Leadtek 9553 and NMEA Problems?

[ashleyhall]

Guys,

Just got this GPS to go with my Xda Exec, it seems to work fine and is a lovely little unit, but only functions correctly when using with SirfIII compatible software? Any software that doesn't have Sirf support doesn't seem able to switch the GPS into its NMEA mode?!

Any PocketPC apps I download to use with it just hang as soon as I open the port to the GPS UNLESS they support Sirf.

Am I missing something here?

[mikealder]

Get hold of the TT vs3 GPS driver, and use that to switch the GPS over to the NMEA mode

[ashleyhall]

Ahhh thanks for reply, sounds good but where do I find that? Is that the GPS.cab file that comes with the install? If so thats already on there!?

I've tried Google but can't find any trace of anything similar?

[mikealder]

Try pocketgps.co.uk go to the downloads section and it is on that page its vs2,06 that you need - Mike

[ashleyhall]

Many thanks, just installed it and I now have a new application in my Programs.

Upon firing it up, I can select from a list of GPS devices and the port it uses. My Leadtek isn't listed BUT there are listings for Sirf AND for NMEA at different speeds.

To get my GPS working with these applications that support NMEA only which of the NMEA speeds should I select?

Does this new program act as a 'gateway' to the GPS, or some sort of soft configuration for the GPS driver? Should I uninstall the Tom Tom GPS Bluetooth software?

For anyone else, here's a direct link:
http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=13