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Topic: Static Navigation Effect on GPS Software Question |
neoshi
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:24 am Subject: Static Navigation Effect on GPS Software Question |
Yeah. Luckily, I don't think it's as big of a problem as multipath errors. Sucks when you're on Market Street and the GPS thinks you're on Broadway... |
Topic: Static Navigation Effect on GPS Software Question |
neoshi
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:36 pm Subject: Static Navigation Effect on GPS Software Question |
Shortsighted indeed. Most of the recent MTK-based receivers are coming out of Taiwan and Hong Kong though, where (from personal experience) we don't walk much. That probably explains why there has bee ... |
Topic: Static Navigation Effect on GPS Software Question |
neoshi
Replies: 10
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:11 am Subject: Static Navigation Effect on GPS Software Question |
The problem here is that SN is ALWAYS ON in MTK chipsets. I believe THAT, in itself, creates potential issues with navigation. But of course, there is always some sort of "correction" done by the soft ... |
Topic: Static Navigation Effect on GPS Software Question |
neoshi
Replies: 10
Views: 4119
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:03 am Subject: Static Navigation Effect on GPS Software Question |
Thanks Skippy!
The problem is I've only had experience with all-in-one solutions (i.e. Garmin Nuvi) where they pretty accurately depict my positions and give a decent amount of time and warning bef ... |
Topic: Static Navigation Effect on GPS Software Question |
neoshi
Replies: 10
Views: 4119
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:24 am Subject: Static Navigation Effect on GPS Software Question |
perhaps this belongs in the advanced lounge? doesn't seem to gather a response here. |
Topic: Static Navigation Effect on GPS Software Question |
neoshi
Replies: 10
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 6:04 pm Subject: Static Navigation Effect on GPS Software Question |
Hi all,
I've been wondering about the MTK static navigation issue though. Does it have any substantial effect on GPS software (i.e. Route 66) in that it will cause your software to assume you are ... |
Topic: Qstarz BT-Q818: 32 channel, 32 hour BT GPS review |
neoshi
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Forum: Other Hardware and Software Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 10:35 pm Subject: Qstarz BT-Q818: 32 channel, 32 hour BT GPS review |
It is well-known that MTK chipsets are not the best for pedestrian use. If you prefer to use the GPS device for walking/hiking, you should probably look into the Globalsat 338 or 359 devices, as they ... |
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