Description:
- Object ID: GPS, Ashtech GPS X11
- Made by: Ashtech Corporation
- Model: M-X11
- Serial Number: 700157A0526
- Date Made: Circa 1990.
- Approximate size: Unknown.
- Accessories: Antenna L1-L2, s/n 11083. Two 2 V rechargeable sealed lead-acid batteries. One cable for attaching batteries to GPS Receiver. Two cables for attaching antenna to GPS Receiver. Measuring rod for measuring height of antenna.
Bag containing manuals: Ashtech X11 GPS Receiver Operating Manual; Ashtech X11 GPS Post Processing System Manual and five other various manuals all in a blue packsack. - Condition: Unknown.
Commentary:
The collection includes an Ashtech X11 receiver, antenna, cables, a measuring stick for measuring the height of the antenna and several manuals dated from 1993 to 1994. A second Ashtech X11 receiver used for differential positioning), an antenna and cables for it are also included, along with rechargeable batteries for both units. Shown above is the main unit GPS receiver.
Ashtech was founded in 1987 in California. In 1997 Ashtech Corporation merged with Magellan Systems and became the Magellan Corporation. After name changes and changes in ownership the company was sold to Trimble in 2011 and is now part of Spectra Precision.
Source of Object: Donated by Jim Pinchas.
Notes: A second item (Rover) is part of the collection, ALSA 2022.02.04.
References: Visit article More than a Technological Change – GPS for additional information.
Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 12, 2024.