Fortuna Clip-On in car.

jlw · Posted: Sun May 16, 2004 4:13 pm Post subject: Fortuna Clip-On in car.

I read th review over at gpspassion that the Fortuna Clip-On was no good in car. It was not so sensetive. Is that true?

dmac · Posted: Sun May 16, 2004 6:17 pm Post subject: Re: Fortuna Clip-On in car.

Razer · Regular Visitor Joined: Oct 04, 2003 Posts: 67

Had mine two weeks now, never had a problem, regularly pick up 7 satellites.

Privateer · Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 1:07 pm Post subject:

Hi JLW,

I've had a Fortuna Clip-On for nearly two months. Apart from the faulty first unit, I've been very happy with it.

I have seen up to 10 satellites whist running TTNav3. It is as good as my wired GPS receiver.

My car doesn’t have a reflective windscreen, but even if your car does, with Bluetooth it’s not a problem as you can move it to another area. Thumbs Up

Regards,
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Robert.
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14.0.1: iOS CamerAlert v2.0.7
TomTom GO Mobile iOS 2.3.1; TomTom (UK & ROI and Europe) iOS apps v1.29
Garmin Camper 770 LMT-D

bagmans911 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 26, 2004 Posts: 31

I have a Clip-on, no problem at all. In fact it is great on the dash of my Volvo, 7 sat regularly, and my wife’s Renault scenic with reflecting glass. In the Renault i need to leave it by the passengers window until lock, then it holds 6-7 sats on the dash with ease. Great GPS unit, much better than my previous and faulty Rikaline X7!

jlw · Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 3:01 pm Post subject:

Privateer · Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 3:55 pm Post subject:

Hi JLW,

Yes, as it’s Bluetooth, take the GPS receiver out of the car and let it get a satellite fix. Once that’s done you can place it back in the car and start the journey.

Could you update your profile so that we know your country and area? This is because some answers to certain questions may change depending on the country that you’re based in. Thumbs Up

Regards,
_________________
Robert.
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14.0.1: iOS CamerAlert v2.0.7
TomTom GO Mobile iOS 2.3.1; TomTom (UK & ROI and Europe) iOS apps v1.29
Garmin Camper 770 LMT-D

jlw · Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 4:03 pm Post subject:

UHF · Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 4:45 pm Post subject:

In XT I often get 10-11 sats with a fix on 7-9. No heat shielded window though.

jlw · Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 12:37 am Post subject:

Privateer · Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 10:01 am Post subject:

4 satellites for 3D
3 satellites for 2D

Regards,
_________________
Robert.
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14.0.1: iOS CamerAlert v2.0.7
TomTom GO Mobile iOS 2.3.1; TomTom (UK & ROI and Europe) iOS apps v1.29
Garmin Camper 770 LMT-D

jlw · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 12:19 am Post subject:

DavidW · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 12:24 am Post subject:

No - four for 3D.

David

jlw · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 1:09 am Post subject:

bigfatjohn · Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 6:38 am Post subject:

I was able to run two systems alongside each other last weekend. Both set-ups were identical except mine had a TomTom bluetooth receiver and my mates used a Fortuna clip on.

The Fortuna was quicker to acquire a fix, always had a lock on one more satellite and was more reliable in reconnecting to the pda when walked out of range and back.

Needless to say, this week I am shopping. Sad

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