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US GlobalSat BU353 USB Cable GPS


US GlobalSat BU353 USB Cable GPS
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Model: US GlobalSat BU353 USB Cable GPS
Part No: 05-BU353-W
Condition: Brand New, Full Manufacturer Warranty
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#  Recent Questions User Replies Latest Post
1.  street and trips 2011 and windows 7 Gary 0 4 hours ago
2.  Windows 8 Saed Aqel 1 154 days ago
3.  ipad compatible jean jean 3 206 days ago
4.  NRoute and BU353 Lloyd 1 292 days ago
5.  BU353 and Garmin Mapsourse or Base Camp Lloyd 1 292 days ago
6.  Is the BU353 compatible with Google Earth Free Version? reinhold 1 1 years ago
7.  Streets and trips David 1 1 years ago
8.  How is the Antenna reception and can the cable be spliced? Brina 1 1.2 years ago
9.  Does this work with National Geographic TOPO State Series for realtime data? Alan 1 1.3 years ago
10.  Is the BU353 compatible with mac software? hassan alanazi 1 1.4 years ago
11.  Will this work with google maps? hassan alanazi 1 1.4 years ago
12.  Will any usb extension cable work with this unit? Peter 1 2.1 years ago
13.  Will this unit work with MapSource? Dennis 1 2.3 years ago
14.  Will this USB cable work with Microsoft Mappoint 2010? Gerald 1 2.4 years ago
15.  Is this the same as BR-355 but with a USB plug? Gary 1 2.6 years ago

Product Information

Manufacturer: US GlobalSat Category: GPS Units Type: Mobile Computer GPS
Model: 05-BU353-W SKU: BU353 UPC: 795945035308
Announced: December 12, 2005 First Shipped: July 1, 2007 Weight: 0.444 lbs.

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Written by Out n about
Canada
May 30, 2013
GREAT PRODUCT
Using it in car, plugged into eeepc running win 7 and gps VP for lack of finding any better freeware. Would like to find … More
• Pros: does what it is supposed to do and well
• Cons: none
• Recommend? YES
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Written by G and L
St. John's, Newfoundland
April 11, 2013
VERY SATISFIED!
works like a charm, plugged it in and it worked, can't ask for more! … More
• Pros: very sensitive, picks up sat signals in doors
• Cons: i need a longer cord
• Recommend? YES
10 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Donald F
Rockport
March 25, 2013
GPS ANTENNA BU353
Works great! Everything you need is included. Turns my PC into a GPS Navigator. … More
• Recommend? YES
13 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Benjie D
Las Vegas
February 19, 2013
BU353
Works great. … More
• Pros: flexable ends for the field.
• Cons: cord could be a bit longer.
• Recommend? YES
11 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Garrett
Victoria BC
August 6, 2012
US GLOBALSAT BU353 USB CABLE GPS
I bought this GPS on the recommendation of 2 other boaters. It works as advertised, and receives signals through the r … More
• Pros: simple to use and inexpensive
• Cons: none
• Recommend? YES
12 viewers found this helpful.

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Manufacturer Description

The WAAS enabled BU-353 GPS Receiver can be utilized in a variety of applications that may require a magnetic mounting with a waterproof configuration. With non-slip on the base and its compact design, the BU-353 is completely self-contained and waterproof. It incorporates the latest SiRF Star III GPS chipset and an active patch antenna so you receive the highest degree of GPS accuracy.


 Typical application may include, but not limited to marine, aviation, and commercial environments in such uses as fire truck, police cars, buses, utility and long haul vehicles. 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 / iBook / PowerBook.

  • 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

The BU353 is not compatible with Windows 8. Please check out the BU353-S4 for Windows 8.

Features and Tips

Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common

BU353 USB Cable GPS features

, along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item.

  • 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

  • Default: 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)

Specifications

 General
1.  Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.08 inch diameter X 0.75 inch high
2.  Weight: 2.2 oz
3.  Waterproof: Yes (IPX7)
4.  GPS-enabled: Yes
5.  Floats: No
6.  PC interface: USB
 OEM
7.  Operating Current (mA) 50 mA typical
8.  Input Voltage 5V from USB port
9.  Chipset SiRF Star III e/LP
10.  Operating Temperature -40 to +80 C
11.  Update Rate 1 Hz
12.  Number of Data Ports 1
13.  Port 1 protocols NMEA 0183
14.  Outputs 1
15.  PPS No
16.  Receiver Sensitivity -159 dBm
17.  Reacquisition Times 0.1 sec
18.  Acquisition Times (Warm) 38 sec
19.  Acquisition Times (Cold) 45 sec
20.  AutoLocate Time N/A
21.  SkySearch Time N/A
22.  Accuracy with WAAS 5m 2D RMS
23.  Accuracy with DGPS Source No DGPS
24.  Dynamics 60,000 feet @ 515 m/s max
25.  Channels 20
26.  WAAS Enabled Yes

 
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