gps indoors???

[evismaniac]

iv got a navman 3000 with ipaq, and usually it takes a while to lock onto the satelites. iv only just got the navman jacket so have been playing around with the software etc in the house, as i managed to destroy my gearbox in the car a couple of weeks back

Anyway usually to get a lock i have to virtually hang out the window as we have a roof that overhangs a bit.

iv just noticed that the ipaq, which is sat on my bed metres from the window with the curtains closed has locked onto 6 satelites. doesnt seem right, as it usually takes a while to get a lock even when im near the window or outside.

bit new to this so just slap me if im talking gibberish hehe.

cheers

[Dave]

Getting a lock with 6 sats is very unusual inside unless you have a newer GPS like the Emtac/Socket BT GPS with extra sensitivity. Navman sleeves are usually the last ones that would be able to achieve this, unless you have the new 3450 sleeve with the external antenna socket in which case it's entirely possible.

[Skippy]

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