View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
elbon50 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 19 Location: Stafford, UK
|
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:29 am Post subject: EMTAC BT GPS aerial |
|
|
Hello all
I'm new on here
I have an EMTAC BT GPS which works well outdoors but not in the house
I want to use it indoors for pre planning, so I intend to get a suitable aerial
I know that GPS aerials have various types of connection to the GPS unit
I need to confirm the correct connector for the EMTAC
Help please
Peter |
|
Back to top |
|
|
sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4462 Location: West Sussex
|
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 11:58 am Post subject: |
|
|
Can you not look at the device yourself _________________ Where there's a will ... there's a way. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
elbon50 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 19 Location: Stafford, UK
|
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 12:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
sussamb wrote: | Can you not look at the device yourself |
Thanks for your reply
I am looking at the EMTAC now
The issue is that I am not familiar with GPS aerial connectors
I can see the connector on the side of the device
A circular hole, about 5mm dia, which seems to be some type of co-axial connector
That fact leaves me no nearer the answer to my original question
Regards
Peter |
|
Back to top |
|
|
elbon50 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 19 Location: Stafford, UK
|
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 3:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I am disappointed
I joined this site hoping to get the help I need
I've had none whatsoever |
|
Back to top |
|
|
sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4462 Location: West Sussex
|
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 3:40 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Well your device isn't amongst the usual ones that crop up here. If you take the device to a relevant shop they'll be able to tell you, or maybe post a photo here so that we can have a look? _________________ Where there's a will ... there's a way. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Tim Buxton Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 14/09/2002 20:56:18 Posts: 5231 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
|
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 9:36 am Post subject: |
|
|
elbon50 wrote: | sussamb wrote: | Can you not look at the device yourself |
Thanks for your reply
I am looking at the EMTAC now
The issue is that I am not familiar with GPS aerial connectors
I can see the connector on the side of the device
A circular hole, about 5mm dia, which seems to be some type of co-axial connector
That fact leaves me no nearer the answer to my original question
Regards
Peter |
Without being able to see the connector clearly, it's difficult. However, my old Garmin GPS10 BT receiver uses an MCX connector and the hole on the Emtac looks similar. This is a popular connector for GPS units. Perhaps you can search for MCX connector and see if the pictures and dimensions look as though they'd fit. _________________ Tim |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Tim Buxton Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 14/09/2002 20:56:18 Posts: 5231 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
|
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 9:40 am Post subject: |
|
|
Check this out. I know it's unavailable from Amazon but you might be able to find it elsewhere. _________________ Tim |
|
Back to top |
|
|
elbon50 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 19 Location: Stafford, UK
|
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 9:59 am Post subject: |
|
|
Many thanks for your latest message Sussamb
Two good ideas there, which I will follow up ASAP
Peter |
|
Back to top |
|
|
elbon50 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 19 Location: Stafford, UK
|
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:10 am Post subject: |
|
|
Tim Buxton wrote: | Check this out. I know it's unavailable from Amazon but you might be able to find it elsewhere. |
Many thanks for your messages Tim
I think it is an MCX but didn't say so because I wanted that to come from someone who knows a lot more than me
Will try to post a closeup picture
Peter |
|
Back to top |
|
|
elbon50 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 19 Location: Stafford, UK
|
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 11:23 pm Post subject: |
|
|
This is as close a view of the socket as my macro will allow
[/img][/quote]
In fact a bit too close & getting slightly fuzzy
HTH
Peter |
|
Back to top |
|
|
aj2052 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jul 03, 2005 Posts: 1431 Location: Leics,UK
|
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 11:36 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Whats your location, I have a gps aerial someware I am sure its a mcx connection, its not specific for emtac but for my old Mio 168 (never used), you can have it for postage cost or stamped envelope, will see if I can find it tomorrow _________________ Moto G5s Plus, Sygic 17.4.8 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
elbon50 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 19 Location: Stafford, UK
|
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:51 am Post subject: |
|
|
That's very kind AJ. Thank you
I'm in Stafford
Peter |
|
Back to top |
|
|
aj2052 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jul 03, 2005 Posts: 1431 Location: Leics,UK
|
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:16 am Post subject: |
|
|
Your welcome, Unfortunately at the moment its a case of you see it when not looking for it but cannot find when you do look for it, will post when I find. _________________ Moto G5s Plus, Sygic 17.4.8 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
elbon50 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 19 Location: Stafford, UK
|
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:28 am Post subject: |
|
|
Measured the internal diameter of the socket with my digital caliper
It measures 3.2 mm
(Less than I estimated originally)
Peter |
|
Back to top |
|
|
aj2052 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jul 03, 2005 Posts: 1431 Location: Leics,UK
|
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:37 pm Post subject: |
|
|
edit:removed _________________ Moto G5s Plus, Sygic 17.4.8 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising |
|
|
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
|