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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!