or rooftop placement away from metal chassis interferences.
• Accuracy: Features sub-5 meter standard 2D accuracy, which drops to ~3.5 meters with DGPS auxiliary corrections (WAAS/EGNOS) enabled.
• Physical Mounting: The hard plastic shell features a built-in magnetic base for immediate attachment to metal vehicle roofs or hardware frames.
System Compatibility & Drivers
• Windows (XP/7/8/10/11): Windows 10 and 11 typically handle the module as plug-and-play. For older platforms or configuring high-precision telemetry, download the standard u-blox Virtual COM Port (VCP) drivers alongside the official u-blox u-center Software to observe satellite signal-to-noise ratios in real time.
• Linux & Raspberry Pi: Natively supported by the Linux kernel via the cdc_acm or pl2303 serial modules. This makes it a popular drop-in component for Stratux aviation builds and open-source gpsd telemetry daemons.
• Incompatibilities: It does not natively support Android or iOS mobile operating systems.
Getting Started Tips
• The First Fix: When powering the unit on for the first time (Cold Start), leave it under an open, unobstructed sky for at least 32 to 60 seconds to download the latest satellite almanac data. Subsequent warm or hot restarts will achieve a lock in under a few seconds.
• Indoor Weakness: Like all standard GPS patches, this module relies on a direct line of sight to satellites. Running it indoors will result in heavily dropped signals or a complete failure to lock.
Thanks,
Darron in Golconda