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[Harald]

(04-08-2016 06:58 PM)PANAMATIK Wrote:  Hello Harald,

Congratulations for having built your own HP-25E GPS!!!!

Thanks

(04-08-2016 06:58 PM)PANAMATIK Wrote:  First, it seems that you have the same car than I, congratulations again

Really? It is an e34 5 series BMW. A 518i touring only though, as it is the family car

(04-08-2016 06:58 PM)PANAMATIK Wrote:  Second You must turn around the GPS module to increase the sensibility significantly, it makes a big difference!

Download the newest manual. I changed the image in the manual last week. The picture you are referring to, was posted before I made the experience, that the ceramic side must be placed opposite.

I sent you also a copper foil, which can be placed below the module, don't forget to isolate with tape. This increases the sensibility again. I'm sure you will receive satellites inside your home, when you are near the window.

OK, I will do that. So the copper foil is supposed to keep noise from the ATC away from the GPS module?

(04-08-2016 06:58 PM)PANAMATIK Wrote:  Third, you will get "GPS OFF" when using an HP-25 Hardware. Am I right to assume, that you have taken an HP-29 or other hardware? They have a different display coding and cannot show the letter F.

Yes, it is an HP21 hardware.

(04-08-2016 06:58 PM)PANAMATIK Wrote:  Again Congratulations. But be careful while driving. When I tested the HP-25E GPS I was a very dangerous driver, because I didn't look on the street at all. I can't take on responsibility if anybody is using the HP-25E GPS Version in public streets

Thanks, I am. The motorway was reasonably empty and I was only going 156,3 km/h ;-)


Bernhard
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Harald