Monday, November 3, 2008

GPS Navigation System

By Adkins Webster

Can the NavTalk Pilot GPS/Phone be sold over the counter?
No. Although the Garmin NavTalk Pilot GPS/Phone is classified in the handheld electronics portion of the Garmin dealer catalog, it still requires installation by a Garmin and Aircell dealer. The telephone portion of this unit incorporates installation of a specifically designed celluar antenna and interface module. Furthermore, it is critical that the antenna is installed properly for proper function. In addition, the Aircell service can only be initiated by an Aircell dealer.

Will Meade incorporate a more advanced PEC system in this telescope than is currently provided?
MAX utilizes Meade's existing Sony GPS technology. For permanently mounted installations, GPS can be disabled. Meade offers an accessory for LNT scopes (Such as ETX Premier or LX90) that gets WWVB time from Colorado . Otherwise, the time is the same as the existing RCX scopes. Both RCX and MAX get accurate time from the GPS signal. It shows you the GPS time at start-up.

Can the data from MobileMapper be post-processed?
You can purchase an option for the receiver to record the GPS measurements required for post-processing to sub-meter accuracy. After downloading this data together with data from a reference receiver to the PC, you use the current version of MobileMapper Office to perform differential correction. All existing MobileMapper receivers can be upgraded with this new option once they have been updated to receiver software version 6.00 or higher.Inquire with your Dealer/Agent about the plan that is included with the purchase of your MobileAngel GPS device.

What holds the accessories on the top of the mount?
The kits all come with marine grade Velcro (hook and loop fastener) material. This works very well for small flat devices that need to be removed often. (radar detector, cell phones, toll transponders, change holders, garage door openers and small hand-held GPS). Larger GPS systems have several cradles to choose from that will mount to our GPS top plates and adaptors. All of our standard top plates have a hole pre-drilled for camera thumb screws.

What is the firmware version of my Clip-on?
Please take out the battery and find a serial No. in the Clip, LXXXXXXXX, and please send us a email () for us to check if your Clip-on is with 2.02 firmware version.

What do I need to connect my Garmin or Magellan handheld GPS?
First, you need a serial cable and a an adapter cable to fit to your particular Palm OS model. You can find places to purchase cables by checking with your GPS Dealer or manufacturer or by checking the sites listed on out Links page under "GPS Cables and Accessories". Once you have the cables and have both PathAway and the GPS connected and turned on, you need to match the GPS Protocol and Baud Rate.No. Although the Garmin NavTalk Pilot GPS/Phone is classified in the handheld electronics portion of the Garmin dealer catalog, it still requires installation by a Garmin and Aircell dealer. The telephone portion of this unit incorporates installation of a specifically designed celluar antenna and interface module. - 15431

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