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Seamaster Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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mikealder wrote: | A word of warning re using a mobile phone for data while overseas, this can cost a fortune so check with your phone company prior to the trip, if they says its free get them to put it in writting - Mike |
I think you are confusing GPRS traffic data with LIVE services. |
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MrT Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 14, 2003 Posts: 2143 Location: Surrounded by A1, M1 & M25
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Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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martin_b wrote: |
Next plan is to try to get a mini usb extender cable so i can mount the antenna outside the car. ( Does such a cable exist?) |
Such a cable exists but you would need two, one from the power supply to the TMC and one from the TMC to the Go. Or you would just need one and a power supply with a long lead. It fits in series between the USB power supply and the Go. _________________ Drivelux |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:43 am Post subject: |
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Seamaster wrote: | mikealder wrote: | A word of warning re using a mobile phone for data while overseas, this can cost a fortune so check with your phone company prior to the trip, if they says its free get them to put it in writting - Mike |
I think you are confusing GPRS traffic data with LIVE services. |
I don't think he is...
Are you getting confused by the recent announcement of roaming ability for the LIVE services using the built-in SIM card?
GPRS Traffic will work across Europe now, so long as your own mobile will support it. But as Mike says, the costs can be high. |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:48 am Post subject: |
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MrT wrote: | martin_b wrote: |
Next plan is to try to get a mini usb extender cable so i can mount the antenna outside the car. ( Does such a cable exist?) |
Such a cable exists.... |
Have you ever seen one for sale in the UK, Mr T?
I've been on the look-out for them for AGES (just as a power supply extension) and the only one I've ever found has been from this company in the USA. (see CMUE2 about half way down). |
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MrT Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 6:58 am Post subject: |
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Seamaster Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 11:40 am Post subject: |
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Andy_P wrote: | Seamaster wrote: | mikealder wrote: | A word of warning re using a mobile phone for data while overseas, this can cost a fortune so check with your phone company prior to the trip, if they says its free get them to put it in writting - Mike |
I think you are confusing GPRS traffic data with LIVE services. |
I don't think he is... Are you getting confused by the recent announcement of roaming ability for the LIVE services using the built-in SIM card? |
Er, that's exactly what this thread is about...
Quote: | GPRS Traffic will work across Europe now, so long as your own mobile will support it. But as Mike says, the costs can be high. |
...and that isn't. |
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