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GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
I tried a gps - it worked on and off, and I wonder if the weather can have a large affect on its ability to perform. The unit I tried was a magellan 300 roadmate. It cost 299.99, but I am willing to spend more on a reliable unit.
Can weather cause the unit to not pickup a signal - is this common?GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
magellan 300 comes with a b uilt in antenna that is mounted on the GPS device; that is usually positioned/ fixed inside your car on above the dash board/ below the windshield etc which means that even in good conditions; the receiver will get moderate signal levels provided that 1. its using a built in - probably passive antenna-.
2. the antenna - which is mounted on the device is placed inside the car/ even if close to the windshield.
answering your question.. yes weather affects GPS signal reception.
but using a GPS device with an external active antenna that is usually mounted above the roof top of your car will surely provide you with better reception levels on both clear and story weather conditions. you can also try adding an external antenna to your device. try here
http://www.amazon.com/Performance-extern鈥?/a>GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
Considering a GPS unit uses satellite signals it is possible the weather affects reception.GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
GPS units will work during overcast days. Cloud cover or other weather conditions, for the most part, won't affect the reception of the unit. GPS signals are blocked by solid objects, such as a roof when inside, or even the metal roof of a car- sometimes just moving the unit from the dashboard where the unit receives the signals through the windshield to the center armrest will cause the unit to not receive the signals.
However, the atmospheric conditions do affect the radio signals that the unit receives. This can affect the timing of the signal, which in theory degrades the accuracy of the unit- also known as dilution of precision. In real life use, this is negligible and if the unit is receiving more than 5 satellites you probably won't notice- the difference is several feet at most. Also differential GPS such as WAAS will reduce that error even further.
Can weather cause the unit to not pickup a signal - is this common?GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
magellan 300 comes with a b uilt in antenna that is mounted on the GPS device; that is usually positioned/ fixed inside your car on above the dash board/ below the windshield etc which means that even in good conditions; the receiver will get moderate signal levels provided that 1. its using a built in - probably passive antenna-.
2. the antenna - which is mounted on the device is placed inside the car/ even if close to the windshield.
answering your question.. yes weather affects GPS signal reception.
but using a GPS device with an external active antenna that is usually mounted above the roof top of your car will surely provide you with better reception levels on both clear and story weather conditions. you can also try adding an external antenna to your device. try here
http://www.amazon.com/Performance-extern鈥?/a>GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
Considering a GPS unit uses satellite signals it is possible the weather affects reception.GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
GPS units will work during overcast days. Cloud cover or other weather conditions, for the most part, won't affect the reception of the unit. GPS signals are blocked by solid objects, such as a roof when inside, or even the metal roof of a car- sometimes just moving the unit from the dashboard where the unit receives the signals through the windshield to the center armrest will cause the unit to not receive the signals.
However, the atmospheric conditions do affect the radio signals that the unit receives. This can affect the timing of the signal, which in theory degrades the accuracy of the unit- also known as dilution of precision. In real life use, this is negligible and if the unit is receiving more than 5 satellites you probably won't notice- the difference is several feet at most. Also differential GPS such as WAAS will reduce that error even further.
Which gps do you think is the best.?
A tomtom xl 340s gps, magellan roadmate 1475t, or tomtom go 630Which gps do you think is the best.?
GPS devices have enjoyed tremendous sales growth, particularly in the automotive market.
tomtom go 630 is good as it offers the following features:
* IQ Routes鈩?technology
* Advanced Lane Guidance
* Easy access to traffic information
* TomTom Map Share鈩?technology
* Complete maps of the US %26amp; Canada
* Voice address input
* Hands-free calling
I've had experience with both TomToms and Magellan. I had frequent trouble with the TT getting turn info. too late. Also, getting updates were a pain to get. The Magellan that I had (1470) had a nice big screen, easy to navigate and also had some great features like AAA ratings. My pick is for the Magellan. Good luck.Which gps do you think is the best.?
This is just my opinion on your question, since I have used a TomTom and Garmin that cost me twice as much but didn鈥檛 give as much - I think I can express my small opinion on the mater. For those who don鈥檛 agree please excuse my 2 cents.
First off my gps has a 5 inch wide-screen not 4.3 inch small screen. My gps is a portable navigation device that works like a small computer - it has calculator, calendar, music, picture, videos, games, and some other cool stuff. It has advanced lane guidance, prices, smart Routes, and free map upgrades.
It has text-to-speech that reads aloud street and point-of-interest names for quicker recognition. This feature is really cool because it specifically tells you which side of the street the location is on unlike other gps's that just tell you where to go, but don鈥檛 tell you what side of the street the location or destination is on.
