using old gps SW on new unit

RS2000 · Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:52 pm Post subject: using old gps SW on new unit

I recently had the medion 200 pda with the navtech gps software. As the pda is no longer working (after i ran over it) i was wondering if i would be able to use the software on my new Dell X50v.

I was thinking of getting a bluetooth receiver to use it with, can this software be configured to use a bluetooth receiver?

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Paul...(RS2000)

lbendlin · Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 1:58 am Post subject:

yes, that's possible. Even though it's not Navteq software - Navteq is only the map data provider.
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RS2000 · Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:14 am Post subject:

Thanks for that.

So the GPS software will find the bluetooth gps receiver? Or is not the software that has to find it?

Paul

lbendlin · Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:00 am Post subject:

There are two steps - first the Pocket PC has to find the BT device, and connect to it's serial port service. And then the GPS software needs to specif the correct COM port and speed ( that's 38400 for BT GPS)

But don't worry - that is standard functionality for all Pocket PCs and receivers.
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RS2000 · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 2:00 am Post subject:

I have just got the polstar receiver. i get a good bluetooth link with my X50v. But the red light keeps flashing. Indicating it's not getting a fix on the sat's?

lbendlin · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 2:10 am Post subject:

The first time it can take longer, especially if you move it around. Let it sit there with good sky view.
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RS2000 · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 2:44 am Post subject:

i had it on charge sitting on the window sill for about an hour?

lbendlin · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 3:07 am Post subject:

with open window? Or maybe with double glazing, tinted window?
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RS2000 · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 9:53 am Post subject:

outside the window,

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