3 Keith and I are pleased to announce the immediate availability of TeleGPS
6 [TeleGPS](http://altusmetrum.org/TeleGPS) is our response to the many
7 requests we've received for an easy-to-use tracking-only board that just
8 provides GPS position information over radio. Combining the
9 same uBlox Max 7Q GPS receiver used in
10 [TeleMega](http://altusmetrum.org/TeleMega) and
11 [TeleMetrum v2.0](http://altusmetrum.org/TeleMetrum) with a
12 16mW transmitter yields a board that is 1.5 x 1.0 inches (38.1 x 25.4 mm).
14 As usual for our products, TeleGPS is designed for use under FCC Part 97
15 (ham radio) rules or equivalent authorization. In addition to the GPS
16 receiver and UHF radio transmitter, TeleGPS includes on-board flash data
17 storage and a micro USB connector for configuration, post-flight data
18 download, and to power a LiPo battery charger.
20 TeleGPS works with our existing ground station products and/or any radio
21 equipped with APRS support, and also emits audible radio direction finding
22 beeps. While TeleGPS can be used with our existing
23 [AltosUI](http://altusmetrum.org/AltOS) and
24 [AltosDroid](http://altusmetrum.org/AltosDroid) ground station software,
25 Keith is working on a simpler, dedicated application optimized for use
28 Altus Metrum products are available directly from
29 [Bdale's web store](https://shop.gag.com), and from these distributors:
32 * [Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com)
33 * [Bay Area Rocketry](http://bayarearocketry.com)
34 * [Chris' Rocket Supplies](http://csrocketry.com)
36 * [Australian Rocketry](http://www.ausrocketry.com)
38 * [SierraFoxHobbies](http://www.sierrafoxhobbies.com)
40 * [Rebel Space](http://rebelspace.eu)
42 * [Aerospace Education](http://www.rockets.co.nz)
44 All Altus Metrum products are completely open hardware and open source.
45 The hardware design details and all source code are openly available for
46 download, and advanced users are invited to join our developer community
47 and help to enhance and extend the system. You can learn more about
48 Altus Metrum products at [http://altusmetrum.org](http://altusmetrum.org).
50 Thank you all for your continuing support of Altus Metrum, and we hope
51 to see you on a flight line somewhere soon!