A 5-inch wide-format touch screen occupies the front of the gps while a large, loud speaker dominates its back. The only physical control to be found is the power button on the unit's top edge. The Mini-USB port on its side serves as the connection for the included 12-volt car charger, computer cable for data connection, and office/home charger.
Unlike its primary competitor, the Garmin, and some TomTom version does not have an SD or microSD card slot, so you're stuck with the device's 2GB of onboard storage (most of which is occupied by map and voice data). Mine came with a SD slot and a 4GB sd card.
The multi surface mount is clever - the gps has mounts on it that allows you to connect a cradle to it which can connect to the free multi surface mount. To attach the gps to your windshield, simply flip out the suction cup, place the device on the windshield, and filp the locking ring switch. The flip-lock suction cup feel as secure as the Garmin's lever-actuated suction cup.
Also included with the gps is a 12-volt car charger, a USB connection cable, and an adhesive disk for attaching the gps to your vehicle's dashboard if windshield mounting is not permissible.
The gps features Advanced Lane Guidance, a new feature to gps's that shows detailed illustrations of complex freeway interchanges, complete with lane information. Arrows overlaid on the illustration notify drivers of what lanes will keep them on the chosen route.
Text-to-speech functionality lets the gps announce street and point-of-interest names aloud. The gps comes bundled with lots of languages English, French, and Spanish voices. Just so you know, im using a newelectronx gps with amigo on it.
hope this long opinion helps. lol
If you go to http://www.the-portable-gps.com the have reviews by actual unit owners that use that model on a daily basis. They also show the popularity rating. In addition they have comparison charts comparing features offered by each model. This will help you decide what unit best fits your needs.
Good luckWhich gps do you think is the best.?
I would say Garmin but don't know about others
GPS devices have enjoyed tremendous sales growth, particularly in the automotive market.
tomtom go 630 is good as it offers the following features:
* IQ Routes鈩?technology
* Advanced Lane Guidance
* Easy access to traffic information
* TomTom Map Share鈩?technology
* Complete maps of the US %26amp; Canada
* Voice address input
* Hands-free calling
I've had experience with both TomToms and Magellan. I had frequent trouble with the TT getting turn info. too late. Also, getting updates were a pain to get. The Magellan that I had (1470) had a nice big screen, easy to navigate and also had some great features like AAA ratings. My pick is for the Magellan. Good luck.Which gps do you think is the best.?
This is just my opinion on your question, since I have used a TomTom and Garmin that cost me twice as much but didn鈥檛 give as much - I think I can express my small opinion on the mater. For those who don鈥檛 agree please excuse my 2 cents.
First off my gps has a 5 inch wide-screen not 4.3 inch small screen. My gps is a portable navigation device that works like a small computer - it has calculator, calendar, music, picture, videos, games, and some other cool stuff. It has advanced lane guidance, prices, smart Routes, and free map upgrades.
It has text-to-speech that reads aloud street and point-of-interest names for quicker recognition. This feature is really cool because it specifically tells you which side of the street the location is on unlike other gps's that just tell you where to go, but don鈥檛 tell you what side of the street the location or destination is on.
A 5-inch wide-format touch screen occupies the front of the gps while a large, loud speaker dominates its back. The only physical control to be found is the power button on the unit's top edge. The Mini-USB port on its side serves as the connection for the included 12-volt car charger, computer cable for data connection, and office/home charger.
Unlike its primary competitor, the Garmin, and some TomTom version does not have an SD or microSD card slot, so you're stuck with the device's 2GB of onboard storage (most of which is occupied by map and voice data). Mine came with a SD slot and a 4GB sd card.
The multi surface mount is clever - the gps has mounts on it that allows you to connect a cradle to it which can connect to the free multi surface mount. To attach the gps to your windshield, simply flip out the suction cup, place the device on the windshield, and filp the locking ring switch. The flip-lock suction cup feel as secure as the Garmin's lever-actuated suction cup.
Also included with the gps is a 12-volt car charger, a USB connection cable, and an adhesive disk for attaching the gps to your vehicle's dashboard if windshield mounting is not permissible.
The gps features Advanced Lane Guidance, a new feature to gps's that shows detailed illustrations of complex freeway interchanges, complete with lane information. Arrows overlaid on the illustration notify drivers of what lanes will keep them on the chosen route.
Text-to-speech functionality lets the gps announce street and point-of-interest names aloud. The gps comes bundled with lots of languages English, French, and Spanish voices. Just so you know, im using a newelectronx gps with amigo on it.
hope this long opinion helps. lol
If you go to http://www.the-portable-gps.com the have reviews by actual unit owners that use that model on a daily basis. They also show the popularity rating. In addition they have comparison charts comparing features offered by each model. This will help you decide what unit best fits your needs.
