tmc receiver

andy-c1 · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject: tmc receiver

now that my traffic sub has run out and I have got 720 with version 8 app & maps ,now I want to buy a tmc receiver but am unsure which is the best to get as it looks like there is more than 1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000W3H2A6/interactiveda3039-21
and
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TomTom-RDS-TMC-Traffic-Receiver-receiver/dp/B0015PT0RS/ref=pd_sbs_ce_1/026-2838086-6585244

which of these 2 are best or is there any other that is better

thanks
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GPS_fan · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject:

The picture can be misleading, with retailers not updating the image when the device is updated etc.

The receiver you need is 4V00.013, which works perfectly well in the UK on a 720 with v8.

This 4V00.013 part number is the one which is etched into the egg-shaped part of the receiver, not necessarily that which is on the packaging.

When P&P and everything is taken into account, there are several outlets for around the same price - eBay, EasyDevices to name but two.

Although the Amazon price was tempting, getting information relating to the specific device was not forthcoming and I decided to go elsewhere.

I've found sellers on eBay to be helpful and some are available at "Buy It Now" prices, or you could bid and wait.

I have also found EasyDevices to be helpful.

Here are a few links to get you started:

£23.99 + £2.99 P&P

Bid + £4.99 P&P

£23.49 + £6 P&P (I think)

If you are unsure, ask for the number etched into the egg-shaped part of the receiver and feel free to come back and ask for any assistance if you need it.

edit: as a true comparison, I think that the Amazon purchase would be subject to a £3.99 P&P charge
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andy-c1 · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:06 pm Post subject:

thank you for such an informative post and even with links as well ,I've asked 1 of them to make sure it is the correct 1
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Tomtom520 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 01, 2008 Posts: 14

Please can you post any replies you get, as I am also after one.

Thanks Keith

GPS_fan · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:07 pm Post subject:

It was the first of my listings above which I used and it was definitely a 4V00.013 which I received - arrived the day after I bought it and it works.
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andy-c1 · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:06 am Post subject:

thanks ,have bought 1 now as i need it for my holidays soon
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jaybeblue · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 25, 2007 Posts: 17

I purchased this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000W3H2A6 and it was the 4V00.013.

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andy-c1 · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject:

got mine today Very Happy

,connected to tomtom but didn't connect ...might be cos i'm in the house Laughing Out Loud

.... gonna try it 1st thing tomorrow ,seems so much better than having to use a phone and costing loads of £££££
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GPS_fan · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:14 pm Post subject:

andy-c1 · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject:

got it working ..... had to do a bit of searching but of course i hadn't set up the thing 1st Embarassed

,working great out of my window now ,although not many accidents right now so had to go find 1 of plot a course though it and it seems great ...my first test will be thursday when i have to drive to heathrow in the morning
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andy-c1 · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject:

used it today for the 1st time and it works great ,didn't even have to put it on the dash ,the only thing i did find is that it seems to take a while to get it's first fix then after that it seems to update every 15 minutes
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andy-c1 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 7:56 am Post subject:

Too it for it's real first run on thursday seemed to work great ,although i did notice it has to be run full out on the windscreen for best results leaving not much room for hiding the cable ..would 1 of these work as an extension

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-5-3-5mm-Jack-Plug-White-Headphone-Extension-Cable-W1_W0QQitemZ180262697781QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180262697781
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mikealder · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:03 am Post subject:

As an extension for the RDS-TMC unit?

No it won't as the connector is a six pole device, the RDS unit uses two of the ceter pins and the two contacts on the inside surface of the outer body - Mike

andy-c1 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:16 pm Post subject:

pity ..or could i extend the cable some other way
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