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Joined: 17/12/2002 09:52:06 Posts: 32 Location: United Kingdom
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2003 7:38 pm Post subject: Problems with BT GPS in Turkey
Hi,
I'm not sure whether this is the right place to post this but:
I have an IPAQ 3970 and a Socket BT GPS, using TOM TOM GPS software.
I have just come back from a holiday in Turkey where I have been unable to use the GPS. The IPAQ found the Socket GPS in Blue tooth Manager, but when it tried to connect to it, the IPAQ locked up.
I tried messing with it just about everyday for the 2 weeks I was out there and same thing happened time and time again. I convinced myself that the Socket GPS was knackered.
However, now I am back home the whole thing works fine again.
Is there anything I should have done to change the settings on anything while I was away?
Joined: 17/12/2002 09:52:06 Posts: 32 Location: United Kingdom
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2003 8:02 am Post subject:
Thanks dave,
Can't comment on the SIRF mode thing - but I doubt it as its not on SIRF mode now and I didn't change anything whatsoever to get it working on my return to the UK.
I have subsequently read the reports about dodgey BT GPS units and particularly the problems that Locktight had as they are remarkably similar. One difference is that I am certain that my green light was flashing, not permantly on.
Anyhow all works and life is wonderful now - I'm just a bit miffed that having spent £100 on Maptech Marine Charts for the Turkish coast, I couldn't use them. Only solution is to jump on a plane to Turkey at the earliest oppertunity!
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