GPS extension antennas

[Chop!]

Hi guys

Does anyone know where I can find antennas to fit my TomTom & Rikaline 6030 BT receivers? I've looked everywhere with no luck, only found the re-radiating type. Both seem to have the same connector, tried Maplins etc. Any ideas? :roll:
Thanks!

[cruisin-thru]

http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/viewprod.php?product_id=1173&category_id=14&pp_id=566&PHPSESSID=6caf78405a8bd59ea55c4e7117127019

try this. Also on the page you will see "online buying advice", they will sort it for you I am sure.

[griffog]

And for the TOMTOM Bluetooth try here (http://www.mobiledatadirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1339) but why do you need an external antenna, can't you locate the receiver where it can get reception?

[Chop!]

Cruisin' & Griffog,

Thanks guys, marvellous. the reason I need to, at least, try one of these is that I drive a double-decker sleeper bus. I run 2 systems, my XDA II with BT TomTom3 (or TomTom Routeplanner in E.Europe) with receiver in top window, and my laptop running Autoroute 2004 (or Autoroute 2001 in E. Europe) using a Rikaline 6030 BT receiver (also in top window).
But there are frequently times when I lose signal due to tree cover & in urban canyons. as both units appear to have the same connector, I want to get an extension to try it out on both units. The other alternative is a re-radiating antenna. Not sure what would happen if a re-radiating antenna was beaming to two seperate GPS systems simultaneously though. What do you reckon?

[griffog]

Ah, I see your problem now. A re-rad will happily drive two receivers, it does exactly as it suggests and re-radiates the GPS signal so there is no problem in your set-up.

I'd go for one of the high power versions given you'll be using it in a commercial vehicle, e.g. the RRAD-46 (http://www.gpsw.co.uk/details/prod445.html) as this should provide you with better results and will drive the two systems.

Oh and I hail from Llandudno so LlanfairPG isn't too far away!!

[Chop!]

Sut mae Griffog

Yep! that seems the perfect solution, unfortunately can't get delivery other than to my address on my card (same with expansys) and I won't be there to receive it. i.e. they won't allow a different shipping address.
Dyna fel y mae e! :? Do you know of another firm?

[griffog]

GloPos (Global Positioning Systems) have the same unit in stock, no idea if they have the same conditions for sale though, see here (http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/viewprod.php?product_id=1394).

Pob lwc

[cruisin-thru]

I have a brand new quality re-radiating system here, its brand new and consists of SM-66 gps antenna, ra-46 re-radiating antenna and cigarette lighter plug power adaptor, I want £40 for it (saves you £15) if anybody interested. Made by San Jose systems. It will feed unlimited systems as the signal is usable by all receivers in vicinity.

[cruisin-thru]

I was on a motorway in wales and kept seeing signposts giving miles to this certain place, I was a little puzzled when it changed from 1 mile to destination to 30 miles to destination, this happened more than once, it wasnt until I was told the meaning of the word that I realised that it wasnt a welsh village that kept moving...its name....Gwasenathu (spelling?) :oops:

[griffog]

Close, it's 'Gwasanaethau' and to the uninititated that means 'Services'! Much the same as 'Ausfahrt' on German autobahns ;)

[Chop!]

Yup!
Correct on the translation of motorway services in Welsh, but, incorrect on the German Autobahn bit,
Ausfahrt means exit.
Rasthof is services
Autohof is a truckstop (usually just off the Autobahn and with better facilities and cheaper more substantial meals than in the Rasthofs)
Now what's the Welsh & German for GPS antennas?............ 8)

[griffog]

Yup!
Correct on the translation of motorway services in Welsh, but, incorrect on the German Autobahn bit,
Ausfahrt means exit.
Rasthof is services

Sorry, didn't explain myself very well there, I didn't mean that Ausfahrt was German for Services, I was referring to the post about there being lost of signs to 'Gwasanaethau' and the old joke about a tourist driving along the German Autobahn and saying 'that Ausfahrt place is big, been signs for it for the last 100 miles!' :wink:

[Chop!]

Sorry Griffog ychan!

Didn't twig to that train of thought! Duh! :wink: I've sent for the re-rad that you suggested. Did a post in Welsh thanking you but I was either too pissed or it got zapped! Considering that these XDA IIs have been around a while it is unbelievable that you can't even get a std battery for one, just wasted a few days chasing a second hand one on e-bay which went for more than new price! And as usual with O2 they are a light year behind our European friends where accessories are available from virtually day one! :twisted: Oops ranting again, sorry! :oops: