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| Reviews Summary for GPS 18 OEM |
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Reviews: 13
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $$89.99
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Description: The GPS 18 is a GPS sensor targeted to OEM clients for use in automotive, fleet vehicle, and electronics applications where a small, highly accurate GPS receiver is needed.
This 12-parallel-channel, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver is available in either CMOS-level serial or USB 2.0 full-speed versions, and comes with an integrated magnetic base. The puck-like receiver is 2.4 inches in diameter and weighs just ounces, making it an ideal solution in applications where space is at a premium.
The GPS 18 is offered in three different cable configurations: A-style USB, DB-9 pin serial with 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter (PC), or bare wire (LVC). The PC and LVC versions both default to output data in the industry standard NMEA 0183 data format, but may also be user programmed to output data in the GARMIN proprietary format. The USB version produces data only in the GARMIN proprietary format. All three versions of the GPS 18 come complete with non-volatile memory for storage of configuration information, a real-time clock, and raw measurement output data for sophisticated customer applications. The LVC version additionally provides a pulse-per-second logic level output whose rising edge is aligned to the UTC second within 1 microsecond. The USB 2.0 full-speed version of the GPS18 is also compatible with USB 1.1 full-speed hosts.
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More info: http://www.garmin.com/products/gps18oem/index.jsp
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W8DEC
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 8, 2009 12:05
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Very Nice Unit
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Works great with my TH-D7A(G), TM-D700, and TM-D710. I would recommend it to any APRS user.
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KC0RSY
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 20, 2009 13:59
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Works above 60K
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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The Garmin 18X LVC (or PC) with firmware version 3.00 worked excellent during our first balloon flight (WØJH-11)up to about 87,000 feet. We were very impressed with this unit. All three that were purchased have worked flawlessly.
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KC0RSY
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 18, 2009 11:18
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Impressive Receiver 18x
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchase three Garmin GPS 18x receivers for our club. One will be used in a high altitude balloon experiment. When I first powered it up connected an OpenTracker+, I was very surprised when it found enough satellites to give me a very accurate position from inside my basement in less than 30 second. Most GPS units need a clear view of the sky but this one works for me indoors.
Rick KØBR
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VA3FHG
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 31, 2008 11:31
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Works Great
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I recently purchased the GPS-18x for use with my TM-D700A transceiver. The 18x has the latest SiRf receiver. It was plug and play out of the box. Very quick to pick up the GPS signals. I am very satisfied with the unit, and would recommend it to anyone wishing to have a relatively inexpensive GPS unit for mobile APRS.
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KA1MZY
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 12, 2008 10:05
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VERY nice GPS Puck
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had this GPS puck for over a year. I have the serial version to interface to Kenwood D700. I used the GPS for about a year before switching to an AVMAP5.
The GPS18 performed flawless without any programming. I connected it to the Kenwood and it started receiving GPS information in under a minute.
These GPS's can be found for 70$ or so new so make sure you do some shopping before you pay over $100.
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K4MZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 22, 2007 19:34
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Perfect for use with a TM-D700
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I recently replaced my old Garmin StreetPilot with a C330 (which I love) but still wanted to be able to do APRS with my TM-D700. I ordered the non OEM version with the serial connector because it comes with the windshield mount and MapSource® City Navigator DVD, and it was well worth the few extra dollars. Now in my dash I have my new C330 with the GPS18 behind it and the TM-D700 head all neatly in the place where I had my bulky old (yet reliable) StreetPilot. Out of the box it was plug and play with the serial adapter I already had for my radio. It was only a minute before the TM-D700 was blinking "GPS" and I couldn't be happier. For me it was a great option instead of going with a single, much more expensive GPS unit to use for APRS.
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KQ6EA
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 3, 2007 22:10
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Excellent GPS
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have one of the OEM units I use with a home-brew adapter for my TM-D700, and one of the USB versions I use with my laptop. These are GREAT GPS units! They use very little power, acquire satellites very fast, and give excellent position accuracy. I've been involved with GPS since the early 90's, when the constellation wasn't even complete, and it's nothing short of amazing at how far we've come. Devices like this were just a dream when we started.
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KK9H
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 11, 2006 21:23
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Perfect for TinyTrak3
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have been playing with APRS for a couple of years. When I first assembled my tracker unit I already owned a Garmin GPS III+ so I initially used that for the GPS receiver. The other components consist of a Byonics TinyTrak3 and an Icom IC-28H. When I got everything up and running I eventually wanted to have my GPS III+ back and use a less valuable GPS receiver on the tracker. After reading the reviews on the GPS 18 PC, I decided to buy one. I was delighted that it plugged right onto my TinyTrak3 and worked perfectly. I am also very impressed with how quickly it acquires the satelites and is ready to go after you first turn it on. The GPS 18 PC has its own magnetic base and easily stays put on the car. I think it is ideal for APRS use and can highly recommend it.
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KC5ZRQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 21, 2005 16:04
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GPS 18 PC
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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The PC version has a cigarette lighter adapter and a DB9 serial interface. For APRS it is a plug-n-play GPS since the default format is NMEA. The LVC version would be good for special projects. Stay away from the USB version.
Warning: In the heat of a Texas summer it will fail if you let it bake on your dashboard. Also, the OEM versions do not come with software.
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N1KSN
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 29, 2005 07:03
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No problems, performs well
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I also purchased the PC version of the Garmin GPS 18 for use in a tracker with a TinyTrak 3 and a junker Radio Shack HTX-202. The default settings were just fine and it was a simple plug-and-play. The magnetic base on the unit allows for easy on and off the car roof. A Rubbermaid container holds all the equipment, and it's set up to run on 8 D-cell batteries or the auto lighter socket.
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