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Marvin Hlavac · 05-03-2006, 04:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rsd212

The Holux was only $35. Its a bit ugly, but claims to use Sirf Star 3

No, that's incorrect. GM-210 is a fairly old receiver based on SiRFstar2 chipset. Nevertheless, it is a good performer, but I suspect neither of your two units were placed where they had good satellite signal (based on the low number of satellites you have reported). Try doing the same test again while both receivers are placed (at least temporarily) on the roof of the car. You will likely get at least 8 or 9 satellites on both receivers when in an open space (not among tall buildings, etc).

05-03-2006, 04:20 PM	#5
Marvin Hlavac Maximum Bitrate Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 846	Quote: Originally Posted by rsd212 The Holux was only $35. Its a bit ugly, but claims to use Sirf Star 3 No, that's incorrect. GM-210 is a fairly old receiver based on SiRFstar2 chipset. Nevertheless, it is a good performer, but I suspect neither of your two units were placed where they had good satellite signal (based on the low number of satellites you have reported). Try doing the same test again while both receivers are placed (at least temporarily) on the roof of the car. You will likely get at least 8 or 9 satellites on both receivers when in an open space (not among tall buildings, etc).