Adafruit FONA 808 – Mini Cellular GSM + GPS Breakout [ADA2542]

Cellular + GPS tracking, all in one? Oh yes! Introducing Adafruit FONA 808 MiniGSM + GPS, an all-in-one cellular phone module with that permits you to add location-tracking, voice, text, SMS and data to your project in an adorable little package. ( It does not contain a drum machine, tho )

This module measures only 1.75″x1.6″ but packs a surprising amount of technology into it’s little frame. At the heart is a powerful GSM cellular module (we use the latest SIM808) with integrated GPS. This module can do just about everything.

If you wish to have a shield version without GPS, take a look at the FONA 800 Shield  click here.  

If you wish to have a Shield Version with GPS, take a look at the Adafruit FONA 808 Shield – Mini Cellular GSM + GPS for Arduino click here.

If you just want a plain FONA, click here.

• Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz – connect onto any global GSM network with any 2G SIM (in america, T-Mobile is suggested)
• Fully-integrated GPS ( MT3337 chipset  with -165 dBm tracking sensitivity) that may be controlled and query over the same serial port
• Make and receive voice calls the usage of a headset or an external 32Ω speaker + electret microphone
• Send and receive SMS messages
• Send and receive GPRS data (TCP/IP, HTTP, and the like.)
• PWM/Buzzer vibrational motor control
• AT command interface with “auto baud” detection

Here’s the GPS specifications:

• 22 tracking / 66 acquisition channels
• GPS L1 C/A code
• Sensitivity: Tracking: -165 dBm, Cold starts : -147 dBm
• Time-To-First-Fix: Cold starts: 32s (typ.), Hot starts: 1s (typ.), Warm starts: 5s (typ.)
• Accuracy: approx 2.5 meters

Sounds delicious, right? So we plated this fine module onto a little breakout with all of the extras you wish to have to make your next project shine:

• Onboard LiPoly battery charging circuitry so you’ll be able to take your projec
  Adafruit Part Number: 2542
  Stock Type: Wireless >> Cellular
  In Stock & Ready to Ship