Motorhome problem

flyboy63 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 29

use tomtom nav 3 with a Rikaline 6030 bluetooth receiver on a IPAQ 1940 in a motorhome. I find that the receiver is very slow to start and drops signal. I am told that it may be due to the body overhang over the cab that is blocking out the signals. Does anyone have any experience of this and I would appreciate any help.
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The_Pilgrim · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:13 pm Post subject:

Hi

if you start moving before the receiver has a fix it can take quite a while to aquire one whilst moving. i have my receiver permanantley powered so it always has a fix and i never have to wait.

The overhang could give you problems depending on what material it is made of. the satelite signal will travel through glass an Plastic and GRP but not through metal.

i hope this helps you.

Regards

The Pilgrim
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ROBBINS · Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 8:04 pm Post subject:

Hi

I use the following equipment only in my motorhome which is of fibreglass construction. The bluetooth GPS GR230 sits on a bracket that fits in the top rooflight, and works very well. It is also left switched on for a few minutes before travelling.

Hope this is of use.

Alan

IPAQ 2210 Rom Upgrade 1.10
TT3 Upgrade 3.07(442) & GPS Upgrade 3.07(417/421)
GPS GR230 – NMEA0183V24800
Bluetooth Serial Port Com8
Or GM270 using CF card slot.
CheckPOInt 2.0.2.0
Active Sync 3.8.0 Build 5004
BT Reg Tweak 1.4 by 747
Sandisk CF Card Ultra II 1.0 GB
Transcend SD Card 256 MB
Sprite Backup 3.1.4 Build 2412
Brodit Active Holder with built in speaker

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