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    Gobi 2000 now works but...

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by cchoate, Jul 6, 2012.

  1. cchoate

    cchoate Notebook Guru

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    Finally have the correct Gobi 2000 card in my cf-52 mk3 with all drivers so the computer recognizes it. The nmea port is set properly in the gps software but the problem now is it can't get a fix. I've had it outside under the open sky and after 20 minutes it may see 1 or 2 satellites but never gets a fix. I'm running virtual GPS and Delorme Street atlas with the same results. Are the 2 antennas for the Gobi card the problem or am I still missing something?
     
    cchoate, Jul 6, 2012
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  2. onirakkiss

    onirakkiss Notebook Deity

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    u need an sim card in the slot. and for a fast reception an wwan-connection to get the actual satellites from ur nearest wwan-tower.
     
    onirakkiss, Jul 7, 2012
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  3. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    This is wrong! The GPS functionality on the GOBI 2000 has NOTHING to do whatsoever with WWAN! It's COMPLETELY independent! SIM cards are only for GSM providers like ATT and T-Mobile anyways!

    Please note a few things:

    1) The GOBI 2000 GPS will never be as quick and accurate as the DEDICATED, OEM GPS that you can get on the fully rugged's
    2) The reception isn't as good because you are sharing the WWAN antenna! Be sure to be standing out in CLEAR BLUE SKIES
     
    Rob, Jul 9, 2012
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  4. I58SR

    I58SR Notebook Consultant

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    Rob

    Thanks for correcting this misinformation :)
     
    I58SR, Jul 9, 2012
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