GR-213 TTFF

omaruk · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:53 pm Post subject:

I too would like to extend my thanks to Julie, my 2 replacement units arrived today, just 1 days turnaround thankyou. I too will now test my units like Johnmar. Thanks again

Omar

MikeProcter · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:32 pm Post subject:

I'm really impressed with mine, if I have switched it on once during the day, then it gets a fix within seconds next time I switch it on, even hours later. I now only power it via the cigarette lighter socket when I want it on. I have be running mine for two weeks or so now & covered over 1000 miles. I'm sure that it is more sensitive than the previous one- much better reception.
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MikeProcter · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:33 pm Post subject:

Dave

When are we going to get the promised reveiw. (make sure its a new verion!)

Mike
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omaruk · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:37 pm Post subject:

So far the new version has been behaving impeccably for over 2 weeks now with very fast TTFs. Happy bunny once again

MikeProcter · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:57 pm Post subject:

Julie & Holux have definitely come up trumps for us. The unit is amazing all the time, even more sensitive than before. Thumbs Up

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Soepy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 15, 2006 Posts: 2

Hi,

I've just received my GR-213 and noticed that it has firmware 213-53800337, which is less than the 54900001 mentioned in the post from JM-HoluxUK. Should I be worried?

Furthermore, I live in Romania and there's no chance to get the unit replaced or flashed here Sad

Is there any way I can flash the unit myself? I've read some posts on another forum and it seems I need SirfFlash and the right firmware file; that's it?

Thanks,

S.

johnmar · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:49 pm Post subject:

Hi Soepy

When I got my replacement GR-213 directly from Julie (JM-HoluxUK) a few weeks ago, she put in a note to say that the Serial Numbers ( the number you quoted is not firmware) for the upgraded receivers are lower than the problem units. Apparently Holux TW had a problem with their numbering.

Sorry I don't have the actual numbers which she quoted, but you can always contact Holux UK to confirm.

Bottom line, if the unit is the old type and is deffective, a firmware flash will not fix the problem. The new units have revised hardware.

After a wek to 10 days you wil know whether or not you have the revised receiver. They really are very good.

Regards
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Soepy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 15, 2006 Posts: 2

Thanks for the reply. I guess I shouldn't assume for the moment that the unit is broken. I'm still waiting for the car to go with the GPS Wink

S.

uffe73 · Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 2:52 pm Post subject:

uffe73 · Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:04 pm Post subject:

JM-HoluxUK · Regular Visitor Joined: Sep 28, 2005 Posts: 65

Hi Ulf,

I hope that John or Mike will come back with some "user" feedback for you, but from my point off view it looks like the new hardware has done the trick.

Regards,
Julie

johnmar · Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 3:15 pm Post subject:

Hi Ulf

I'm delighted to confirm that my replacement unit continues to work very well.

Yes it is left permanently connected to the cig socket, and usualy provides a fix in under one minute. As previously mentioned I use TTN5 and only launch this once I have a fix.

BE CAREFUL about serial numbers as I believe that the 'new batch' (at least the unit supplied to me) had lower numbers than the problem units. Julie can supply accurate information. Apparently there was a problem at the TW factory in assigning S/N's.

Regards
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iPAQ3830 (32MB) PPC2002 ROM 1.20
CF Expansion Pack
Holux GR-213 GPS Mouse (GSW3.1.1 -3.1.00.07 C23B1.00)
Kingston Elite Pro 1 GB CF Card for maps
Viking 512MB SD Card (not used for navigating)
TTNav 5.210 (5430) Maps of W Europe

uffe73 · Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 7:02 pm Post subject:

Julie,

Can you give any comments to John's remarks regarding serial numbers?

Could you also please tell me if a receiver with s/n above 213-60401280 is safe to buy, with regards to the HW upgrade?

Another question: Are the latest GR-213 receivers using the 1st or 2nd generation of Sirf III ?

Best regards,
Ulf
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JM-HoluxUK · Regular Visitor Joined: Sep 28, 2005 Posts: 65

Hi Ulf,
Anything with a serial number over 213-54500001 purchased from a Holux UK retailer will have the latest firmware in.

I've had a batch from TW starting 60401*** with the last 3 digits higher & lower than that stated which definately have the hardware upgrade so you should be safe with this device.

Regards,
Julie

MikeProcter · Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:39 am Post subject:

More feedback....I have been using this for nearly 4 months now.

What can be said? it now has a very fast TTFF every single time - less than a minute, and if it has been left for a short while - 1-2 hours it is even faster, just a few seconds. I have mine now permanently fixed in the car, with the receiver on the dashboard out of general sight, and it is only powered up when the ignition is switched on. What more could I ask for?

Now I just need a GR236 for when I'm on the bicycle or walking, as my Tom Tom Mk1 BT receiver can't cope when used for walking!
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