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Micro-Trak AIO (All In One)
VHS Products has created the Micro-Trak AIO (All In One), a self-contained, water resistant APRS transmitter/GPS receiver
designed for portable use. The MT-AIO is based on the TinyTrak 3 controller chip,
is frequency agile over the entire 2 Meter ham band, and can transmit up to 10 watts, to provide an easy and
inexpensive way to build a small portable APRS tracker. The device is rugged, and intended for operation using
conventional AA batteries or other 12V battery packages. The MT AIO comes built, pre-configured, and with our Micro-Trak VHF Antenna V2,
so just add 8 AA batteries, and it is ready for use. Without batteries, the MT-AIO weighs 14 oz.
The Micro-Trak AIO comes pre-configured, so please send us your desired callsign & optional SSID (ie: N6BG-5), and any other operating
parameters which differ from the defaults in the config program (downloadable below).
Even though it is shipped pre-configured, users can use the config program to and one of the
Kenwood D700A / D7A to Computer Serial Cables to change the settings later. (Note these cables only work with the current MT AIOs version 1.2)
On the 3/32" serial plug, tip is for serial data out of the MT-AIO, ring is for serial data in and shield is ground.
The Micro-Trak AIO has been confirmed to run nearly 8 days when used with typical AA alkaline batteries, and the default settings.
The default settings include a transmission every 2 minutes. SmartBeaconing is not recommended for the MT-AIO, since that setting requires the GPS to be constantly powered, and battery usage will be limited to only a day or two. That said, it is still an option.
MT-AIOs ordered after April 10, 2009 (PCB Ver 1.4) can handle an input voltage of 12V - 24V and can be connected directly to a 12V vehicle electrical system.
For older versions, in order to connect to a standard automobile power system (between 12.8V and 14.4V DC), use the Micro-Volt 12
Additional Micro-Trak Products:
Micro-Trak TT4 - TinyTrak4 with a radio transceiver.
Micro-Trak 300 - The original 300mW Micro-Trak, without the amplifier.
Micro-Trak BFT - A 35 watt Micro-Trak transmitter.
Micro-Trak 8000 FA - An 8 watt, frequency agile Micro-Trak.
Micro-Trak 8000 - An 8 watt version of the Micro-Trak 300.
Micro-Trak 200 FA - A frequency agile version of the Micro-Trak 300.
Micro-Trak VHF Antenna - An antenna for the Micro-Trak products.
Micro-Volt 12 - A 12 volt regulated power supply for Micro-Trak products.
For additional information, please contact
The Micro-Trak AIO is available with your choice of our Micro-Trak V2 Rubber Duck Portable antenna, or our Micro-Trak V3 Mag Mount Vehicle antenna.
Note:The unit comes pre-configured, so be sure to send us your desired callsign/SSID* and any other operating parameters different from the defaults, either in the order notes, or in a follow up email. *SSID is an optional number from 1 to 15 to distinguish multiple trackers under the same callsign.
Micro-Trak AIO - $250.
This built Micro-Trak All In One includes everything except 8 AA batteries. It comes with the Micro-Trak V2 Rubber Duck Antenna.
Micro-Trak AIO w/ V3- $250.
This built Micro-Trak All In One includes everything except 8 AA batteries. It comes with the Micro-Trak V3 Mag Mount Antenna.
Documentation:
Note: The MT-AIO firmware, PCB, and Manual each have their own version numbers.
The current MT-AIO firmware version is 1.2.
The current MT-AIO PCB version is 1.3.
The current MT-AIO manual & software ZIP file version is 1.3.
Micro-Trak AIO Manual and Config Software - v1.3 - Current version
Micro-Trak AIO Manual and Config Software - v1.2
After ordering a MT AIO be sure to download the Micro-Trak AIO manual and configuration software above.
Right click the link and choose "Save As..."
Please do not distribute TinyTrak3 software, firmware, or documentation without written permission from the author.
Note: The Micro-Trak AIO is a transmitter only, and may ocassionally send very short packets coincidentally with other transmitters.
Note: This transmitter operates on amateur radio frequencies, and requires a valid amateur radio license to use.
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