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Topic: New Audi TT Mk3 |
DukeDesmo
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Forum: Factory-Fit and In-Dash SatNav Systems Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:47 pm Subject: Camera alerts on Audi MMI... |
Sorry to bring up an old post but having just bought an S4 with MMI, I am looking for a way to get camera alerts. I've previously been using a Garmin satnav but obviously the built-in unit would be mu ... |
Topic: Using GPS to compute Estimated Time of Arrival |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 5
Views: 2846
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:17 pm Subject: Using GPS to compute Estimated Time of Arrival |
My Garmin shows an arrival time in the corner of the screen, it updates as traffic etc varies.....
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Topic: TMC aerial connection |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 21
Views: 11246
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:06 am Subject: TMC aerial connection |
So my radio has 2 aerial plugs (1 Din , 1 Fakra) is this because it uses 2 aerials? (I thought it was just the rear screen - there is no visible aerial).
I get no noticable improvement in TMC recepti ... |
Topic: TMC aerial connection |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 21
Views: 11246
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:38 pm Subject: TMC aerial connection |
Check your e-mail as I have sent you the POI file that contains the transmitter locations and a user guide on how to use it - that also details how to get at the hidden menu - Mike
Thanks for this, ... |
Topic: TMC aerial connection |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 21
Views: 11246
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 5:35 pm Subject: TMC aerial connection |
Do you mean built into the rear window (as in heater)
Yes heater elements, no external antenna
Does your radio have DAB capability - can't explain two aerial connectors otherwise - especially i ... |
Topic: TMC aerial connection |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 21
Views: 11246
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:46 pm Subject: TMC aerial connection |
Well I've now connected the aerial to both the centre and tip connector of the plug (shielding goes to base connector) and I can't say I've noticed any difference but how many traffic alerts are there ... |
Topic: TMC aerial connection |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 21
Views: 11246
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:48 pm Subject: TMC aerial connection |
Thanks for the reply, I have fitted a plug to the Garmin lead - after reading some other posts I have connected to the tip of the connector (2.5mm stereo jack headphone style plug) but it doesn't seem ... |
Topic: TMC aerial connection |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 21
Views: 11246
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:49 pm Subject: TMC aerial connection |
I've got a Garmin nuvi 670 with GTM21 TMC receiver. I have installed the nuvi into the lower part of the dash so that it looks neat but the TMC aerial is not good, have received a couple of traffic up ... |
Topic: new voices for garmin nuvi 310D |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 9
Views: 3280
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:59 pm Subject: new voices for garmin nuvi 310D |
There is an addapter cable (probably mentioned in thread I linked to earlier) that is available if your car uses the Fakra connector, This contains the vital capacitor needed to de-couple the sgnal f ... |
Topic: new voices for garmin nuvi 310D |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 9
Views: 3280
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:09 am Subject: new voices for garmin nuvi 310D |
Thanks for the info and the link to the discussion, very interesting, I'm going to try the splitter/amplifier thing as I don't want any visible wires.
I believe my radio aerial is amplified? (Audi ... |
Topic: new voices for garmin nuvi 310D |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 9
Views: 3280
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:38 pm Subject: new voices for garmin nuvi 310D |
Traffic (TMC) is a moot point. Lots of discussion about useability in UK (poor FM signal levels are genrally held to blame.) I would recommend connecting the TMC unit's aerial to an extrnal aerial ... |
Topic: Garmin 670 'integration' |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 2
Views: 1821
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:55 am Subject: Garmin 670 'integration' |
Thanks for the reply, I believe the NAV input requires a switching voltage (ground), I know the PHONE input does but I am going to try it and find out.
I'm looking to fit the Garmin in (the space u ... |
Topic: Garmin 670 'integration' |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 2
Views: 1821
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Forum: Advanced GPS Lounge Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:47 pm Subject: Garmin 670 'integration' |
First time in this section (so bear with me if I'm being thick!), I've recently bought a Garmin 670, (very good it is too) and am looking to use it not only as a satnav but to replace a Roadpilot and ... |
Topic: Newbie with Garmin nuvi 670...... |
DukeDesmo
Replies: 0
Views: 986
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:22 pm Subject: Newbie with Garmin nuvi 670...... |
First post, so please be gentle with me
Recently bought a garmin 670 and am running Garmin's (90 day trial) 'Safety Camera' (hate that term) database, which seems a bit vague compared to ... |
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