Re: GM-307 USB GPS Receiver



Ralph Topliffe wrote:
> Recently bought this unit off of Ebay and have been tying for a week
> to get it to work. It seems to recognize satellites for maybe 30
> seconds and then the satellite disappears. USB to Serial Driver seems
> to have loaded OK. Checked the COM Port (4 in this case) and that
> seems to be set up OK. If anyone else has this unit, would appreciate
> finding out what you did to make it work. I am using a laptop with
> Windows XP Pro installed. The installation disk that came with the
> Receiver contains a Diagnostic program that I am using. Have had the
> receiver outside and have managed to pick up a couple of satellites
> that are designated with a red colour, all the rest are grey all the
> time. Not sure what to try next.
>
> Ralph

Do you think it's the receiver or your GPS - PC connection, or the
connection software?


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