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Omnistar’s AMSAT beam will change to ARSAT on March 4, 2024. All users need to migrate to the new frequency to prevent service interruptions. Some receivers may automatically change to the new satellite, but other may require manually tuning.

AMSAT 1545.9375 at 1200 baud moving to ARSAT 1545.245000 at 2400 baud

NovAtel Inc has announced the end of life for the KVH-1750 IMU (p/n IMU-KVH1750, IMU-KVH1750-FP6, IMU-KVH1750-NC). This EOL is effective immediately due to a supplier part change.

It has been replaced with p/n IMU-P1750 and is form, fit, and function compatible. Support and repair will continue on the IMU-KVH1750 until February 29, 2025, or until parts are no longer available.

Contact us if you have any questions or are interested in the IMU-P1750.

This is a notification that Waypoint FTP and licensing servers will experience an extended outage for maintenance this weekend, from 7:00 AM on Saturday, February 12, 2022, to 5:00 PM on Sunday, February 13, 2022 (MST).

During this outage, Waypoint users will be unable to:

• Activate software licenses, return software licenses, or access the customer portal
• Access updates to the lists of public sources and coordinates for base stations, precise SP3/CLK files, antenna calibrations, error models, datum/grid parameters, and DCB updates provided via FTP
• Use the TerraStar NRT service on the “North America” server

For detailed information on this outage including impact and mitigation options, please see the complete bulletin here: https://www2.novatel.com/e/130511/d-licensing-server-outage-2022/2rg885/1665727484?h=Gi9U1mu71_lSGMTPc4VQLQhaUdaXCEEEJ9nQPHrRlaY

Please be advised that the NGS/CORS FTP server will shut down as of August 16th, 2021 and replaced with HTTPS protocol.

Any attempt to access the FTP server after that date will fail. All Waypoint products currently do not support HTTPS and will therefore be unable to access the NGS/CORS RINEX data automatically.

An update to version 8.90 for all Waypoint products will be provided that will support HTTPS.

Kaarta has announced their Kaarta Cloud service. This service offloads the processing of your Kaarta Stencil, Contour, or Stencil Pro so that you can accomplish other important tasks.

You can upload your data directly from a Kaarta system or from your desktop. Kaarta Loud handles the data with their high-performance parallel-processed network.

The BRx7 all-in-one GNSS receiver and antenna is a multi-constellation, multi-communication unit in an IP67-rated enclosure. It tracks GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, IRNSS, and Atlas corrections.

Multiple communications options make this a versatile receiver for just about any application. It has Bluetooth, WiFi, Serial, USB, Cellular, UHF (410 – 470 MHz) or Spread Spectrum (902.4 – 928 MHz) for ultimate flexibility.

BRx7 Datasheet

For more information or pricing, contact us.

The Stencil Pro by KAARTA is now available. This 3D scanner is the top of the line with a number of features and rugged design. It is capable of producing 360 degree high resolution color point clouds. The IP65 rating makes the Stencil Pro perfect for a range of applications and environments.

High quality, high resolution KAARTA 3D scanning products are now available from Steve Lieber and Associates, Inc. These products allow you to make amazing 3D point clouds of outdoor or indoor areas for a variety of applications.

NovAtel has released version 8.90 of their Inertial Explorer, Inertial Explorer Xpress, GrafNav, and GrafNet post processing software packages. New feature PPP-AR (Precise Point Positioning Ambiguity Resolution) uses data from TerraStar-NRT to improve horizontal accuracy on short surveys up to 45%. You have the option to apply automated vehicle constraints when processing. This will be the last version to support 32-bit.

All Waypoint users with a current PCS qualify for this upgrade at no cost. Contact us for information on upgrading to 8.90.

NovAtel has announced TerraStar-X for use in the mid-west. TerraStar-X boasts a 2.5 cm horizontal accuracy in about a minute. It can be used in a variety of applications such as agriculture, construction, and survey.

NovAtel has introduced their latest generation smart antenna, the SMART2™. It is their entry-level all-in-one GNSS receiver and antenna featuring dual-frequency and multi-constellation tracking.

This latest generation smart antenna tracks GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS, and TerraStar-L. It has an integrated magnetic mount and a wide 7 to 30 volts power input range.

Optional Bluetooth connectivity, optional terrain compensation for uneven terrain is great for auto-steer applications. For more information and pricing details, contact us.

Novatel’s Waypoint 8.80 is now available. This new version includes Inertial Explorer, GrafNav/GrafNet, and Inertial Explorer Express. All Waypoint users with current PCS (Post Contractual Support) will be eligible for this new version.

Key New Features

• TerraStar-NRT option that provides high-rate precise satellite orbit and clock corrections for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS systems. These are typically available within minutes for quicker workflow.
• Option to choose L1/L2 or L1/L5 frequencies for solutions.
• Better accuracy for pedestrian and vehicle applications
• 64-bit support for quicker processing

NovAtel Inc has announced the End Of Life (EOL) for the SPAN-CPT series GNSS receiver with integrated IMU. The recommended replacement is the SPAN CPT7 series receiver.

Orders for the SPAN-CPT (OEM6) can be placed through February 28 2019 or until inventory is depleted.

Support for the SPAN-CPT (OEM6) will continue through May 31 2022.

Should you have any questions, or would like to place an order before they’re no longer available, please contact us.

OmniSTAR Correction Services Will Be Discontinued On AORE Satellite Beam. This affects all OmniSTAR subscription services (VBS, XP, G2, and HP) that are currently using the AORE frequency/beam. The services will continue to be available on other satellite beams.

The broadcast for AORE will stop on December 18, 2018. It is recommended that customers currently using the AORE beam to change their receiver’s settings to use the current frequency/beam for your location. A table is below that shows the available beams/frequencies.

If you have additional questions, or need help changing the frequency on your receiver, please contact us.

NovAtel has announced the discontinuation of the SMART6 series of smart antennas. The SMART7 series of smart antennas will be the recommended replacement.

Smart6 will be available for purchase until May 31, 2019 (or until inventory depleted).

Repair support for the Smart6 will end on September 30, 2022.

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