View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
SpeedCam Frequent Visitor
Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 753 Location: Biggleswade, BEDS
|
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 7:41 pm Post subject: TMC Receiver - Warning Do Not Buy ! ! ! |
|
|
As can be seen from other posts there are problems with the TMC receiver, having used TomTom products since V1 have advise anyone to say WELL WELL clear of this product.
I'm not going to repeat all the issues discussed in the other post, but I cannot beleive TomTom would consider releasing a product 8 month late that has not be tested. To make things worse is TomTom response to support questions, instead of a reply like 'We are very sorry to hear you are experiencing problems . . ." all you get is "call the support number and register a return".
In summary 3 hours of driving, 90 miles and not once did the unit lock onto any TMC channel, and thus not a single traffic update. Complete rubbish . . . |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Tim Buxton Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 14/09/2002 20:56:18 Posts: 5231 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
|
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:57 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Well, I did a 110 mile journey from Gatwick to Hornsey, near Tottenham, travelling via the Blackwall Tunnel in each direction. I received valid Traffic data for the whole of the journey, including through the tunnel bores. _________________ Tim |
|
Back to top |
|
|
gotom Occasional Visitor
Joined: Nov 28, 2004 Posts: 20
|
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Well I've had mine for a few days now and I've only managed to receive valid traffic data once for 20 minutes in over 400 miles of driving.
The unit certainly does find radio stations when the aerial is connected correctly and I have had the green circle on my traffic bar with no incidents showing virtually the whole time the RDS-TMC unit has been connected but I have realised that this does not mean that the road ahead is clear. I've hit 3 major traffic jams and had to sit them out. All because the unit had tuned it self to stations that do not transmit valid traffic data. It point blank refuses to find the only station that does transmit the data - Classic FM - even though I have been listening to that station the whole time I've been in my car so i've been in a coverage area! If only the unit would play the music from the stations it might have some use but certainly not for avoiding traffic jams.
What use is the unit (at £69 I might add) if you can't trust it? I hope Tom Tom will give me my money back. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
RDS Regular Visitor
Joined: Jul 09, 2006 Posts: 242
|
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:04 am Post subject: |
|
|
gotom wrote: | It point blank refuses to find the only station that does transmit the data - Classic FM - even though I have been listening to that station the whole time I've been in my car so i've been in a coverage area!
What use is the unit (at £69 I might add) if you can't trust it? I hope Tom Tom will give me my money back. |
Firstly, as far as I understand it the transmitted level of RDS TMC information is less than the stations normal output, ie music, speech, etc so the fact that you can receive Classic FM doesn't necessarily mean the TMC receiver will pick up the RDS signal.
Also, unless you bought your receiver direct from TomTom they aren't legally obliged to give any sort of refund, repair or replacement. As your Contract Of Sale is always with the retailer it is the people who sold you the unit you should be speaking to. |
|
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 |
|
|
|