Has anyone else had problems with the ST/XT switch ? trying to establish if there was much difference between the two modes (there didn't seem to be) I discovered the unit stopped producing any data on the Bluetooth link. Looks like the switch may have got stuck between modes.
I have to say that the switch does seem a pretty bad bit of design.
Now awaiting comments from Fortuna.......
Fortuna Clip on Problems
The switch is VERY bad design indeed.
However, using a tool with a fine point, I am always able to switch it properly. The unit is always in off mode while switching of course.
I do notice a difference when in XT mode: faster acquisition of signal, better accuracy, better reception when under trees. I have not noticed any impact on battery life as suggested.
I have had several BT problems while connecting to my PDA. None of them were however related to a switching between XT/ST mode. Let us know what Fortuna replies to you.
Re-enabling BT usually involves one of the following:
- re-pairing PDA and Fortuna
- removing battery over night
- selecting correct COM port on your PDA
- wiping PDA and re-installing navigation software first
However, using a tool with a fine point, I am always able to switch it properly. The unit is always in off mode while switching of course.
I do notice a difference when in XT mode: faster acquisition of signal, better accuracy, better reception when under trees. I have not noticed any impact on battery life as suggested.
I have had several BT problems while connecting to my PDA. None of them were however related to a switching between XT/ST mode. Let us know what Fortuna replies to you.
Re-enabling BT usually involves one of the following:
- re-pairing PDA and Fortuna
- removing battery over night
- selecting correct COM port on your PDA
- wiping PDA and re-installing navigation software first
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Well outcome was - I now have a new unit ! Fortuna said that they would replace it under warranty. The supplier "digidave" was very helpful. Went for the slightly later version of the Fortuna unit - the "slim" ... Now have the same problems as everyone else using BT and Version 5 Tomtom ... but going to the "other cable NMEA GPS" seems to paritally solve the problem. Assume this is something to do with a bad driver for the BT unit ?
Pretty annoying that it seems to constantly need "pairing" each time I use the GPS ... guess I will have to read a few more news groups to solve the other problems.
regards
Pretty annoying that it seems to constantly need "pairing" each time I use the GPS ... guess I will have to read a few more news groups to solve the other problems.
regards
Good for you that you got a new unit, that is always a plus.
Yes, ditto regarding TomTom 5 problem. Solved it by using "other NMEA". A single pairing only however.
I was browsing a lot of TomTom forums and there is a rumour of updated GPS drivers (gps.cab or gps.exe) that have fixed the problem for some users.
They are now able to use the Fortuna as "other BT device".
Yes, ditto regarding TomTom 5 problem. Solved it by using "other NMEA". A single pairing only however.
I was browsing a lot of TomTom forums and there is a rumour of updated GPS drivers (gps.cab or gps.exe) that have fixed the problem for some users.
They are now able to use the Fortuna as "other BT device".