BT receiver with no power switch?

eqcons · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 28, 2005 Posts: 17

I'd like to use my iPaq 6340 on my motorbike, so a BT receiver is required. However, I'd really like to have the BT receiver hard wired to the bike's power, and have it hidden - a permanent, unseen mount if you see what I mean. That would require one that was switched on and off, only with the ignition of the bike. Does anyone know of something suitable at reasonable cost?

lbendlin · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:31 pm Post subject:

the title of your question is actually misleading - what you need is a receiver that DOES have a on/off switch. Most of the older receivers have one, like the Emtacs. You can then leave those switched on, even with the battery removed.

Having the receiver hidden may not be such a smart idea - it needs some kind of sky view after all. An external antenna may help, so make sure your receiver has a MCX or MMCX connector for that (the Emtacs have that)
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eqcons · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 28, 2005 Posts: 17

Thanks Lutz!

eqcons · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 28, 2005 Posts: 17

Quantum · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:01 pm Post subject:

The Holux GR-236 has a switch and the newest chipset too. You want it to stay on all the time, so you don't have to re-fix. Current draw is infinitesimal.

Quantum · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:03 pm Post subject:

P.S. Put it inside your headlight, and add a cheapo antenna.

Only issue is if the headlight casing is metal, you may not get strong enough bluetooth.

eqcons · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 28, 2005 Posts: 17

eqcons · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 28, 2005 Posts: 17

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