Goals:

1. Confirm that APRS beacon functions
2. Confirm accuracy of GPS data
3. Confirm beacon interval
4. Confirm hardware reliability and durability
5. Confirm that base station can read and track data

Tests:

Basic functionality:

Test: Cobble the Tinitrak/GPS-35/radio together and verify that they work as a unit and that the base station will recieve the traffic.

Status: Done

Results: The GPS got a lock in about 30 seconds standing outside. It transmitted several beacons, which were recieved by the base station. It is transmitting using 3ric's call sign, with the "Home" tag. The beacon interval looks to be several minutes. The coordinate is accurate, but the position on the map display in UI-View32 was off by several miles.

Extended functionality:

Take Tinitrak/GPS-35/radio unit in car, drive around and confirm that GPS unit can get readings.

Monitor base station to verify reception of beacon data.

Verify:

• Accuracy of GPS data
• Beacon interval

• Range of reception
• Power consumption

Robustness:

Perform minimal shock and cold testing of assembled unit. Verify that connections between components are reliable. Confirm that there are no exposed electrical connections which could short out. Confirm that wires and connectors are routed in a stress-resistant manner.