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DUAL SKYPRO GPS RECEIVER XGPS160 FOR IPAD & ANDROID
MFR Model# XGPS160
Overview
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Meet the SkyPro - a brand new GPS Receiver with fast signal acquisition and 10Hz positioning updates, making it an ideal GPS for pilots, race car drivers and other fast moving applications. The WAAS receiver is compatible with both GPS (USA) and GLONASS (Russia) systems and it connects via Bluetooth to up to 5 Apple or Android devices. Just like its predecessor, the popular XGPS150, SkyPro is very simple to use. There is a quick set up process that includes pairing your tablet with the unit. Once this is done, SkyPro will automatically connect to the device it was last paired with, and you will be able to use it with hundreds of apps that require location information. The GPS receiver will run for up to 10 hours on a charge, and can be recharged using the included 12-28VDC cigarette lighter adapter, from any PC, or from the USB charger which came with your tablet/phone. This GPS Receiver also comes with a useful GPS Status Tool app. (Available free on the iTunes App Store). The app allows you to turn on and off the automatic route recording feature, and to export the stored log file information. The Status Tool app also shows detailed information from the GPS Receiver including:
Note: The Dual XGPS models 150, 160 and 170 are currently experiencing compatibility issues with Apple software update IOS 8.3. According to Dual, the XGPS does still work with some iOS EFB apps, including WingX and iFlyGPS. However, Foreflight and FlyQ are not currently compatible. If you are currently using one of these devices, we recommend waiting for iOS 8.4 before updating your device. If you plan on purchasing the XGPS and you are using IOS 8.3, we recommend waiting until IOS 8.4 is released. |
Features
- WAAS GPS receiver
- Simultaneous GPS and GLONASS reception
- Up to 10 position samples per second
- Bluetooth connectivity to up to 5 devices
- Automatic route recording
- For Apple and Android devices
- Non-slip holder included for horizontal and vertical use
- 12-30V charger included
- Built-in battery lasts 10+ hours
- Worldwide Coverage Area
- Works with EFB apps and other apps that require GPS; car racing, navigation, marine chart plotters, etc.
- Free status tool app available from the App Store
Specifications
- GPS and GLONASS supported simultaneously
- 99 channels
- SBAS (WAAS, MSAS, EGNOS, GAGAN) supported
- GPS: L1 1598.0625~1605.375 MHz
- GLONASS: L1 1598.0625~1605.375 MHz
- Accuracy: +/-2.5m (CEP)
- Fast location acquisition times: < 29 secs (warm or cold start)
- Position updates: up to 10 times per second
- Maximum speed: 1000 kts / 1150 mph
- Maximum altitude: 20,000 m / 65,600 ft
- Full charge lasts for at least 10 hours of continuous use (for 1 device)
- Recharges in 3 hours
- Capacity: 1400 mAh
- Small and light: 2.7" (70mm) wide x 2.2" (55mm) tall x 0.8" (22mm) thick, 2.5 ounces / 71 grams, Non-slip pad: 4.8" (122mm) wide x 4.2" (107mm) tall x 0.9" (25mm) thick
- Operating temperature: 14°F - 140°F (-10°C - 60°C)
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Reviews
Great item, very accurate.
A great item. I now have 2 and they are easy to use with a great battery life lasting all day.
Bought this model 4 yrs ago. From day one it was plagued with poor performance on multiple fronts. Bluetooth repeatedly failed to show up on multiple devices. Satellites repeatedly dropped with position loss for no reason, unit would shut down with hours of battery remaining, from strartup to finding its position frequently took 4 to 5 min! Called technical support multiple times and it quickly became obvious they did not make the red dot gps but were just resellers and marketers . Tech support was useless and knew nothing about the technical side. Used it on oceanic flights along side several BadElf models. The red dot was always behind, slower, less accurate and very unreliable. I’ll be buying a Bad Elf next time
Q&A
Yes, it works via Bluetooth with up to five devices running iOS or Android OS. Since the iPad Mini runs iOS, it will work just fine!
Yes, the XGPS160 receives the GPS data worldwide. You would still need to find an app with a coverage area in your region for that to be useful.
Yes, the iPad Air runs iOS and will use the Bluetooth connection to communicate with the XGPS160.
Per the manufacturer's website: Yes this will work with WingX Pro.
Yes. This device will override the internal GPS in the iPad and the iPad will instead use this GPS signal for GPS data.
Per Dual: The XGPS 160 has no weather features and is only used as a GPS receiver. Any weather shown was from a different source.
The device will work up to an altitude of 65,600 ft. That being said, the XGPS antenna works best when placed on the glareshield of the aircraft in the cockpit. Reception may be limited in the passenger area of airliner.
Per the users manual the XGPS160 will work with laptops running Windows or OS x operating systems. It will also function with iOS tablets, ipods, iphones, and android tablets. See the user manual located on the documents tab for further details.
Yes, this product is compatible with iOS 11 and future updates.
No, it does not.
