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NAVIGON 4 + BT GPS doesn`t work (my failure?)

I cannot start using my navi kit for many days because of one problem: I leave BT GPS receiver outside for at least 20 hrs to initialise, connect to device regularly, run NAVIGON and get always the same message - "A GPS receiver has been detected, but a convinient GPS signal is not available. The reception is obstructed, or the receiver is being initialised."
Any idea what to do?

Slaven, it could be a faulty receiver, do you have a program for viewing the signal and number of sats being received? It maybe also that the settings are wrong for the gps, what is the model of receiver you are using and details please of how you set it up when bonding etc. Have you carried out a factory reset of the receiver also? One other thing, sometimes a gps reciver will work much better for initialising first time if it is mobile rather than static, put it in the car and see if you have any results after a mile or 2. Try this program to test the gps function.
Please check your PM I have sent one to you. thanks.

I`m using BT GPS receiver delivered in original kit with Navigon 4 (made by GNS). I`ve bonded them regularly (XDA II asked for code and I entered 0000 - as described in operation manual). I have not performed factory reset of GPS rec. because don`t know how to do that. I couldn`t find any possible way to do that, except to remove BT and TMC moduls and I have done so.
Thank`s for gpsdiag, but I don`t know hoe to connect BT GPS with my notebook (with built in BT) to test it. Only service available is to connect it to serial port, but couldn`t. As you can conclude, I`m not very experienced with this, so I need really DETAILED help! Thank`s in advance.

Sorry, I sent the wrong version of diag, I will pm you the proper file.

The BT version of serail port on qtek is not compatible with wildcomm BT (used by navigon) got to navigon website and download the wildcomm patch
this will solve your problem

I was using navigon with wired gps and then tried bluetooth which dropped signal and refused to reconnect, thanks for the link I will try it.

XDA II and GPS

Hi
I'm having problems with my XDAII and TomTom Navigator 2. I'm using a Leadtek GPS receiver but it's taking ages to fix a position - if at all. The GPS monitor displays the time (in little writing) within seconds, which tells me that it's made contact (I reckon!) but sometimes a fix can take 30 minutes. Am I missing something? Another problem is that I'm getting the sound that is played when you disconnect from Active Sync when I load up TomTom. I don't know if this is because there is no GPS connected at the time or some other reason.
Thanks for reading this!

It looks to me that you only have one problem, and that problem is slow fix. (TomTom plays a short sound normally when it RECEIVES the fix. Or finds that the fix was already obtained.)
Normally it's unlucky receiver position that is guilty of your slow fix. Or there is not enough sensitivity in your unit.
Open locations like big car parks, with clear sky & no trees or leaves overhead, normally guarantee a fix within 1 minute (in fact my current unit fixes sometimes in 10 seconds on these locations). Once the fix has been obtained the first time, subsequent fixing is way faster (I think it happens because the GPS receiver roughly knows where to start searching for satellites and so it takes less time). It makes sense to wait a bit before starting moving (1 minute or so) so the fix is more stable.
Your GPS receiver might also support an add-on antenna, which with my old Compact Flash format receiver looked like a rhombic piece about ¾ x ¾" with a lead, - you plug it into your receiver and it dramatically improves the reception quality and therefore shortens the fix time.
When I sit in my car, I just put the unit on the dashboard, while I'm buckling the seatbelts and preparing to move it usually gets the fix. I wait for some time if it wasn't quick enough, letting it "remember" where the satellites are, and then drop it down into cup holder where it fits snuggly and continues the reception during the trip.

Thanks
Thanks for your reply. I'm new to GPS! This morning it took 25 minutes to get a fix. I was on the M6, in the open country, and my receiver is positioned right at the front of my car at the bottom of my sloping windscreen. I don't understand why it takes so long. DOes it take longer if you're on the move, as opposed to stationary?
Do you think the 'disconnecting' sound is normal? Does your setup do the same?
Cheers.

Couple of quick things spring to mind.
Check your car hasn't got a reflective windscreen. some of the newer cars do have, if yours does you'll have to get an external antenna or pop the receiver on the roof.
Also check in TomTom GPS that you have the right kkind of recever selected?

