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by nikster
Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: GPS Antenna
Replies: 19
Views: 10665

Re: GPS Antenna

how did you burn the DVD, you need to use cloneDVD or similar package.
by nikster
Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: GPS Antenna
Replies: 19
Views: 10665

Re: GPS Antenna

in the hidden setup menu, under navigation, gps what are the PDOP, VDOP and HDOP values. They should be around 3 or less.
by nikster
Mon Nov 11, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: GPS Antenna
Replies: 19
Views: 10665

Re: GPS Antenna

I ran the antenna cable as part of the PDC and camera install, to take the car apart just for this would be a real ball ache.. especially if you already have an acceptable GPS signal.
by nikster
Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:13 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: GPS Antenna
Replies: 19
Views: 10665

Re: GPS Antenna

that's odd then as I had the GPS antenna there and the unit struggled to find GPS height and would "wander" when in a built up area. This has now totally disappeared with the OEM install on the car roof.
by nikster
Sun Nov 10, 2013 11:26 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: GPS Antenna
Replies: 19
Views: 10665

Re: GPS Antenna

Hi. I ran the cable at the same time as I installed parking sensors and rear view camer so not to bad. There's a great review on installing the camera, so it's all the same tasks such as panel removal and running up behind the dash. If you have a spare few hours it's defo worth it as the sat nav is ...
by nikster
Sun Nov 10, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: GPS Antenna
Replies: 19
Views: 10665

Re: GPS Antenna

I added the gps receiver under the dash, however I never really got a good signal. I purchased a GPS Shark Fin antenna from CarSystems and replaced the dummy antenna on the roof and I have to say the signal and response of the RNS510 is far better (such as 13/13 sat signal and always giving a 3D loc...