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Columbus P-9 Race Precision GNSS Receiver for Professional Racing (25Hz Update Rate, Meter-Level Accuracy, Dual-Mode Bluetooth)

$254.00 CAD

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Country of Origin: China

Columbus P-9 Race high-update-rate GNSS receiver

The Columbus P-9 Race is built for applications that need both speed and meter-level accuracy. With an industry-leading 25 Hz update rate, it delivers ultra-fast position updates for racing, UAVs, aviation, and other dynamic tracking work.

Horizontal positioning reaches 0.7 m CEP (50%) and 2.0 m CEP (95%). Wired USB and dual-mode Bluetooth keep it compatible with common operating systems—so you get high-speed updates without giving up usable accuracy.

25 Hz update rate · 0.7 m CEP (50%) · Dual-mode Bluetooth · USB + BLE + SPP · u-blox M9N · IP67 antenna

Key Features

25 Hz Update Rate

Lightning-fast position updates at 25 Hz
Built for real-time tracking and high-speed motion

→ Capture dense position data when every tenth of a second counts

Meter-Level Accuracy

0.7 m CEP (50%)
2.0 m CEP (95%)

→ High update rate without sacrificing usable horizontal accuracy

Low Latency

Update interval as low as 0.04 s
Faster response for dynamic motion analysis

→ Instant position refresh for racing and UAV workflows

Four Concurrent Constellations

GPS · Galileo · GLONASS · BeiDou
More satellites for better signal selection and filtering

→ Stronger sky coverage for high-rate positioning

High-Gain External Antenna

Large external high-gain active antenna
Designed for strong, stable reception at 25 Hz

→ Antenna performance matched to ultra-high update rates

IP67 Antenna Protection

Industrial-grade IP67 external antenna
Built for outdoor, all-weather mounting

→ Rugged antenna for track, field, and vehicle installs

Wired & Wireless Connectivity

USB serial plus dual-mode Bluetooth
Compatible with common desktop and mobile OS platforms

→ Connect phones, tablets, and PCs without a single-path lock-in

NMEA 0183 Output

Standard NMEA 0183 sentences
Works with a wide range of GNSS apps and tools

→ Drop into common racing, mapping, and navigation software

Part Description

How P-9 Race Delivers Fast, Accurate Positioning

Two hardware foundations: a concurrent multi-constellation GNSS engine and a large high-gain active antenna.

1. Latest u-blox GNSS Module — 4 Concurrent Constellations

The P-9 Race uses the u-blox M9N, a 92-channel GNSS engine with strong sensitivity and fast acquisition across L1 GNSS systems. Concurrent reception from GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou increases the number of visible satellites so the receiver can select stronger signals and improve position accuracy.

Advanced filtering helps mitigate RF interference and jamming, allowing the P-9 Race to sustain high accuracy together with a high update rate.

Four constellation concurrent GNSS reception

2. High-Gain Active Antenna with 4 Feed Points

Antenna size and design are critical to 25 Hz performance. The P-9 Race antenna measures 60 × 60 mm including the protection shell, with a 48 × 48 mm reception area—about 3.6× larger than a typical 25 × 25 mm patch. It uses four feed points instead of one, with stronger gain and bandwidth for stable reception at ultra-high update rates.

P-9 Race antenna compared with a regular antenna

Why High Update Rate Matters

The same kart-track segment recorded at 1 Hz, 5 Hz, and 25 Hz shows how update rate changes track detail.

1 Hz

1 Hz diagram

Only a few scattered points—the track is effectively indistinguishable.

5 Hz

5 Hz diagram

A recognizable path appears, but detail is still limited for high-speed analysis.

25 Hz

25 Hz diagram

A smooth, dense track with enough detail for accurate high-speed analysis—ideal for racing and similar dynamic applications.

Side-by-Side Track Comparison

Tests used a kart track rather than a full-size race circuit—smaller layout, higher G-load, and sharper direction changes create a more demanding environment.

