Re: [gpsd-users] Suggestions for inexpensive receiver

[David J Taylor]

We typically use high-end receivers in our systems that use gpsd. They are 
also used for accurate locations and system geometry. We have now had a 
request for a possible inexpensive receiver. The requirement is that we can 
sync time with the unit (RS-232 or USB) and that it provides NMEA sentences 
like GGA and possibly RMC. Accuracy will of course follow price. I have 
looked at the hardware list for gpsd and it is a bit dated. I confess that 
we have been bad about reporting the receivers we use for inclusion in that 
list. But I am certain that may more receivers are working fine than are 
reported on this list.

Anyway, what do the list members use for inexpensive receivers with the 
basic functionality (listed above)? I guess another requirement is that the 
receiver is still available... I realize it is a rather wide open question.

Roger Oberholtzer
RST Systems
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Roger,

How cheap do you want:  For about SEK 60 you can get PPS:

 
http://www.banggood.com/1-5Hz-VK2828U7G5LF-TTL-Ublox-GPS-Module-With-Antenna-p-965540.html

with, perhaps, not the best reliability if the customer reviews are to be 
believed.  I bought a couple and the behave OK.

For something a little better, this will fit on a Raspberry Pi and has 
proved reliable here - about SEK 300:
 
https://store.uputronics.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_64&product_id=81

Cheers,
David
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