my emtac BT not working, any ideas?

steve111

My emtacBT gps receiver is flashing blue as it usually does when switched on, but when I use it with TTnav2 there is no signal being registered, also I tried with my 'navio'program again no signal, its not a satellite recetion issue, this happened all of a sudden, after normal use for a 2 months, is there a reset button for the emtac or has it just packed up, would appreciate hearing from anyone with any ideas.

steve

LocktightT · Regular Visitor Joined: 26/12/2002 20:35:10 Posts: 118

Hi Steve

What is the green light doing when you switch the unit on? If its a static green light that would indicate a problem witht he reception of the GPS signal.

I had a problem with my Socket unit which ended up with me having to return it to the US for it to be replaced.

Best regards.

Locktight

ChrisB · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 10:08 am Post subject:

Steve,

Do you see the green light come on at all (flashing or continuously)?

If not you may have the same issue myself and one or two others have seen - check out this thread:

http://pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=3327

My unit was working fine for about 4 weeks before this happened. I only get the flashing blue Bluetooth light on the unit now and my GPS software reports no data received.

Please post here to let us know how things turn out.

Thanks,

Chris

ChrisB · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 10:11 am Post subject:

.... also the links to the posts on the Socket sites with a similar issue (you need to register to post btw):

http://www.socketforum.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2004
http://www.socketforum.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1830

Cheers,

Chris

leesmann · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 03, 2003 Posts: 5

I fixed mine. I had to take it apart and short a couple cicrcuit parts. if you look on the back of the card there are to items, 1. a long white rectangle and a circle in a square. if yiu just short the board connections for each item it will drain the memory battery (capacitor) and reset the system.
I due have electonic training and know this willnot kill the part as all you are doing is draing the charge,

Moneymaker · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 02, 2004 Posts: 1

are you supposed to do this with the switch on or off and with the battery connected or dissconnected?

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