Bluetooth gps receivers with a real on off switch

andrewpmoore · Occasional Visitor Joined: 11/05/2003 09:42:38 Posts: 29

Hi
I'm wanting to buy a bluetooth gps receiver that has a real on and off switch so that I can hardwire it to my car to switch on with the ignition without having to switch it on separetley.

I know that when I switch the ignition off it'll probably change to running from it's battery, but that doesn't bother me.

From all the reviewed bluetooth gps devices, does anyone know which ones would be suitable.

lbendlin · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:07 pm Post subject:

The Emtacs and their clones (like the CoPilot BT) have a "real" switch
_________________
Lutz

Report Map Errors here:
TomTom/TeleAtlas NAVTEQ

Talkingbollox · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:19 pm Post subject:

I'm sure that all receivers have a power on button, but whether they power on automatically when the power lead is plugged in is debatable.

lbendlin, are you saying that the Emtacs automatically power on when the power lead is plugged in?

The Navman 4400 automatically powers off when there's no bluetooth activity after three minutes.

lbendlin · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:52 pm Post subject:

yes, the Emtacs power on automatically when external power is applied AND the switch is in the ON position - even if you have removed the battery.

I recently reviewed the DeLorme BlueLogger, and that one does NOT have an on/off switch - it has a software button. There are more of these devices around (eg TomTom BT GPS), and they are not suitable for in-car hardwiring because they will NOT switch on automatically.

I have no experience with the Navman receiver. Not sure how it behaves in such a scenario.
_________________
Lutz

Report Map Errors here:
TomTom/TeleAtlas NAVTEQ

Darren · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 6:41 pm Post subject:

The Royaltek RBT-3000 also has a physical On/Off switch.
_________________
Darren Griffin

oddsock · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 6:55 pm Post subject:

Pc-Mobile · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:13 pm Post subject:

I am sure almost all would switch off automatically when there is no BT connection for a certain period so you will have to switch it on.

What difference does it make to press the button when/after you turn on the ignition?

Unless you want to hide the GPS somewhere.
_________________
Pc-Mobile
http://pc-mobile.net/gps.htm

Privateer · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 8:30 pm Post subject:

Hi Andrew,

How about using a normal wired mouse with the Semsons Bluetooth mouse cable?

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

andrewpmoore · Occasional Visitor Joined: 11/05/2003 09:42:38 Posts: 29

Thanks for all the responses.

andrewpmoore · Occasional Visitor Joined: 11/05/2003 09:42:38 Posts: 29

would the fortuna clip on be suitable also? that looks to have a real switch

I like the sound of the fact you can run it without the battery (for in the car) but stick the battery in if going walking.

icsys · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 9:47 am Post subject:

oddsock · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 1:16 pm Post subject:

You will need to be aware of this when choosing a receiver... The Navman 4100 for instance needs batteries in all the time, even when being powered by an external source.[/quote] Does the 4400 differ from the 4100 then?( I thought they were the same unit) because my 4400 works ok powered from the car with no batteries installed!! or will I damage the gps if I used it for any length of time like this??
Dave

icsys · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 2:03 pm Post subject:

Hi oddsock.

The 4400 does use the same receiver... a 4100
I'm just quoting what I read in the user manual which states...

oddsock · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 2:34 pm Post subject:

I have only used it like this to experiment in order to give in put for a previous post in this thread! I can't see why it should harm the gps because on most electrical items with internal and external power supplies the internal suply is disconnected on insertion of the ex power cable(Phew)
Perhaps Navman are different so probably best to go by the book until reliable information to the contrary is available Smile

( In the meantime I have mailed navman ) dave

kartracer · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 3:05 pm Post subject:

icsys
Coincidentally I tested my 4400 without batteries a couple of days ago and it worked fine. Just a speculation, but the recommendation to keep batteries in it might be to speed up fix times when powering up. These should be quicker if the GPS knows where it was when it was turned off, and the batteries could possibly maintain the last known position in memory. However, position acquisition is pretty quick anyway.
_________________
Kam

	PocketGPS
	Web