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fergusor · Nov 8th, 2006, 05:34 AM

Hi Guys,

I'm in the US and having trouble getting my TomTom to work over here.

It's a UK model but I've bought the US maps to use here, but the TomTom is unable to get a valid GPS signal.

Does anyone know what I need to do... change settings or something.

Thanks,
Richard.

rec · Nov 8th, 2006, 07:20 AM

as you've moved more than 500 miles since you last used it, the GPS almanac data will be incorrect - this is the data that tells the unit which satellites will be where at any given time. Turn it on and leave it with a clear view of the sky for about 45 minutes or more, this will then allow it to find new satellites.

And no, I dont work for TomTom, I work for a better GPS company - Garmin.

AidenL · Nov 8th, 2006, 07:51 AM

Goonery used a Tom Tom when we were in California in September, worked perfectly for him

Rec, when is the V9 map update coming out for the Nuvis?

DaFlake · Nov 8th, 2006, 09:07 AM

Rec is on it!

Shamster · Nov 8th, 2006, 01:26 PM

I've just got back from the US over the weekend and used a TomTom 910 while there and never once did I have any problems getting a signal - it was 4 or 5 bars all the time. However this model has the maps built in but I would've thought that wouldn't affect the GPS reception.

Hat · Nov 8th, 2006, 02:35 PM

if fergusor's tomtom go is an older model it will have the old chip in it which takes longer to acquire a signal. sham's new 910 has an improved chip & faster acquisition

rec · Nov 8th, 2006, 04:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Rec, when is the V9 map update coming out for the Nuvis?

i think it's out, well, i installed it onto one of the exhibition PC's this morning for them...

AidenL · Nov 8th, 2006, 04:59 PM

No upgrades showing on the Garmin site though? Is that the only place to purchase them?

rec · Nov 8th, 2006, 09:13 PM

why not try phone them ?
i just run the network - well, probably not from monday onwards as i might be telling them where to stick their job, but still...

Gromit801 · Nov 10th, 2006, 03:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Goonery used a Tom Tom when we were in California in September, worked perfectly for him

Rec, when is the V9 map update coming out for the Nuvis?

LOL, It didn't seem to work for Sprydle when he was in San Francisco! That's why he was so late showing up at Fort Point! He was lost!

AprilWhine · Nov 10th, 2006, 04:54 PM

But San Francisco can challenge even the latest navigation units.

DaFlake · Nov 10th, 2006, 05:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine (original)

But San Francisco can challenge even the latest navigation units.

Dang earthquakes keep moving the roads around....

Rich_IX · Nov 10th, 2006, 06:47 PM

Was in the USA in July, worked perfectly; just leave it to get a signal takes a bit longer than normal as you moved a few thousand miles I think it took around 30mins or so before it got a signal. But once you have a signal every time you use it after that it will pick up a signal in a few minutes.. just as if you was in the UK

Nov 8th, 2006, 05:34 AM	#1
fergusor MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chesterfield Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 427 Offline	Using UK TomTom in the US Hi Guys, I'm in the US and having trouble getting my TomTom to work over here. It's a UK model but I've bought the US maps to use here, but the TomTom is unable to get a valid GPS signal. Does anyone know what I need to do... change settings or something. Thanks, Richard.

Nov 8th, 2006, 07:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	as you've moved more than 500 miles since you last used it, the GPS almanac data will be incorrect - this is the data that tells the unit which satellites will be where at any given time. Turn it on and leave it with a clear view of the sky for about 45 minutes or more, this will then allow it to find new satellites. And no, I dont work for TomTom, I work for a better GPS company - Garmin. Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 8th, 2006, 07:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Goonery used a Tom Tom when we were in California in September, worked perfectly for him Rec, when is the V9 map update coming out for the Nuvis? *Global Moderator*

Nov 8th, 2006, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 10,690 Online	Rec is on it! Global Moderator

Nov 8th, 2006, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Rec, when is the V9 map update coming out for the Nuvis? i think it's out, well, i installed it onto one of the exhibition PC's this morning for them... Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Nov 8th, 2006, 01:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 10,629 Offline	I've just got back from the US over the weekend and used a TomTom 910 while there and never once did I have any problems getting a signal - it was 4 or 5 bars all the time. However this model has the maps built in but I would've thought that wouldn't affect the GPS reception.

Nov 8th, 2006, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 15,884 Offline	if fergusor's tomtom go is an older model it will have the old chip in it which takes longer to acquire a signal. sham's new 910 has an improved chip & faster acquisition

Nov 8th, 2006, 04:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	No upgrades showing on the Garmin site though? Is that the only place to purchase them? *Global Moderator*

Nov 8th, 2006, 09:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	why not try phone them ? i just run the network - well, probably not from monday onwards as i might be telling them where to stick their job, but still... Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 10th, 2006, 03:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gromit801 When Will Sanity Prevail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manteca, CA Local Time: 02:10 PM Posts: 630 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Goonery used a Tom Tom when we were in California in September, worked perfectly for him Rec, when is the V9 map update coming out for the Nuvis? LOL, It didn't seem to work for Sprydle when he was in San Francisco! That's why he was so late showing up at Fort Point! He was lost! "I love deadlines. I love the 'whooshing' sound they make as they go by." - Doug Adams

Nov 10th, 2006, 04:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 02:10 PM Posts: 16,933 Offline	But San Francisco can challenge even the latest navigation units. Global Moderator

Nov 10th, 2006, 05:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 10,690 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine (original) But San Francisco can challenge even the latest navigation units. Dang earthquakes keep moving the roads around.... Global Moderator

Nov 10th, 2006, 06:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rich_IX Official Pimp of Mini2 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Midget Strip Club Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 4,290 Online	Was in the USA in July, worked perfectly; just leave it to get a signal takes a bit longer than normal as you moved a few thousand miles I think it took around 30mins or so before it got a signal. But once you have a signal every time you use it after that it will pick up a signal in a few minutes.. just as if you was in the UK

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