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mtc
27-11-2003, 02:09 PM
Thanks to towa, orinoco,sweeney,JoseF,domloff,blinky99,...

But I still have a problem ...

After the installation of "MyTry2.zip" incl. all reg-mod's i don't receive any data from the gps-module.
The bluetooth-manager recognize my gps correctly in SPP-slavemode, but sometimes it will lost the connection.
In the doggingstation the connection will be lost in 2,5 min.

TomTom224 is proper installed.
But TomTom-gps received no data from holux-gps
After 2,5 min the connection will be lost.

I try it with:
"NMEA 0183v2 Bluetooth" and "BT Serielle Schnittstelle COM7:"
"SIRF Bluetooth" and "BT Serielle Schnittstelle COM7:"
"EMTAC Wireless GPS" and "BT Serielle Schnittstelle COM7:"
"TomTom Wireless GPS" and "BT Serielle Schnittstelle COM7:"

(PPCGPS208 (TomTom) gives a message: "No GPS Engine. Please re-install")

... anyone with an idea?


Thanks ... mtc

I am using a MDA II (german/ T-Online) with a
Holux (www.holux-gps.de) Bluetooth GPS receiver ... Features:

- Built in SiRF Star IIe/LP chipset.
- 12 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and eacquisition.
- High speed signal acquisition using 1920 time/frequency search channels.
- Built-in WAAS/EGNOS Demodulator without additional any hardware.
- Compatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) completely.
- Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery without external power supply.
- Provide Normal mode and Power saving mode for user’s requirement.
- Provide expand terminal and can contact to other system without bluetooth device.
- Built-in rechargeable battery for memory and RTC backup and for fast Time To First Fix (TTFF).
- Support NMEA0183 v2.2 data protocol or SiRF binary code.
- 4 colors LED to show the status of bluetooth device.
- Support active antenna connector to getting better satellites signal.
- FLASH based program memory. New software revisions upgradeable through serial interface
- Small, sleek, and lightweight design easily fits in your hand
- Water resistant
- Enhanced algorithms -SnapLock and SnapStart provide superior navigation. performance in urban, canyon and foliage environments.
- For Car navigation, Marine navigation, Fleet management, AVL, Personal navigation, Tracking System, and Mapping device application.

Specifications
- Tracks up to 12 satellites.
- Receiver: L1, C/A code
- Snap Start: <3 sec(at < 25 minutes off period).
- Update rate: 1 HZ.
- Acquisition time
- Reacquisition 0.1sec.averaged
- Hot start 8 sec., averaged
- Warm start 38 sec., averaged
- Cold start 45 sec., averaged
- Position accuracy:
- Non DGPS (Differential GPS)
- Position 5-25 m CEP without SA
- Velocity 0.1 m/sec, without SA
- Time 1 usec sync GPS Time
- EGNOS/WAAS/Beacon
Position
< 2.2 m, horizontal 95% of time
< 5 m, vertical 95% of time
- Dynamic Conditions:
- Altitude 18,000 meters
(60,000 feet )max
- Velocity 515 meters / second
(700 knots) max
- Acceleration 4 G, max
- Jerk 20 meters/second, max
- Antenna Type: Built in Patch Antenna
- Minimum signal tracked: -175dBW
- Dimension: 77.9 × 56.9 × 22.8 mm
- Weight : < 70g
- On/off push button
- Lithium-ion battery lasts for more than 9 hours of use
- 4 LED function:
Bluetooth , Navigation Update and Battery and changer status Indication
- Protocol and interface:
- Compatible with Bluetooth devices with Serial Port Profile (SPP)
- Bluetooth™ version 1.1 compliant
- Bluetooth™ Class 2 operation (up to 10 meter range)
- Frequency : 2.400 to 2.480 GHz
- Modulation: FHSS / GFSK
- RF channels: 79
- Input Sensitivity: -80dBm
- Output Level: 4dBm
- Output terminal: Mini-USB (TTL Level)。
- NMEA output protocol: V.2.2
Baud rate: 9600 bps
Data bit: 8
Parity: N
Stop bit: 1
- Output format:
Standard: GGA,GSA,GSV, RMC.
Optional: GLL,VTG, SiRF binary
- Operation Temperature:
-10 to + 60
- Store Temperature:
-20 to + 85
- Operation Humidity:
5% to 95% No condensing.

hdutoit
27-11-2003, 03:29 PM
Can any one please help me.

