Poor GPS reception on SX230 HS? Anyone else have this problem?
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I was going to buy this camera mainly because of GPS feature. Any update on GPS signal?
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I am considering the same thing. I bought the TomTom and have not been able to get it working - the operating software seems to have only partially loaded. I spent 3 hours on the phone with their customer service - very nice people, but they have no technical knowledge, they can only read to you from a script. I think I am going to return this one and give the Garmin a try.
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I just ran through the SW bands again - it is now 9:30ish pm ET and I got 25 good stations. Either my location is better, or my radio is just a lucky example and the quality control was not good. My USB and SD card slots work - both in stereo. I am sorry yours isn't performing as well.
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I had the same problem when I bought this. I just updated to the latest firmware and it is now connected to satellites as soon as the the map is displayed. http://www8.garmin.com/products/webupdater/Hope this solves your problem!!
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I dont think it effects the gps signal. Ive used google ms ps for navigation and there were no issues. Excellent battery life by the way.
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No, it's probably not defective... 1) Voice with Text-To-Speech (TTS): under Settings, go to Language, then click a choice for Voice -- make sure it's someone with English (e.g. American English-Jack) who also has the "(TTS)" tag. This will enable speech with street names. 2) Exchange rates: you should update the rates manually. I suspect the exchange rates weren't a big priority for the Garmin folks. For more help with questions, the GPS itself has a Help button (next to Settings) that should answer some basic issues. Hope this is helpful.
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Yes, the GPS is way off! I returned the unit and got a Kenwood unit with Garmin GPS
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I had to double check all my wiring connections from the camera to the transmitter. I've also learned that the camera jack has to be COMPLETELY plugged into the GPS to work. Hope that helps.Happy Thanksgiving!
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Yes, go to "Settings". No, GPS will not continue work. So far, very happy with battery life.
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Klamath,I sympathize with you. I also made a mistake by attempting to update the firmware on my Roadmate 6000T which was in pristine condition and worked ok aside from the map being outdated. The thing crashed after the firmware update and would not start. It has been sent back to a repair center in Smynra, TN for a refurbished replacement, I just hope I don't get a crappy old thing back like you did, that is disgusting, IMO a refurbished unit should be like a new unit and not bashed up as you described, Magellan's after care service is terrible !!!
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I have the same problem with my 1690T. I updated the sw today and it seems to better.
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I have a 255w some times it goes crazy taking you to a different place then you plugged in. The map update is close to $100.So I'm Locking for a GPS that advertises when there product maps were installed.
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I have the same problem. I gave up and bought a Garmin Forerunner 10. I also wish I could send it back - terrible purchase
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I think I may understand your issue; the satellite signal strength changes over and over even though you're not moving. My particular unit takes some time now and again to finally latch on to a satellite signal. I've never really watched nor been concerned with the signal strength since the unit seems to be functioning perfectly. You don't mention your surroundings, however. I can tell you that inner city with all of the signal-blocking tall buildings for the GPS to deal with, I have had the unit be unusable. Is it possible this is contributing to your signal strength variations?
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I read somewhere that the interference was a result of the wifi being on in the camera, they say to turn it off. Another solution has been to wrap the camera in aluminum foil to help with the camera interfering with the GPS. I am not sure this will work for you, but others have said they have had success with these methods
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I'm sorry I can't help you. I never got it working. After an hour on the phone with Garmin they recommended that I return it, which I did. I went back to Polar.
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SX700 does not have GPS, it has WiFi and NFC instead. I guess the designers' idea was - if you can easily connect to your smartphone via the NFC then it would be better to use the more sophisticated GPS from your smartphone.