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jim67 Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 08, 2005 Posts: 27
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 10:28 am Post subject: Best for Picasso |
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Hi all,
As you guys know some of us are having problems with heat reflective windscreens, I have just purchased a Citroen Picasso and also now suffer from this!!! I am using a Ipaq 3970 with a Navman Jacket which cant pick up any sats. So my question is.....which is the best Bluetooth reciever to get and what is the general trend on the best place to put it? now when I say the best dont forget price comes in to play !!!!!
Cheers all
Jim. |
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Steve999 Regular Visitor
Joined: Jun 20, 2004 Posts: 160 Location: Lincolnshire, England
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 12:45 pm Post subject: Value For Money BT Receiver |
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Hi there,
If price is a big consideration, then look at the Globalsat BT-308. This can be picked up easily for about £50 now and often less. It is last years technology but that doesn't detract from it's effectiveness.
If you want the latest, then the Globalsat 338 is attracting all the plaudits at present but expect to pay £100 or thereabouts plus some. If you drive a lot in the City then consider this new model especially for it's abilities in urban situations.
I have been using a BT-308 for a year now. It is well made, has performed faultlessly in all situations across the continent (often through a vehicle roof) and will last up to 11 hours on a full charge.
Good luck,
Steve _________________ Google Pixel 4a 5G Handset
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jim67 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers For that Steve, are you currently driving a Picasso then?
Cheers Jim. |
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Steve999 Regular Visitor
Joined: Jun 20, 2004 Posts: 160 Location: Lincolnshire, England
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
No Picasso - A motorhome and my trusty old Mondeo.
I guess a heat reflective windscreen will cause big problems with any GPS receiver and you will have to look for a way round that (unless somebody knows different).
Many people have success with a BT device in the boot out of view. I have used mine in the Mondy glovebox and it will also work through the GRP roof of my motorhome without any signal degradation. Looking up out of the rear window is a favourite I think.
The Globalsat BT-308 comes complete with a supplementary aerial on a long lead. This could be mounted almost anywhere other than directly below your windscreen in the Picasso and wired to your BT receiver.
My view is that if you are looking to save a few bob then the 308 is a steal at 50 quid'ish.
Steve _________________ Google Pixel 4a 5G Handset
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Griff Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 14, 2004 Posts: 57 Location: Northolt, Middlesex
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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you may also want to consider a re radiating arial a cheap way out used one myself and found it very good |
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jim67 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Hi all,
May sound daft but whats a re-radiating aeriel?
Jim. |
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enanjay Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 06, 2005 Posts: 42
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Hi there
Hasn't the picasso got those extra windows in front of the door pillar?
are they also heat reflective glass? if they arn't can you not put it in that position so it can "see" out that way. |
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jim67 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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H again,
Yes the Picasso has got the small windows at the front but I didnt get any joy there, probs due to only being able to see a small percentage of the sky. Just been out to the car trying different areas in the car and the back window looks favourite as I get a good signal there and there is also a power supply there which is perfect for a bluetooth reciever.
Jim. |
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Skippy Pocket GPS Verifier
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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You can also put the GPS behind the rear view mirror at the top of the windscreen where there is an area of the glass which is not heat reflective... _________________ Gone fishing! |
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jim67 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 8:13 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for that one Skippy.
Cheers Jim. |
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