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Logitech 600

Logitech 600

2m 70cms antenna

  • Type: Dual band super gainer 2m 6/8 & 70cm 3 X 5/8 
  • Frequency: 144-146/430-440MHz
  • Gain: 5.5.0dBd/8.0dBd
  • Length: 150cm 
  • VSWR: 1:1.5 or better  
  • Power: 200 watts
  • Fitting: PL259 type

Kenwood 710 used for APRS tracking

Kenwood 710 "Tracking"

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I have installed APRSIS on my laptop for the tracking but this will only be used when I am not in my regular truck or when in places with no APRS coverage. The APRSIS software sends location data via the internet. APRSIS can be connected to a radio and TX/RX data but I will only be using it via the internet. More information on this software can be found HERE

Truck its all fitted in

Home of TruckCam Click for full size

24v to 12v 65a converter

 

13.8v dropper to power the 710d

Mini DVR

This is used to record incase of accident.

300w 220v inverter

240v supply for the laptop

HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access Plus)

HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access Plus) is an advanced technology which lets you get even more out of Three's network, giving you speeds up to 40% faster than you'd get with our previous dongles. This means that when you use an HSPA+ enabled device to access the internet, pages will load even quicker than normal on your phone or computer - and you can expect faster downloads too.

Inside the cab of TruckCam

Inside the cab "click" for full size

Laptop

HHP G-60 AMD Athlon x2

Would you like to know more about how APRS works ? Then check out this video.

 
I have tried many voltage droppers and 240v inverters some better than others. I now have a 60amp switch mode dropper This gives me plenty to run my ham radio gear and fridge without even getting warm. To supply the 240v I have a 2000w peak 240v inverter. The only problem comes when parked up over night, for this a have a small 300w inverter just to power the laptop.

If you have a website and would be happy to put a link back to Truckcam here is a banner for you to use "THANKS"

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I have had quite a few e-mail asking how Truck Cam works

Well its real easy, I have a mobile internet connection from the 3 network "click here", this is the best value I have found in the UK and seems to have good coverage. The software I use is Adobe flash media live encoder 3.1 and its free to use, and it is sent to the BATC server and the main page links back to it for you all to view.

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