SparkFun Tube - Aluminum (3/8"OD x 10"L 0.30"ID) Tubing GPS & Navigation If you are not comfortable

If you are not comfortable doing this

Shield is compatible with 5V or 3

you can maximize range by increasing the transmit power and reducing the data rate

Flash control: 8-step power control(1/128-1/1) step length is 0

It also utilizes an extremely common parallel interface so code is freely available (check below for an Arduino example)

SparkFun Tube - Aluminum (3/8"OD x 10"L 0.30"ID) Tubing GPS & Navigation If you are not comfortableThese 10" long aluminum tubes have an outer diameter of 3 8", an inner diameter of 0. 30", and a wall thickness of 0. 035". When used with the mating tube clamps, these can be used for versatile structural support. Additionally, wires and cables can easily be run through the center. Dimensions: Length 10. 0" OD 3 8" ID 0. 30" Width 0. 035"