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    CF31 MK1 GOBI 2000 GPS only.

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Shawn, Jul 27, 2015.

  1. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    CF 31A mk1
    GOBI 2000
    I want to try GPS only....
    Which terminal is best to connect a GPS patch antenna to? Main or Aux?

    Will I need any of the wacky GOBI/WWAN software for GPS only?
    It's a real Panasonic branded card.
     
    Shawn, Jul 27, 2015
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    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    "Will I need any of the wacky GOBI/WWAN software for GPS only?"
    heh ... sounds like a reject name from star wars .
    :D :p
     
    CWB32, Jul 27, 2015
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  3. theoak2

    theoak2 Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't know which terminal to connect antenna to, but you do need wacky software to get "Qualcomm GOBI HS-USB NMEA 250F (COM8)" to show up under "Ports (COM & LPT)" in device manger. Then pick COM 8 in GPS software. (Com Port # may vary in your Toughbook, but that's the COM Port # in mine.)

    If the GOBI 2000 is installed in a CF-W8 or similar, it works fine without a GPS patch antenna. But the card is located in the lid (under plastic), not under the metal palmrest.
     
    theoak2, Jul 29, 2015
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    Shawn, did you get the GPS working from the GOBI card? I just got a CF-31 and am looking for a GPS solution.
     
    ToughMobileMan, Jun 15, 2016
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  5. Shawn

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    Not on the WWAN card. I went for a dedicated GPS.
     
    Shawn, Jun 15, 2016
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    We got really lucky on some OEM GPS and later on some antennas.

    The cool thing is they are basically invisible.......and work 50% better (at least) than GOBI on CF-31.

    GOBI 2000 is better used/utilized on CF-53. My problem there is/was finding a place for the GPS dedicated antennae. Duct tape to the lid finally got old so I scrapped that idea. It was actually wide black tape. But very ugly.....ummm maybe just electrician's tape.

    Go for OEM at minimum on the 31.

    "We" is Talking Dog Ranch Computer Weirdos. It's a long story.

    Jeff TDRHQ
     
    SHEEPMAN!, Jun 16, 2016
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    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    how about mounting the antenna with gorilla snot (aka : silicone RTV) ?
     
    CWB32, Jun 17, 2016
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Larry, you may not understand. It was duct taped to the OUTSIDE of the lid.
    When Jeff says ugly, he means ugly.
     
    Shawn, Jun 17, 2016
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    The cable came out through the ram door. rofl Worked great.
     
    SHEEPMAN!, Jun 17, 2016
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  10. CWB32

    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    that is beyond ugly ...
    "johnny hayseed" comes to mind .
     
    CWB32, Jun 18, 2016
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