Pretty cool endeavor. Seems like a steal for $250.
http://www.meetearl.com/
If it had 2m instead of FRS/GMRS it would be a lot more useful. It does look like a nice concept however.
Quote from: Geek on May 14, 2013, 11:26:15 AM
If it had 2m instead of FRS/GMRS it would be a lot more useful. It does look like a nice concept however.
Of course, but i don't think they had us in mind when they created it.
Probably not, but what you have is a smartphone with a radio built in for when you're out of cell range. If you're that far out, then you need a radio with some range. I like the idea, but think this falls just a tad short. The mapping application sounds like it is the most developed component and I'd almost like to get that part of it independently.
I like the concept. Also, if this actually goes into production, there might be interest generated in the ham community. The build in AM, shortwave, FM receiver is a VERY good touch. Most people carry a phone of some kind, so this combined instrument might be handy. If it's based o Droid or other OS, then you might be able to run FLdigi software on it for digital comms using both the internal transceiver and an external HF transceiver.
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So $356 unless you get in on the ground floor. Including MURS, nice touch; if you're out on the back 40 when one of your sensors goes off no latency because you're not back at the house.
I suspect that if it's all that's planned, some people will be pushing the envelope in this area further and in a couple of years this will be, "Gen-1." Anyone remember the first "mobile" bricks, when the Star Trek Communicator (flip phone) was light-years away?
Thanks for sharing madball. :)
Quote from: KC9TNH on May 14, 2013, 08:59:07 PM
So $356 unless you get in on the ground floor. Including MURS, nice touch; if you're out on the back 40 when one of your sensors goes off no latency because you're not back at the house.
I suspect that if it's all that's planned, some people will be pushing the envelope in this area further and in a couple of years this will be, "Gen-1." Anyone remember the first "mobile" bricks, when the Star Trek Communicator (flip phone) was light-years away?
Thanks for sharing madball. :)
My pleasure.
I'm pretty familiar with the screen tech and its low power polymer tech. Each pixel is basically a switch either off, no color, or on showing the grayscale. Even with total loss of power the screen can still show the map when off. Just add a compass and you can navigate
I'm going to get on on the ground floor and check it out. I spent $250 for a Motorola Xoom and use it primarily for reading books. The Earl will do books and a whole lot more
I would suggest anyone to wait until a few of those are actually being delivered before ordering...
Gil.
They got 100% funding in 2 weeks. I decided against paying now, Had to many questions and what ifs to lay cash down on.
I will be interested to see how the final product looks and works.