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Keith and I are pleased to announce the immediate availability of TeleGPS
v1.0!

[TeleGPS](http://altusmetrum.org/TeleGPS) is our response to the many 
requests we've received for an easy-to-use tracking-only board that just 
provides GPS position information over radio.  Combining the
same uBlox Max 7Q GPS receiver used in 
[TeleMega](http://altusmetrum.org/TeleMega) and 
[TeleMetrum v2.0](http://altusmetrum.org/TeleMetrum) with a
16mW transmitter yields a board that is 1.5 x 1.0 inches (38.1 x 25.4 mm).

As usual for our products, TeleGPS is designed for use under FCC Part 97 
(ham radio) rules or equivalent authorization.  In addition to the GPS
receiver and UHF radio transmitter, TeleGPS includes on-board flash data 
storage and a micro USB connector for configuration, post-flight data 
download, and to power a LiPo battery charger. 

TeleGPS works with our existing ground station products and/or any radio
equipped with APRS support, and also emits audible radio direction finding
beeps.  While TeleGPS can be used with our existing 
[AltosUI](http://altusmetrum.org/AltOS) and 
[AltosDroid](http://altusmetrum.org/AltosDroid) ground station software,
Keith is working on a simpler, dedicated application optimized for use 
with TeleGPS.

Altus Metrum products are available directly from 
[Bdale's web store](https://shop.gag.com), and from these distributors:

  * United States
    * [Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com)
    * [Bay Area Rocketry](http://bayarearocketry.com)
    * [Chris' Rocket Supplies](http://csrocketry.com)
  * Australia
    * [Australian Rocketry](http://www.ausrocketry.com)
  * Italy
    * [SierraFoxHobbies](http://www.sierrafoxhobbies.com)
  * Netherlands
    * [Rebel Space](http://rebelspace.eu)
  * New Zealand
    * [Aerospace Education](http://www.rockets.co.nz)

All Altus Metrum products are completely open hardware and open source.
The hardware design details and all source code are openly available for
download, and advanced users are invited to join our developer community
and help to enhance and extend the system. You can learn more about 
Altus Metrum products at [http://altusmetrum.org](http://altusmetrum.org).

Thank you all for your continuing support of Altus Metrum, and we hope 
to see you on a flight line somewhere soon!