
The Haicom Hi-303III uses the acclaimed SirfIII new generation GPS chip, with 20 instead of 12 channels for satellite reception. Haicom prices
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The HAICOM Hi-303III Multi-Mode GPS
Package deal with accessories

GPS receiver with Compact Flash type1 / mini-1394 interfaces and built-in active antenna for high sensitivity. It is based on the SirfIII high-performance chip set. This gives better updates in reduced visibility, urban canyon, or other weak signal tracking situations. HI-303III is well suited to many mobile devices such as, PDA, notebook PC, and Tablet PC. Applications include in-car navigation, topographic mapping and touring, GIS data collection, tracking, and marine navigation, Users can simply plug it into a PDA or other type of handheld PC running with suitable mapping and routing software. |
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You can use the Hi-303III with the following versatile connections (optional).
1. CompactFlash GPS receiver in PDA or (PCMCIA) computer.
2. PDA GPS receiver using cables.
3. Computer GPS using USB cable.
4. Bluetooth GPS using Hi401 BT sleeve.
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Hi-303III standard package:
Haicom CF card GPS with 20 channels,
Haicom mini-USB (1394) male to PS2 cable.
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Mini CD with user manual and development files.
Carrying pouch. User manual.
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Options:
External antenna MMCX connector, with 5 metres of thin coax.
PS2 to USB cable,
PS2 to DB9 cable
PCMCIA adaptor sleeve
Bluetooth slipper Hi-401
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Suitable mapping software for the Hi-303III GPS includes:
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Destinator street mapping for in-car navigation
- Travroute/CoPilot street mapping for in-car navigation
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Oziexplorer for topographic and touring mapping
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Fugawi for topographic and touring mapping.
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Here is an index on other suitable mapping software to use with the Haicom GPS in a PDA or laptop computer.
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Alternative Hi-305III model with additional SD memory slot
Features of the GPS component:
- SirfIII high performance chip set
- CFA compliant
- Twenty parallel channels for fast tracking and reacquisition
- Built-in active antenna
- Support for true NMEA0183 protocol data stream
- Enhanced algorithms to mitigate reception problems
- Ideal for OEM and ODM product evaluation and development
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Specifications for the Hi-303III with SirFIII chip:
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HI-303III General
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Frequency: |
L1, 1575 42 MHz. |
| Indications |
LED off - Receiver is not powered
LED flashing - 3D Position Fixed
LED solid - searching for satellites |
| Channels: |
20 Channel all-in-view tracking SirFIII chip |
| Built-in Antenna: |
One built-in on board active antenna,
Sensitivity: Acquisition: -149 dbm Tracking: -159 dbm |
| External Antenna |
Optional Magnetic-base active antenna via RP-MMCX connector, with 5.5 metres of co-ax cable. |
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Physical size (incl CF card)
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Folded: 65 (L) x 48 (W) x 25 (H)mm
Unfolded: 116 (L) x 48 (W) x 22 (H)mm
Also slots in to PCMCIA sleeve for use in PCMCIA slots, PDA or laptop. USB/serial port for cable attachment to PS2, serial, or USB computing devices. |
| Weight and other |
60 grams, supplied with leather carry case, user manual, and 3.5" floppy disc with test and development software |
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HI-303III Accuracy
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Position: |
7m 2D RMS, SA off |
| Datum: |
WGS-84 |
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HI-303III Acquisition Rate
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Reacquisition: |
100 ms |
| Start: |
Hot Start (used recently): 3 ~ 6 sec. Average
Warm Start (used in the last month): 34 sec. Average
Cold Start (first time): 46 sec. Average |
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HI-305III Dynamic Conditions
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Altitude: |
Maximum Altitude: 10,000m |
| Velocity: |
Maximum Velocity: 600m/s |
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HI-303III Interface
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Hardware: |
PCMCIA Type II / Compact Flash, Mini-USB and PSII cable. |
| Maximum update rate |
1 Hz |
| Baud Rate: |
Baud Rate: 4800, N, 8, 1 |
| Protocol: |
Protocol: NMEA0183 GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC |
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HI-303III Power
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Voltage: |
DC 3.3V+- 10% obtained from computer or PDA slot. |
| Current: |
90mA continuous mode |
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HI-303III Environmental
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Operating Temperature: |
Operating Temperature: -40° to + 80° Storage Temperature: - 55° to + 85° |
| Relative Humidity: |
95%, non-condensing. |
The specifications are subject to change without notice.~ Haicom Prices
To power any laptop computer (using 15 to 24 volt), we supply a user selectable 12 volt adaptor/inverter with cigar lighter plug - check

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