I'm trying to get my XDA II working with a bluetooth GPS receiver. The XDA II does bond to the bluetooth GPS receiver. However when statring TOMTOM it does not work. I have tried to all the setting and com ports without sucess.

I have been informed that there is currently a bug which the manufacturer is working on.

Could some one please help me.

JoseF
28-11-2003, 03:36 PM
@mtc
Hi, have you enabel (connect gps? in bluetooth manager?)
Then start tomtom gps?
Let me know.

JoseF

mtc
29-11-2003, 09:32 AM
@mtc
Hi, have you enabel (connect gps? in bluetooth manager?)
Then start tomtom gps?
Let me know.

JoseF

Hi Josef,

thx for answering, but i fix the problem! :-)
one wrong reg-value ... (2 hours) :-(

mtc

surur
29-11-2003, 08:44 PM
I am having the same problem

To save me 2 (or more hours) which value was wrong?

Thx

Surur

JohnMiller
30-11-2003, 02:09 PM
:idea:

I was told that O2 solved XDA II Bluetooth SPP problem for GPS, source disclosed the Bluetooth GPS tested is EMTAC CRUX II / BTGPS unit.

Hope they will posted the upgrade soon, somewhere. :wink:

RedBull
30-11-2003, 02:50 PM
In the XDA section of MY-XDA.com:

"Upgrade for the Xda II will be available soon."

Let's hope it's very soon.

mtc
01-12-2003, 07:13 AM
I am having the same problem

To save me 2 (or more hours) which value was wrong?

Thx

Surur

Hi Surur,

... sorry, but i lost this damned piece of paper with the correct value on it.
But ... i remember the wrong value is in HKLM\Software\Widcomm so
i backup my actual registry and reinstall my complete "old" registry entries including the wrong value.
After that i delete the whole entry in HKLM\Software\Widcomm and import again the "widcomm.reg" (MyTry2.zip). --> it's working!!

So if you have the same problem like me, your problem may be solved in
this way.

mtc

mtc
01-12-2003, 07:45 AM
[quote=surur]I am having the same problem

To save me 2 (or more hours) which value was wrong?

Thx

Surur

Hi Surur,

... sorry, but i lost this damned piece of paper with the correct value on it.
But ... i remember the wrong value is in HKLM\Software\Widcomm so
i backup my actual registry and reinstall my complete "old" registry entries including the wrong value.
After that i delete the whole entry in HKLM\Software\Widcomm and import again the "widcomm.reg" (MyTry2.zip). --> it's working!!

So if you have the same problem like me, your problem may be solved in
this way.

mtc

Don't forget the soft-reset ... ;-)

Alistair
17-01-2004, 02:17 PM
I have an XDA II and I am unable to use TomTom 2.24 with my Holux GR 230 Bluetooth GPS. I have already done the following:

Upgraded to TomTom GPS 2.09
Installed the Pocket Bluetooth Tools (and created the Bluetooth com port)
Tried various settings in TomTom GPS as there is not a listing for Holux GR 230.

It seems as though the GPS will communicate with the XDA II, and shows that it picks up satalite signals. When I start TomTom Navigator, the Blue GPS light on the receiver flashes to show that it is transferring data, but TomTom Navigator states GPS position unreliable.

PLEASE PLEASE can someone out there help me. If there is a solution, please explain in basic terms / step-by-step as I am far from an expert on PDAs.

Thanks to anyone out there that can help.
Alistair[/b]

cruisin-thru
17-01-2004, 02:33 PM
Have you taken it for a drive? Many gps systems will take ages to get first fix from new and will take even longer if static, go for a drive and see what happens, it is helpful if you click on the gps/status and see how many sats and how many red lines you have.

Alistair
18-01-2004, 01:37 PM
Have you taken it for a drive? Many gps systems will take ages to get first fix from new and will take even longer if static, go for a drive and see what happens, it is helpful if you click on the gps/status and see how many sats and how many red lines you have.

Just tried it but still no joy.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
Alistair