Bluetooth GPS

[troutseth]

Originally Posted by wmjstevens

I have been spending the day trying to pair my BT GPS to my motorola Q when I ran across your thread. I have been unsuccessful trying to accomplish the pairing. I haven't had any problems so far pairing a keyboard, Laptop, Motorla HT820 headset, my Acura TL, and several handsfree headsets. So pairing is working on the phone. But I only have options for keyboard input, Hands-free, PAN, Stereo headset, and Settings. I have tried to use the PC Remote. I'm obviously missing something. Any Help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Bill

Bill,

Troubleshooting this is not my forte but I will see if I can help. There are two main ways to pair the receiver. The first is the most common.

1) Set your receiver in pair mode and goto Bluetooth Manager-->Settings-->Menu-->Paired Devices-->Menu-->Add If it needs a code it should be in your receiver documentation but is most likely 0000. Do not go through the options for hands free, etc.
2) A second option really depends on your software. Some software will allow you to pick a com port to pair the receiver.

If you still have issues check this thread on a work around for certain software http://www.qusers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6373

[wmjstevens]

Troutseth Thanks a bunch worked the first time. Paired and shows connected.

But as ususal still only a small step on the road to making it work. It shows paired and communicating but the software (Google Maps Mobile) won't show a position. From researching the web it looks like I have to set the com port but either or Motorola or Verizon failed to include the utillity. If any one has any thoughts again it would be appreciated.

Again Thanks Troutseth

Bill

[troutseth]

Originally Posted by wmjstevens

Troutseth Thanks a bunch worked the first time. Paired and shows connected.

But as ususal still only a small step on the road to making it work. It shows paired and communicating but the software (Google Maps Mobile) won't show a position. From researching the web it looks like I have to set the com port but either or Motorola or Verizon failed to include the utillity. If any one has any thoughts again it would be appreciated.

Again Thanks Troutseth

Bill

Head to this thread . . . there is some troubleshooting for Google and GPS
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/sof...m5-3747-2.html

[troutseth]

Originally Posted by troutseth

Head to this thread . . . there is some troubleshooting for Google and GPS
http://www.everythingq.com/forum/sof...m5-3747-2.html

Look what I stumbled across . . . a fix to configure the port for Google Maps.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293397

Of course, I have not used it but if it works it was made for your issue.

[philmaloy]

For a little more than $120 you could get the following device - http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=GPT-801&cpc=SCH ($54.99) - which I hear from colleagues in the Microsoft Windows Mobile team like for a general purpose, inexpensive receiver with the SiRF III chipset and then buy a mapping program.

a friend who is a geocaching junky loves Mapopolis (http://www.mapopolis.com), which I hear is a great mapping app and works very nicely with Windows Mobile devices - $99 buys you maps for all of North America ($124 for Western Europe) and unlimited free updates and free maps for that region of the world for one year.

One thing to keep in mind though is that this geocaching buddy of mine mentioned...the GPS experience is only as good as the mapping software in partnershp with the GPS device. If the maps don't provide accurate information because the map simply doesn't havee the updated or detailed information, then the GPS device itself is a moot variable and the utility is diminished. You shouldn't have a problem getting a very good device for under $120...depending on your needs because there are some very cool devices out there for hundreds of dollars. However, getting a device and a good mapping program all for under $120 will take some effort...they exist, but you need to look around.

Again, the above is completely dependant on what you're really looking for. If you plan to use the device and maps regularly, then it might be worth spending a little more money to get exactly what you want and need so you're not always frustrated. However, if this an occassional hobby type effort then starting off small and working your way into something more serious is definately the way to go, IMHO. For instance, the $54 device mentioned above paired with Windows Live Maps or Google Maps si likely a great place to start. If you like the utility then invest in a good mapping app.

Hope that helps.

--Phil

[inf3st]

philmaloy,

Thanx for the info.

[Pony99CA]

I'm still using SiRFStar II units (a Mobile Crossing Bluetooth GPS unit and a Haicom Compact Flash unit with Bluetooth slipper). You can probably get a good GPS receiver by picking something from BuyGPSNow. They're almost all under $100.

Also, I just heard about a cool sounding solar/battery data-logging GPS unit from Semson's, the i.Trek Z1, but don't know much about it. (It uses the MTK GPS chipset, which I hadn't heard of until recently.)

If you want GPS receiver reviews, check out GPS Passion.

Steve

[inf3st]

Thanks to everyone for their help. I gave those that earned it, reputation points. Accept for Steve. I tried but it won't let me. It says I need to spread more reputation points before giving Ponny99CA anymore. I guess it's to prevent someone from "hookin somebody up".