Home PageFacebookRSS News Feed
PocketGPS
Web
SatNav,GPS,Navigation
MacFixer, the iPhone, iPod, and iPad specialists
Pocket GPS World - SatNavs | GPS | Speed Cameras: Forums

Pocket GPS World :: View topic - BT receiver with no power switch?
 Forum FAQForum FAQ   SearchSearch   UsergroupsUsergroups   ProfileProfile   Log in for private messagesLog in for private messages   Log inLog in 

BT receiver with no power switch?

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> TomTom Software-Only Products
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
eqcons
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Apr 28, 2005
Posts: 17

PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:50 pm    Post subject: BT receiver with no power switch? Reply with quote

I'd like to use my iPaq 6340 on my motorbike, so a BT receiver is required. However, I'd really like to have the BT receiver hard wired to the bike's power, and have it hidden - a permanent, unseen mount if you see what I mean. That would require one that was switched on and off, only with the ignition of the bike. Does anyone know of something suitable at reasonable cost?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
lbendlin
Pocket GPS Staff
Pocket GPS Staff


Joined: 02/11/2002 22:41:59
Posts: 11878
Location: Massachusetts, USA

PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

the title of your question is actually misleading - what you need is a receiver that DOES have a on/off switch. Most of the older receivers have one, like the Emtacs. You can then leave those switched on, even with the battery removed.

Having the receiver hidden may not be such a smart idea - it needs some kind of sky view after all. An external antenna may help, so make sure your receiver has a MCX or MMCX connector for that (the Emtacs have that)
_________________
Lutz

Report Map Errors here:
TomTom/TeleAtlas NAVTEQ
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
eqcons
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Apr 28, 2005
Posts: 17

PostPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 2:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Lutz!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
eqcons
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Apr 28, 2005
Posts: 17

PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

lbendlin wrote:
the title of your question is actually misleading - what you need is a receiver that DOES have a on/off switch. Most of the older receivers have one, like the Emtacs. You can then leave those switched on, even with the battery removed.


Struggling to find one of these Lutz - can you tell me an exact Emtac model that would do the job?

Jim
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Quantum
Frequent Visitor


Joined: 16/02/2003 03:21:58
Posts: 285
Location: Seattle, Ecotopia

PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Holux GR-236 has a switch and the newest chipset too. You want it to stay on all the time, so you don't have to re-fix. Current draw is infinitesimal.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Quantum
Frequent Visitor


Joined: 16/02/2003 03:21:58
Posts: 285
Location: Seattle, Ecotopia

PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

P.S. Put it inside your headlight, and add a cheapo antenna.

Only issue is if the headlight casing is metal, you may not get strong enough bluetooth.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
eqcons
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Apr 28, 2005
Posts: 17

PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 2:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lbendlin wrote:
Having the receiver hidden may not be such a smart idea - it needs some kind of sky view after all. An external antenna may help, so make sure your receiver has a MCX or MMCX connector for that (the Emtacs have that)


Actually tried it with a NavMan 4400 - works quite happily hidden away inside the fibreglass. Problem with the NavMan of course is my other problem, in that it doesn't switch on automatically with the vehicle ignition - it has a power button which you need to press...

Jim
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
eqcons
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Apr 28, 2005
Posts: 17

PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quantum wrote:
The Holux GR-236 has a switch and the newest chipset too. You want it to stay on all the time, so you don't have to re-fix. Current draw is infinitesimal.


Thanks Quant. I'll see if I can find one of those. Don't care about it staying on ALL of the time, just as long as when I turn on the ignition, it powers up without me having to touch it.

Jim
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message







Posted: Today    Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising

Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> TomTom Software-Only Products All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Make a Donation



CamerAlert Database

Click here for the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database

Download Speed Camera Database
22.105 (30 Oct 24)



WORLDWIDE SPEED CAMERA SPOTTERS WANTED!

Click here to submit camera positions to the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database


12mth Subscriber memberships awarded every week for verified new camera reports!

Submit Speed Camera Locations Now


CamerAlert Apps



iOS QR Code






Android QR Code







© Terms & Privacy


GPS Shopping