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CreaTz
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 Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 11:57 pm Post subject: Question for Zogman |
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whats the signal like around swindon on FM TMC traffic receiver
and does it pick up the major standstill traffic areas like gyps lane
Thanx paul |
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swing
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Signal around Swindon varies a little with the location and which Garmin traffic unit you have.
I've no idea where gpys lane is so be able to comment on it, although unless the road is a primary route and monitored by Trafficmaster sensors, then no. |
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zogman
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:37 am Post subject: |
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hi paul.i've used the tmc around swindon with no problems..even had a strong signal in west swindon in my dining room using my pc as a power source.. .obviously there will be areas where you wont get a signal but the tmc soon kicks back in when the signals caught again... i've never seen gypsy lane on the screen cos i think it only does motorways , 'a' roads and main 'b' roads ....
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CreaTz
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:39 am Post subject: |
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| excelent thanx Zogman |
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Dilcymro
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Zogs, what happened to the nuvi 310? 
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swing
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Having done some checking, no Gipsy Lane is not covered by traffic. |
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zogman
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Dilcymro wrote: | Hey Zogs, what happened to the nuvi 310?
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hi dil, i got fed up with having to open the patch antenna from the back of the nuvi to be able to stick it on the bracket , a trivial thing i know but in a moment of madness i took it back to halfords for a refund.... i then looked at the tomtom one v2 which really is a very nice sat nav with no protruding antenna ...ordered one from currys for £160 delivered and i should get it early next week.....how long this gps will last is anyone's guess.. :D
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zogman
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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| swing wrote: | | Having done some checking, no Gipsy Lane is not covered by traffic. |
swing, gypsy lane is a very minor through route in central swindon which does get very busy at times..
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PaulB2005
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | ordered one from currys for £160 delivered and i should get it early next week.....how long this gps will last is anyone's guess.. |
Go on. Just get the refund now. You know you're going to...... |
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zogman
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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got to play with it first paul, then maybe.....
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swing
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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| zogman wrote: | | swing, gypsy lane is a very minor through route in central swindon which does get very busy at times.. |
Yes, I appreciate that - I looked it up (and it's still spelt Gipsy Lane, not Gypsy, according to all the online mapping sites 
As I said before, it's not covered. |
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zogman
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i was'nt being funny mate ,just giving you some local info ....
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