Kart circuit used for P-9 Race comparison tests

1. Single-Lap Test

Laps: 1 · Elapsed: 43″ · Mileage: 437 m
Average speed: 36.6 km/h · Max speed: 46 km/h · Max acceleration: 1.3 G
Focus: Consistency with the actual track
Time: UTC 2023-02-01 07:14:10 – 07:14:53
Download the track (KMZ)

Regular GNSS receiver

P-9 Race

2. Multiple-Laps Test

Laps: 11 · Elapsed: 7′52″ · Mileage: 4,702 m
Average speed: 35.9 km/h · Max speed: 46 km/h · Max acceleration: 1.4 G
Focus: Multi-lap consistency
Time: UTC 2023-02-01 07:14:10 – 07:22:02
Download the track (KMZ)

Regular GNSS receiver

P-9 Race

Operating System Compatibility

The P-9 Race works with Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, iOS, and iPadOS—covering laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other compatible devices.

Multi-OS compatibility for Columbus GNSS receivers

Important for iOS / iPadOS: Check the P-9 Race iOS compatible app list before purchase. If your app is not listed, the P-9 Race will not work with that iOS or iPadOS app.

Simultaneous Device Connections

The P-9 Race provides three output interfaces: 1 × Bluetooth SPP, 1 × Bluetooth BLE, and 1 × USB serial / COM port. Using all three at once, up to three devices can receive GNSS data simultaneously—for example one phone over Bluetooth SPP and one laptop over USB.

P-9 Race simultaneous connection interfaces

Bluetooth

Built-in dual-mode Bluetooth supports BLE 5.1 and SPP 2.1. For a strong, stable link, plan on a reliable working range of about 10 m (33 ft) or slightly beyond.

Technical Specifications

Protection & Environment

External Active Antenna	IP67
Main Unit	Not waterproof
Operating Temperature	-20 °C to 50 °C / -4 °F to 122 °F

GNSS Performance

Module	u-blox M9N · 92 channels
Signals	GPS L1C/A · Galileo E1-B/C · GLONASS L1OF · BeiDou B1I · QZSS L1C/A · SBAS (EGNOS, GAGAN, MSAS, WAAS, QZSS L1S)

Positioning Ability*

Reacquisition	< 2 s
Hot Start	< 2 s
Cold Start	< 29 s
Horizontal Accuracy	0.7 m CEP (50%) · 2.0 m CEP (95%)
Note	* Supports “EPS Race” technology · 25 Hz mode · Ideal open-sky test conditions

Output & Update Rate

Protocol	NMEA 0183
Default Messages	GNRMC, GNGGA, GNGSV, GNGSA
Geodesics	WGS84
Update Rate	25 Hz (default)

Bluetooth

Modes	SPP 2.1 · BLE 5.1
Reliable Range	Up to slightly > 10 m (33 ft)

Connectors & Power

USB	USB 2.0 Type-A
Antenna Connector	SMA
Antenna Cable	300 cm / 9.8 ft
P-9 Race Power	DC 5 V / 70 mA
External Antenna Power	DC 3.3 V / 35 mA

System Requirements

Windows	Windows 7 or later
macOS	Mac OS X v10.10 or later
Linux	Kernel 2.6.12 or later
iOS / iPadOS	15 or later
Android	Android 10 or later

Certificates

Compliance	FCC · CE · RoHS

Compliance

FCC · CE · RoHS

Size and Weight

What's in the Box

P-9 Race Professional Racing GNSS Receiver
External Active Antenna
Warranty Card
Helical Antenna Kit (Optional)

Use P-9 Race on iPhone & iPad

Pair the Columbus P-9 Race with the free GeoAstra BLE-GNSS iOS app to stream receiver positions, share NMEA with other apps on the same device, and collect field data from iPhone or iPad.

GeoAstra BLE-GNSS is the software bridge that brings a compatible BLE GNSS receiver—such as P-9 Race—onto iOS. Positions shown and recorded in the app come from the connected receiver, not from the built-in iPhone/iPad GPS.

Free on the App Store — no website purchase required.