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zaffy Occasional Visitor
Joined: Feb 01, 2009 Posts: 44 Location: Norfolk UK
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:44 am Post subject: |
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I found positioning the antenna was critical, I set mine to get as much vertical as possible, it found a station and locked on in less than a minute. _________________ (GO 730)(One v2 New ED) and still no wiser |
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silversurfer Regular Visitor
Joined: May 28, 2004 Posts: 120 Location: sutton on sea .lincolnshire
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:49 am Post subject: |
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zaffy wrote: | I found positioning the antenna was critical, I set mine to get as much vertical as possible, it found a station and locked on in less than a minute. |
same here , tried a few places on the screen before it worked ok and have since ordered the bits to connect to my car ariel _________________ _________________________
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zaffy Occasional Visitor
Joined: Feb 01, 2009 Posts: 44 Location: Norfolk UK
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:54 am Post subject: |
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silversurfer wrote: | zaffy wrote: | I found positioning the antenna was critical, I set mine to get as much vertical as possible, it found a station and locked on in less than a minute. |
same here , tried a few places on the screen before it worked ok and have since ordered the bits to connect to my car ariel |
WHAT BITS ? _________________ (GO 730)(One v2 New ED) and still no wiser |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:33 am Post subject: |
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Generally you need a splitter cable which is fitted inline between the car aerial and the stereo, the RDS-TMC can then connect to the other output the splitter provides.
If the cars aerial is powered by sending 12V DC up the coax cable then make sure you fit a small capacitor in series between the car aerial and the RDS device. The capacitor will block the DC voltage but allows the AC signal (RF) to pass through.
Should you connect the RDS device directly to a powered aerial without the capacitor there is a good chance you will fry the receiver ad possibly damage your TomTom.
What this modification does offer is a neat and tidy installation with less wiring strewn across the dash of the car, it also significantly increases the chance of a signal while you travel in areas with less than ideal coverage - Mike |
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silversurfer Regular Visitor
Joined: May 28, 2004 Posts: 120 Location: sutton on sea .lincolnshire
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:37 am Post subject: |
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got the bits from ebay
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370047258802 Ariel splitter
180325871259 Ariel connector _________________ _________________________
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janilston Occasional Visitor
Joined: Nov 24, 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Essex
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject: TMC/RDS Receiver for Go 730 |
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I just bought the 730 and want to get the TMC/RDS Receiver but I want a good one that will work, I saw this one on ebay 370166845277 anyone know if its the best one to get ?? Thanks in advance Yan |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: TMC/RDS Receiver for Go 730 |
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janilston wrote: | I just bought the 730 and want to get the TMC/RDS Receiver but I want a good one that will work, I saw this one on ebay 370166845277 anyone know if its the best one to get ?? Thanks in advance Yan | Welcome to the forum, the item you linked to on e-bay is the latest RDS receiver and offers the best reception, although even this one will struggle in certain parts of the UK - Mike |
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janilston Occasional Visitor
Joined: Nov 24, 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Essex
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:23 pm Post subject: Thank you |
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Thanks Mike, Much appreciated, I have hit the buy it now button, just have to wait for the postman now. Thanks again Yan |
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darrenintheeast Regular Visitor
Joined: Sep 18, 2008 Posts: 78
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:03 am Post subject: |
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i have a TomTom One XL......how do i know what version it is ?
Had it about a year now and was in a yellow box
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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darrenintheeast wrote: | i have a TomTom One XL......how do i know what version it is ? | Darren, perhaps This might answer your question, the One range has become rather difficult to work out due to all the versions introduced over the past few years - Mike |
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