The way to find out if your screen is blocking signal is to put the gps outside the car then see if the signal is required quicker, some gps can take an inordinately long time for first fix but then retains the data to enable quick fix next time, if the windscreen isnt the problem it maybe that your gps has a problem with retaining this info.

low GPS on Leo ?

Hi there,
I use an app called "gps sport tracker". The HD2 has damn fast a gps fix to work with. Ok, I wan't to record a track with that tracker and put the hd2 in my backpack. the recorded data is fault caouse the hd2 looses gps signal ......
I do the same with my touch pro 2 and this works alwasy when I put the TP2 in my small backpack.
Has the HD2 a problem with the gps antenna ?
When I hold the device in my hand, it's no problem with gps.

DJChriZZ said:
Hi there,
I use an app called "gps sport tracker". The HD2 has damn fast a gps fix to work with. Ok, I wan't to record a track with that tracker and put the hd2 in my backpack. the recorded data is fault caouse the hd2 looses gps signal ......
I do the same with my touch pro 2 and this works alwasy when I put the TP2 in my small backpack.
Has the HD2 a problem with the gps antenna ?
When I hold the device in my hand, it's no problem with gps.
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I have no problem with mine logging from my jacket pocket or top pocket on my backpack. Make sure the phone isn't going to sleep - this shuts down the GPS is you haven't set the app to stay awake. I don't use GPS Sport Tacker any more but I'm sure you can set it to stay awake. Also usual stuff - make sure phone is not sheilded by anything metal or magnetic in your pack and no other electronic equipment as this can also affect it.
If GPS ST doesn't have a stay awake function you can search on XDA for KeepAwake (I think) or try GPS Trackah from Marketplace as that's what I use and it definitely does have this feature.
Hope some of this helps!

Ahh ok, I will test some other stuff. I switch my HD2 off while tracking, perhaps he turns off the gps !! yeah that's a solution. On the touch pro 2 (win 6.1) the tracker was working with gps while the device was turning off.

the gps of my hd2 is by far the best gps i've every experienced. i get a fix within seconds, and do receive a signal even in buildings (a few meters away from a window).
so i think it might be point that the device switches off, like dunc001 already said.

yes, the gps fix is so fast on the Leo. Yesterday I checked the "gps sports tracker" again and I start to record the track ... lock the keys and don't switch the Leo off. So it works fine the leo switches off by itself after a short time but gps is working and working
thanx for the help guys

no GPS fix in US

I'm trying to use the app ski tracks to track my skiing while on holiday however the app won't find any GPS. The weird thing is that Google maps will connect with our without WiFi and will get a gps fix. I tried GPS status monitor thing and it said I'm not connected to any GPS satellites. I'm running paranoid android beta 5, any help please?

Change your gps from battery save to high accuracy?

[Completed] Android gps navigation problems

Hello,
I have some problems with my navigation in my car, i have a android navigation system with a gps receiver first it worked but at this moment he doesnt work very well
Today i buyed a new gps receiver and placed it on my roof of my car to get a better receive.
I have a program to test the gps receive and he sees 10 sattelites but only uses 3 of them constantly and number 4 is used 70% of the time but 30% not so my navigation program is constantly showing searching for gps signal.
sometimes i have luck and it has connected to 5 sattelites.
My question is he sees 10 satelites 1 has a terrible receive but my navigation is connection to that one but the other satellites have much better receive
So why does my navigation only connects to 3/4 when there are 9 good ones ? can i turn them on with a app or something or can i sellect other satelites or something?

XDA Visitor said:
Hello,
I have some problems with my navigation in my car, i have a android navigation system with a gps receiver first it worked but at this moment he doesnt work very well
Today i buyed a new gps receiver and placed it on my roof of my car to get a better receive.
I have a program to test the gps receive and he sees 10 sattelites but only uses 3 of them constantly and number 4 is used 70% of the time but 30% not so my navigation program is constantly showing searching for gps signal.
sometimes i have luck and it has connected to 5 sattelites.
My question is he sees 10 satelites 1 has a terrible receive but my navigation is connection to that one but the other satellites have much better receive
So why does my navigation only connects to 3/4 when there are 9 good ones ? can i turn them on with a app or something or can i sellect other satelites or something?
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