TMC on the artemis?

[fliegergott]

hi out there! i´m still waiting for my artemis (german version is not out by now). can any body tell me, if it´s possible to use tmc on the artemis (fm-radio antenna is on board) for example with the MobileNavigator 5.

thx

[mikealder]

Interesting thought and I did read somewhere a while ago that this was possible, having messed around with the device it is not possible let me explain:
1/ You need the Artemis powered up to run TomTom properly in a car long journeys will just flatten the battery.
2/ The FM Radio ONLY works IF the headphones are plugged in (they provide the aerial) - you cannot simultaniously charge the device and use headphones as they use the same connection point on the Artemis.
3/ The only traffic option offered by TomTom Nav 6 on the Artemis (even with headphones plugged in) is for a GPRS connection.

To be honest this would have been the ultimate package, IF they had managed to get it to work (I am not sure they even considered it to be honest) but I doubt fitting the TMC receiver parts into the Artemis would have been easy - food for thought for the manufacturers though? - Mike

[fliegergott]

thank´s mike! just found the eten x500 glofiish. its nearly the same device but better processor and tmc works. is that because the fm-reciever in the eten supports rds?

[mikealder]

I doubt that its down to the FM part being RDS compatible the Artemis can use RDS as well. Most TMC receivers working in the FM band contain additional electronics to process the data into a usable form, if this electronics isn't in the hardware I don't think it will work. Mike

[FaCeOff]

Well, i think this device is not perfect for using TMC.
I tried the FM9 antenna from GNS (German company who provides TMC) and currently it does not work so the only possibility is to use a BT TMC antenna which is totaly stupid due to the reason

1. the Artemis has already built-in GPS
2. the BT TMC antenna is very expensive >200€

I will try TMC on that device with the headphones as soon as i find the headphone input :D

[RalphLauren]

Guys, what are you talking about?
TomTom itself does NOT support TMC in Navigator software. Why do not read the TomTom website before put any efforts: (cite):
"Question
Will there be support for TMC in a next or upcoming release of TomTom Navigator software ?
Answer
TomTom continuously strives to include the best possible functionality in our products and to deliver new features. However there are currently no plans to provide TMC in TomTom Navigator software. We recommend that you register on our web site and sign up for our newsletter, so we can keep you informed about future releases and upgrades. "
"Question
Can I use the TomTom RDS-TMC Receiver with all TomTom products?
Answer
The TomTom RDS-TMC Receiver can be used with the TomTom GO 910/710/510."

Of course you might to use the different navigation software, than I apologies, but the original question was about the TMC + TomTom.

[ansaar99]

Interesting, I have been trying to figure out if traffic alerts are free on the tmobile service with the compact III. The following review seems to indicate that, but no mention of it on the tmobile site itself. Anyone verify this? Seems like no need for a separate TMC device if u have this?

http://www.coolsmartphone.com/news2810.html

Available with CoPilot® Live 6 satellite navigation*, the MDA Compact III makes dedicated navigation systems redundant, with turn-by-turn voice instructions, detailed street mapping and powerful route calculation for navigation in-car or on foot. With its integrated jog wheel and touch screen, the device makes it easy to enter a destination and follow the comprehensive door-to-door directions. Web’n’walk customers will be able to take advantage of free real-time traffic alerts and avoidance, delivered directly into CoPilot via the T-Mobile GPRS network.

[mikealder]

Guys, what are you talking about?.......
"Question
Can I use the TomTom RDS-TMC Receiver with all TomTom products?
Answer
The TomTom RDS-TMC Receiver can be used with the TomTom GO 910/710/510."Ralph, you are quite correct, however some stupid sales adverts did state the "Built in FM Radio could be used for Traffic information over RDS" - what I was pointing out, is that this idea - whilst nice is not a possibility - Mike

[chrysaor]

I read somewhere that the gps included in the artemis was able to retrieve rds/tmc signal, but that still a rom update was necessary to enable that feature...

[smartphone.net.pl]

Why GPS receiver should support TMC? It's pointless.

TMC information is provided via FM Radio with RDS signal. Artemis has built in FM RDS Radio - and nothing more is required.
Except proper software, of course.