Good luckWhich gps do you think is the best.?
I would say Garmin but don't know about others
Please help with GPS systems!?
I am looking at some GPS systems in the Black Friday ads (TomTom XL325, Magellan Roadmate 1220 - as well as others). I mentioned these to my husband but he said he wants something he can use when he goes hunting and fishing. Do these systems have topical maps for that sort of thing? If not, which systems do? Are there any systems that have both what he wants and the road navigation I am looking for?
Thanks!Please help with GPS systems!?
Most of the road units will only get your husband to the parking lot. They do not have topographic maps, and are pretty clunky to use off-road. They are not really made to be held in your hand. The Garmin nuvi 500 series can show both road and topographic maps, but you need to find out what is preloaded on the receiver and if you need to buy more maps besides what comes with it. Handheld units can do turn-by-turn directions and be used off-road. However, these handheld units do not give spoken driving instructions. They just beep when you get to a turn. Also, they usually do not come with maps. Some of the Garmin Oregon and Colorado models come with topographic maps, but those topo maps do not give you turn-by-turn directions.
Thanks!Please help with GPS systems!?
Most of the road units will only get your husband to the parking lot. They do not have topographic maps, and are pretty clunky to use off-road. They are not really made to be held in your hand. The Garmin nuvi 500 series can show both road and topographic maps, but you need to find out what is preloaded on the receiver and if you need to buy more maps besides what comes with it. Handheld units can do turn-by-turn directions and be used off-road. However, these handheld units do not give spoken driving instructions. They just beep when you get to a turn. Also, they usually do not come with maps. Some of the Garmin Oregon and Colorado models come with topographic maps, but those topo maps do not give you turn-by-turn directions.
Which is the best GPS?
Garmin nuvi 200 Portable GPS with 3.5" Display
Magellan - RoadMate 1212 Portable GPS
Nextar GPS Navigation SystemWhich is the best GPS?
Garmin Nuvip411
Magellan - RoadMate 1212 Portable GPS
Nextar GPS Navigation SystemWhich is the best GPS?
Garmin Nuvi
Which one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
Hi, which of those two GPS Navigation System is better?
Mio DigiWalker C310x GPS Navigation MP3 GPS System
MAGELLAN ROADMATE 300 AUTOMOTIVE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEMWhich one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
Garmin seem to be on the top end of GPS system manufacture at the minute. Look out especially for systems that have memorycard expansion slots - and a pre-requisite to me now would be bluetooth built in, which will allow you to use it for hands-free cell phone calls.
You can check out the various auto GPS navigation systems at http://satnav-gps.info/auto-gps-systems/Which one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
u rich bastards!! go to yahoo maps show off!!!!!!!!!Which one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
I have the Garmin C550. It's the best one.racing games online
Mio DigiWalker C310x GPS Navigation MP3 GPS System
MAGELLAN ROADMATE 300 AUTOMOTIVE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEMWhich one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
Garmin seem to be on the top end of GPS system manufacture at the minute. Look out especially for systems that have memorycard expansion slots - and a pre-requisite to me now would be bluetooth built in, which will allow you to use it for hands-free cell phone calls.
You can check out the various auto GPS navigation systems at http://satnav-gps.info/auto-gps-systems/Which one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
u rich bastards!! go to yahoo maps show off!!!!!!!!!Which one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
I have the Garmin C550. It's the best one.
Monday, February 20, 2012
A question about a car GPS?
Ok so i am looking for a gps for my dad . he needs it for work and needs to be a 7 inch screen.. does anyone know of any great reliable and affordable GPS for car that has a 7 inch screen? i saw this one Magellan RoadMate 1700 7-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator does anyone know if this is a great gps?? thanks in advance =DA question about a car GPS?
Tomtom, Navman and Garmin all make decent gps systems. They are not perfect by any means, but these three brands are standouts over the opposition.
I have had no personal experience with Magellan for in-car ude, but I know the systems are top of the line for hikers. This does not necessarily mean the routing software is any good.A question about a car GPS?
i think this one may meet your needs , http://www.12vcity.com
They have specialized in manufacturing auto parts for several years.the price is much reasonable
Tomtom, Navman and Garmin all make decent gps systems. They are not perfect by any means, but these three brands are standouts over the opposition.
I have had no personal experience with Magellan for in-car ude, but I know the systems are top of the line for hikers. This does not necessarily mean the routing software is any good.A question about a car GPS?
i think this one may meet your needs , http://www.12vcity.com
They have specialized in manufacturing auto parts for several years.the price is much reasonable
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