I want to rig a PLGR to a Tough book and use a RAMS mount to create a moving map....

[EwaMarine]

So what am I missing to make a ghetto FBCB2 or Blue Force tracker...I have:
The PLGR, RT-1439, LS-671, and a KY-57 on a vanilla two level rack in the 998.....
What else do I need?
Heres our rack now....Any ideas ?

 

[EwaMarine]

This is a movie prop companies simulated blue force tracker: Id like to do something similar but have it work as a actual moving map display...What programs and parts do I need to rig this up??

 

[NDT]

Not sure about the PLGR, but on the DAGR, there is a data cable available on ebay that connects to the RS232 port on the PC. Then use Google Earth, hit "tools" and "GPS", should receive the data and make continuous updates.

Search "DAGR" on ebay and you will find the cable. It's not the power or antenna cable.

 

[emmado22]

The same port is on the PLGR also.

 

[glassk]

https://www.rockwellcollins.com/~/m...nd Guidance/GPS Devices/DAGR Accessories.aspx

may have some part numbers in it

 

[sigo]

Yup. It's a simple serial interface to send NMEA data to a PC. If I recall correctly it's the same for both DAGR and PLGR. DAGR serial to PC P/N is 987-5012-001. A good resource to check out besides the TM is Brooke's comprehensive coverage at PRC68.com.

 

[EwaMarine]

You guys are HEROS for the info so far!!....
I just got a tough book donated from a Marine Major in Korea!!
..So now its time to find a good internal mount...

So far I found a FBCB2 Antenna mount/brush guard,PN:37587D-002
DAGR antenna PN: NSN 3085-01-502-6692
DAGR antenna cord:987-4840-001 assy 13499
DAGR DC power cord PN: 987-5019-001 assy 13499
Heres a pic of what we got so far:

Heres a pic of some Army Dawgs installing the mount/brushguard for the Blue force tracker:
Need a PLGR antenna cord, adel camps,

 

[86humv]

Bft

Here are some BFT brackets and antennas I have found.

 

[EwaMarine]

Are those bft antennas for sale anywhere?!

 

[sigo]

I may have a PLGR antenna cable for you. I'm still not unpacked from my recent PCS but if I find it it's yours. I also have a PLGR dismounted carrying case if you you want it.

 

[86humv]

Are those bft antennas for sale anywhere?!

PM sent

 

[ke5eua]

PM sent

Juan is looking for a bft antenna, at least he was last year.

 

[juanprado]

Juan is looking for a bft antenna, at least he was last year.

Thanks, I sent a pm

 

[EwaMarine]

Heres the ports on the PLGR we got donated! Sorry for the junky pic...

 

[ke5eua]

I'm not at my PC right now but I ordered some stuff from an eBay seller who has plgr stuff.

I ordered my serial cable, power, antenna, and antenna cable from him.

I'll pm you his seller id in a bit. Really good guy to work with.

 

[EwaMarine]

Heres the ports on the PLGR we got donated! Sorry for the junky pic... LOL...Why couldnt the antenna cable be the same as the dumb DAGR!! Grrrr...View attachment 514170

 

[EwaMarine]

Yup. It's a simple serial interface to send NMEA data to a PC. If I recall correctly it's the same for both DAGR and PLGR. DAGR serial to PC P/N is 987-5012-001. A good resource to check out besides the TM is Brooke's comprehensive coverage at PRC68.com.

Thanks SIGO!!!!!

 

[ke5eua]

Pm sent. I've done this exact thing you are wanting to do.

I have a contact that is fixing to retire and I might be able to obtain a disc from him that would aid you in your fbcb2 look

 

[ke5eua]

I want to rig a PLGR to a Tough book and use a RAMS mount to create a moving ...

Another question, are any of the guys licensed ham radio guys?

We have a thing called aprs and it is actually pre fbcb2, pre mts.

The guy who developed aprs did it while working with the navy to track small boats and some of the interfaces we have look just like fbcb2 / bft

That's what mine is being used for.

 

[emmado22]

I dealt with Applique + and POS NAV in 1997-2001 in 4ID... All forerunners to FBCB2.