Fuzzy GPS

[zeragtule]

Hi all - after a lot of pain trying to get my non tom-tom GPS device pair correctly –I’ve hit another problem

I’ve recently purchased a GPS receiver off eBay – for about 40pounds
It uses a Nemerix chipset, it boasts 16 channels apparently
Here is my problem - on start up I get about 5 Satellites, using tom-tom 5 on my dell Axim x30 - and navigate to my destination. but my GPS point on the map is off course about 200m west - so basically when I travel along a main road - tomtom tells me that about 200m west of the road that im on.

As soon a I get into a position where I can receive more satellites i.e 8 it places me back on the road.

So should I send back the gps device - which only cost me 40pounds and get something for about 80 -100 pounds or just scrap the whole thing.

[lbendlin]

the receiver may be set to the wrong datum. Or maybe it's really just a lemon. Those BT-77 receivers aren't really top quality...
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Lutz

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[padpad]

I have the same problem. How do I change the datus (and what should it be)

thANKS

[Vmp]

[lbendlin]

The Datum needs to be WGS84. Normally a factory reset brings the receiver back to that state. Try removing the battery for a week.
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