Tim Mara
May 24th 05, 11:24 PM
If there's anyone out there looking for the Navman 3450 I have a brand new
one here in the box you can have for $150.00
I bought it to try with glider PDA set-ups but never pursued the project
since we already offer LX GPS Mouse, data-loggers and TomTom Navigators and
I just don't need additional items to inventory....it may work OK with
Glider PDA software but a quick try didn't connect with Navigator .but, if
you have a PDA set-up already for flying, it sure would make a great gadget
regardless for street mapping when you're looking for a restaurant at a
contest, or even for tracking down the pilot who's landed
out!.....or.whatever :o)
tim
Wings & Wheels
www.wingsandwheels.com
> wrote in message
ups.com...
> In an older thread I noticed some complaints about the excessive
> satellite acquire time required for this GPS. I found a solution which
> results in 1 minute or less lock times. A Free utility called GPS
> monitor can be downloaded from the following link:
>
> http://www.pocketmap.com/accessories/WinCE_Monitor_Setup.zip
>
> If you run this program, it will get satellite lock within a minute (at
> least, that has been my experience). I noticed a file with a DAT
> extension in the directory where the program resides in my iPAQ. Maybe
> the program is storing previous satellite-lock data to help lock in
> quicker (just guessing). You will need to end the program completely
> before running any other Nav program such as Win Pilot
> (start-settings-system-memory-running.programs-stop running program).
>
> If I start winpilot right after doing this, it immediately recognizes
> the Navman GPS. This utility also has the ability to reset the Navman
> to factory default conditions. I found this necessary after running
> that SmartST V2 program which came with the Navman.
>
> I've tested the Navman with my iPAQ 3835 (no back light on - doesn't
> need it when its sunny out). So far, I have 3-1/2 hours of continuous
> use, and the iPAQ battery level remaining at 59%.
>
> I haven't had any satellite loss problems as reported by others (I was
> flying rear seat in a G103). I did purchase an external antenna but
> have not had to use it.
>
> I hope this report helps those of you who own a Navman sleeve GPS.
>
one here in the box you can have for $150.00
I bought it to try with glider PDA set-ups but never pursued the project
since we already offer LX GPS Mouse, data-loggers and TomTom Navigators and
I just don't need additional items to inventory....it may work OK with
Glider PDA software but a quick try didn't connect with Navigator .but, if
you have a PDA set-up already for flying, it sure would make a great gadget
regardless for street mapping when you're looking for a restaurant at a
contest, or even for tracking down the pilot who's landed
out!.....or.whatever :o)
tim
Wings & Wheels
www.wingsandwheels.com
> wrote in message
ups.com...
> In an older thread I noticed some complaints about the excessive
> satellite acquire time required for this GPS. I found a solution which
> results in 1 minute or less lock times. A Free utility called GPS
> monitor can be downloaded from the following link:
>
> http://www.pocketmap.com/accessories/WinCE_Monitor_Setup.zip
>
> If you run this program, it will get satellite lock within a minute (at
> least, that has been my experience). I noticed a file with a DAT
> extension in the directory where the program resides in my iPAQ. Maybe
> the program is storing previous satellite-lock data to help lock in
> quicker (just guessing). You will need to end the program completely
> before running any other Nav program such as Win Pilot
> (start-settings-system-memory-running.programs-stop running program).
>
> If I start winpilot right after doing this, it immediately recognizes
> the Navman GPS. This utility also has the ability to reset the Navman
> to factory default conditions. I found this necessary after running
> that SmartST V2 program which came with the Navman.
>
> I've tested the Navman with my iPAQ 3835 (no back light on - doesn't
> need it when its sunny out). So far, I have 3-1/2 hours of continuous
> use, and the iPAQ battery level remaining at 59%.
>
> I haven't had any satellite loss problems as reported by others (I was
> flying rear seat in a G103). I did purchase an external antenna but
> have not had to use it.
>
> I hope this report helps those of you who own a Navman sleeve GPS.
>