44 channel GPS receivers

[Howarduk]

Hi Guys

I have always had a wired GPS receiver, but I'm now thinking of buying a BT one. I have seen whilst surfing around BT receivers with 44 channels. Is this a gimmick, or do they work better than the 20 channel ones ?
I'm open to all suggestions for BT receivers.

Thanks

Howard
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[mikealder]

It is a gimmick in some respects, the general rule of thumb is that only 12 satellites can be seen at a single point when stood on the planet - it might be possible to see more than this given additional altitude (balloon/ aircraft).
Extra channels can be handy when the signals are bouncing/ reflecting off buildings, but I wouldn't have thought 44 were required. In a few years time when/ If the European GPS system gets going then receivers may well have 44 channels but that technology is not in use yet - Mike

[Howarduk]

Thanks for that Mike.

I will go back to looking at the standard 20 channel GPS receivers. The BT-359W looks interesting.

Howard
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TT6.030
CF-BC337 GPS
Active Synch 4.5
MohairSofa Calendar+Today Plug-in Ver.2.5.2
Softwinter Storage Tools Ver.2.0 ppc 420
Pocket Informant 9.01 build2390
Sprite Back up Ver 6.5.4 build 16

[mikealder]

The BT-359 is a good receiver I had a play around with one late last year - nice device, also have a look at the iBlue as well, this one will run for 30 hours of a single charge - Mike

[Howarduk]

Thanks for that Mike.

I like the idea of a 30 hour charge. The cold start of 36 seconds is a bit off putting though.
The latest review I have found is dated jan 15 2006. Is there another latest version of the iBlue or is there just the one version would you know?

Howard
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CF-BC337 GPS
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Softwinter Storage Tools Ver.2.0 ppc 420
Pocket Informant 9.01 build2390
Sprite Back up Ver 6.5.4 build 16

[mikealder]

Another newer one to consider that does the 32 hour trick can be found Here and its a little more upto date in terms of review date, this is also a nice unit that works well - Mike

[Howarduk]

Thanks Mike

Now that looks very nice. Your link to the manufacturers website seems to be in a foreign language and I cant access it, but after googling it I came across it being sold on ebay from the Uk at £21.99 plus £12.65 p&p which sounds reasonable.

Howard
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TT6.030
CF-BC337 GPS
Active Synch 4.5
MohairSofa Calendar+Today Plug-in Ver.2.5.2
Softwinter Storage Tools Ver.2.0 ppc 420
Pocket Informant 9.01 build2390
Sprite Back up Ver 6.5.4 build 16

[alan_sh]

I have some 32 channel ones which are great. They are auto on and auto off and seem to last for weeks if you don't use them (if you see what I mean).

I got them off ebay (search for 32 channel GPS) at around £24 each (depends on the bidding) with free postage.An example is here.

I keep them in the motorbikes and the cars - never power them on or off and they work fine and fast

ALan

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