GPS on MDA Vario 2 ?!

[rocky50]

Hello!I've read in internet information about HTC Tytn's (Hermes) -GPS.I installed a new windows mobile:Windows Mobile 6 Professional,ROM version 3.54.707.3 and Radio Version: 1.35.00.11.Can you tell me how to turn on my GPS?

P.S. Is it possible in detail?

[ultramag69]

Not possible. You require a bluetooth receiver and 3rd party software. You can get Bluetooth GPS receiver from ebay or go to electronics stores.
Make sure you have AT LEAST 25 channels though as the higher the channels the better the signal strength. Paid $65AUD on ebay for my 52 channel receiver and it works brilliantly.

Next time though, try using the search function on the top bar, some people get agro over noobs just asking for info instead of doing a little research first....

Cheers...:D

[Crazy Racoon]

I must admit, i'm not using GPS on a regular basis, but I know the technical details and more than 25 channels is just needles.
With one channel you can receive data from one satellite, but there are only 32 active satellites and you won't ever see them all at the same time (because they are spread around the world).

[ultramag69]

Crazy Racoon
Granted, that may be so, but I was using a 16 channel receiver and it would take up to 10 minutes to lock on to the GPS system to navigate. :( This was somewhat excessive if you ask me as a simple 10 minute trip would be over before I got GPS reception & I'd found the place with a street directory. Doesn't help if you have to find a place in a hurry... My 54 channel receiver picks up in less than 1 minute. My experience is that the more channels you have the better the reception. Works well in a metro environment to, less chance of "bounced" signals screwing up things.

Cheers...:)