Tom tom cant find gps device on artemis

[m-unit]

i installed TomTom Navigator 6.020 SD BENELUX V660.1219
the program works,
it only cant find my gps device :s
some help would be much appreciated:(

[mikealder]

Have you considered searching for this one - I have answered the same question at least 3 times to date!

Other NMEA Device
Baud Rate 9600
Comm Port 4
Mike

[Longhair]

I was having a problem with that also.

It didn't matter if I was in the middle of an empty field running around with the thing in the air like an idiot, the internal antenna was too weak.

Now if I was in the car, the thing would pick up a signal no problem.

After looking into alternatives - like an external antenna - I settled on this:

I just picked up a BT-359W Bluetooth GPS Receiver for 85- Euro new.

The only difference between the BT-359W & BT-359S is the design on the top.

I made sure the battery was 100% charged before I turned it on (old habits die hard) and after spending 5-10 minutes trying to configure the Bluetooth on the HTC P3300 - I am a newbie when it comes to this new technology - it was able to get 3 satellites while I was in the house right away.

The thing is very small also - 82 mm x 41 mm x 13.4 mm (Inches: 3.22" x 1.61" x 0.52").

I would have to say that this is a great alternative to a wired antenna.

Here is a review I read before making my final decision: GlobalSat BT-359 Bluetooth GPS receiver review

Originally posted --> HERE (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=283181)

[AD10]

Looks like you have a lot of money to burn, or whats the point of having a P3300 (with a bult-in GPS receiver - SIRFIII BTW) and then buying a bluetooth external GPS (basically another SIRFIII) ? cos its external ?

[Longhair]

Looks like you have a lot of money to burn, or whats the point of having a P3300 (with a bult-in GPS receiver - SIRFIII BTW) and then buying a bluetooth external GPS (basically another SIRFIII) ? cos its external ?

You missed the point completely.

The internal antenna was too weak.

When I am in a car, I have no problems at all getting a satellite fix.

The reason I bought an external GPS receiver is because I am not in a car all the time when using the GPS.

[grun]

When I am in a car, I have no problems at all getting a satellite fix. The reason I bought an external GPS receiver is because I am not in a car all the time when using the GPS.
That doesn't make sense at all, it should be the other way around. Inside a car the signal will allways be weaker than outside, because of the surrounding metal.

[AD10]

That doesn't make sense at all, it should be the other way around. Inside a car the signal will allways be weaker than outside, because of the surrounding metal.

Thanks Grun, I thot I was the only one missing the point...and crikey what a way to shout your ignorance.

[fox 2]

That doesn't make sense at all, it should be the other way around. Inside a car the signal will allways be weaker than outside, because of the surrounding metal.

completely agree, what you're saying doesnt make sense unless you were in some very dense forest with all the trees in leaf, but you say you were in the middle of a field.

im about to install tomtom on my orbit so will see what its like as i used to use a bt gps reciever on my xda IIi

[l6cum]

hello

i have installed tomtom ver 5
and i have to say that it works a treat..
it takes about a minute to register on the GPS but it does work well form inside the car aswell as outside the car.
The settings i use are

GPS Program Com 4
GpS Hardware Com 0
and keep the 3rd tab option checked ie pocket pc controlling access

On the GPS setting in tomtom select other NMEA device and choose Com 4

First time use will take about 5 mins so keep the phone still then after should take less than a minute.....

hope it helps

[oab]

I have tried endlessly without success to get the tomtom on my orbit working. It keeps saying 'no gps device found'. When I select 'Other NMEA device' i dont see com port 4 as one of the options, i see com2 and serial (i think).
I thought maybe the software was not properly installed when i read about the com 4 thing and so uninstalled it. However I bought the phone (brand new) with the tomtom from ebay but now i cannot reload the tomtom as it keeps crashing during install.
Any ideas on what next I can do

[l6cum]

have you changed the hardware port to com 4 first?

start>settings>connections>gps

then on first page GPS settings it asks what program port form the drop down list select com 4, that should then enable TomTOm GPS settings to display com 4.

remember once you have selected settings connect your phone to PC via actie sync and on
start>programs>quick gps

select menu and select update automatically when connected via active sync

this speeds up the process of finding the satelites and the data is usually valid for abut 3 days, so it does help to locate satelites quicker.

keep the phone still for about 5 mins and it should work..

thanks

l6cum

PS i am using TomTom 5, but the procedure should be the same

[doppalapudi]

hi,
Go to mininova.org and download Tomtom Navigator 6 of it. It might take a couple of days to download sometimes. After you download follow the instructions and it is all user friendly. If you want any help don't hesitate to get back to me. If you want a copy in a CD send me a SAE so that I can write it on a disc and send it to you