Digital Odometers are incorporated into some Raveon GPS transponders such as the M7-GX. They work very well, but you will see a difference in reading between the digital odometer reported by a GPS transponder and the odometer on the dashboard.…
RavTrack PC has the ability to place "Track Dots" on the map as tracked objects move around. There are a number of user-configurable features in RavTrack PC that facilitate the Track Dot display, such as color and frequency of the…
Often a system decision comes down to cellular vs. VHF/UHF RF communications. Cellular based GPS transponders and cell phones rely on a public cellular radio networks to connect to the carrier's network, which then passes the GPS location information to…
Sometimes two-way voice radios can be used for safety and personnel locating. When trying to decide if a dedicated GPS transponder like the Raveon ATLAS PT or a voice radio is the right choice, keep these important points in…
The selection of a proper GPS antenna for a GPS tracking system is very important. The main criteria to keep in mind when choosing a GPS antenna to work with your Raveon M7 series GPS transponder is: Amplified. The antenna…
Raveon M7 GPS transponders with firmware version D1 or higher allows for the transmission of an electronic "GPS Odometer". The GPS Odometer is a virtual odometer, not the actual vehicle odometer reading. It is implemented by integrating the distances travelled,…
Guest Blog posted by Corbin Campbell, Electronics Support Services Missouri State University Just a little history, our Assistant Director of Public Safety had a project for me. Missouri State University had the ability to GPS track the shuttle bus fleet for the students, faculty,…
Overview The Raveon M7 GX series of GPS transponders are excellent for real-time tracking of vehicles. They work in remote areas and have a very fast update rate. By installing a Raveon GPS transponder in an off-road race vehicle (buggy,…
If you are using an Intel Atom motherboard and processor combo as the base station for a Ravtrack vehicle tracking system, the computer may not boot properly due to the radio supplying a signal on the DB9 connector to the…
As the demand to improve the playing experience at golf courses and country clubs continues to grow, course managers are adding new technologies to enhance their product while also adding to their bottom line. One of these methods gaining traction…