New Locus Units
Posted By John Rogers on 3/26/2001 at 7:54 PM

I believe that the Locus technology is a few years old now.
Exactly when was the latest tech update equipment and software, and when is the next one due.
This is interesting to me, since last year one dealer said he has holding his breath for an imminent hardware update featuring an optional cable connection port.
Maybe Bill Martin?
Great board. It's like coffee.

Thanks guys

John on a relentless hunt for the best of all worlds GPS.



Re: New Locus Units
Posted By William Martin on 3/28/2001 at 4:35 PM

John,

Unfortunately, I cannot reveal in detail future plans for products, as you may understand. But, I can tell you a few things.

Regarding the latest hardware update for Locus, this is an easy one. We have not had the need to update any hardware components on the Locus receiver. In addition, we are still running the original version of the firmware (software in the receiver) since we originally released the product. This means we have not encountered any defects with the receiver that has required an update. Regarding the future, I can say that there is no imminent hardware update for Locus.

Regarding the lastest update in software, the most recent version of Locus Processor is version 1.2 which is currently shipping with each product. An update to the software will be available soon. Keep checking here for a posting regarding the new software.

Hope this helps a bit.

Bill Martin
Ashtech Precision Products



Re: New Locus Units
Posted By John Rogers on 3/28/2001 at 7:14 PM

Thanks Bill Martin.
You are as regular as it gets.
John