RDS - TMC Traffic Receiver

zaffy · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:44 am Post subject:

I found positioning the antenna was critical, I set mine to get as much vertical as possible, it found a station and locked on in less than a minute.
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(GO 730)(One v2 New ED) and still no wiser

silversurfer · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:49 am Post subject:

zaffy · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:54 am Post subject:

mikealder · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:33 am Post subject:

Generally you need a splitter cable which is fitted inline between the car aerial and the stereo, the RDS-TMC can then connect to the other output the splitter provides.
If the cars aerial is powered by sending 12V DC up the coax cable then make sure you fit a small capacitor in series between the car aerial and the RDS device. The capacitor will block the DC voltage but allows the AC signal (RF) to pass through.
Should you connect the RDS device directly to a powered aerial without the capacitor there is a good chance you will fry the receiver ad possibly damage your TomTom.

What this modification does offer is a neat and tidy installation with less wiring strewn across the dash of the car, it also significantly increases the chance of a signal while you travel in areas with less than ideal coverage - Mike

silversurfer · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:37 am Post subject:

got the bits from ebay
item #

370047258802 Ariel splitter

180325871259 Ariel connector
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chris

janilston · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject: TMC/RDS Receiver for Go 730

I just bought the 730 and want to get the TMC/RDS Receiver but I want a good one that will work, I saw this one on ebay 370166845277 anyone know if its the best one to get ?? Thanks in advance Yan

mikealder · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: TMC/RDS Receiver for Go 730

janilston · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:23 pm Post subject: Thank you

Thanks Mike, Much appreciated, I have hit the buy it now button, just have to wait for the postman now. Thanks again Yan

darrenintheeast · Regular Visitor Joined: Sep 18, 2008 Posts: 78

i have a TomTom One XL......how do i know what version it is ?

Had it about a year now and was in a yellow box

darren

mikealder · Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:22 pm Post subject:

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