Delorme LT-20

Smokemaximus · 02-14-2006, 10:42 AM

Do not buy this POS GPS reciever. Just came back from a trip and this thing is the most unreliable POS I have seen. Granted I havent had anything else but Just when I needed it the most it loses signal. Right before I would need to turn it would lose Sats and then I would be like WTF!. Luckily I had a trusty old fashion paper map. I need the most reliable dash mount antenna thats out there. I hear the Sirf star iii sp? Is pretty good. Please advise. Also I drive a 2005 nissan maxima. My guidance was Iguidance 2.1.3 and also delorme 2006. Delorme 2006 sucks as well. Advice is appreciated

muldrick · 02-14-2006, 11:22 AM

Thanks for your advise. Are you sure the placement of the antenna is ok, try moving it around. Seems unlike that DeLorme would sell a unit that does not work. Maybe try different locations???

05MaXSL · 02-14-2006, 11:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Smokemaximus

Do not buy this POS GPS reciever. Just came back from a trip and this thing is the most unreliable POS I have seen. Granted I havent had anything else but Just when I needed it the most it loses signal. Right before I would need to turn it would lose Sats and then I would be like WTF!. Luckily I had a trusty old fashion paper map. I need the most reliable dash mount antenna thats out there. I hear the Sirf star iii sp? Is pretty good. Please advise. Also I drive a 2005 nissan maxima. My guidance was Iguidance 2.1.3 and also delorme 2006. Delorme 2006 sucks as well. Advice is appreciated

I have had no issues with the signal quality using my LT-20. I have my unit located on the reardeck. Where is yours located?

edit
I have 20% tints covering my rear glass.

MatrixPC · 02-14-2006, 03:00 PM

The LT-20 is NOT the same as the old Earthmate USB (now sale as pro).
And I have to agree that it is SUCK compare to the "pro".

Legarcondemerde · 02-14-2006, 03:51 PM

I agree. I have one of these in one of my vehicles, a Rikaline 6010 in the other, and the Rikaline ****es on this hunk of crap. And the Delorme software still shows street/highway names that are at least ten years out of date for my area.

d2.n · 02-14-2006, 05:05 PM

the LT-20 is horrible. the drivers arent bad though, built in com splitter and decent monitors, still no need. also, bright yellow?

Smokemaximus · 02-14-2006, 05:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by muldrick

Thanks for your advise. Are you sure the placement of the antenna is ok, try moving it around. Seems unlike that DeLorme would sell a unit that does not work. Maybe try different locations???

I have tried different areas on the front window. My rear is metalized tint So I cant put it on the rear shelf. I works great sitting still but start moving then its a whole different story. Takes too long to acquire new sats.

susuking · 02-14-2006, 06:28 PM

i'm using mine okie,
it's still okie

fventura03 · 02-15-2006, 07:33 PM

wow, can't believe i'm hearing this. i've had this receiver w/iguidance work flawlessly for over 6 months now.

took it from VA ---> PA and back with no problems (even through PA's mountains)

i have mine on my rear deck w/35% tint.

only problem i have is sometimes when boot from being on hibernate, the computer doesn't recognize the receiver, i simply have to restart, and the problem is fixed.

to op: must be something wrong with your setup. hopefully you figure it out.

Smokemaximus · 02-15-2006, 07:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fventura03

wow, can't believe i'm hearing this. i've had this receiver w/iguidance work flawlessly for over 6 months now.

took it from VA ---> PA and back with no problems (even through PA's mountains)

i have mine on my rear deck w/35% tint.

only problem i have is sometimes when boot from being on hibernate, the computer doesn't recognize the receiver, i simply have to restart, and the problem is fixed.

to op: must be something wrong with your setup. hopefully you figure it out.

No the led constantlly blinks red. I will be driving along and boom it loses sats, weither im driving straight or turning. POS.

fventura03 · 02-15-2006, 07:49 PM

where is it mounted?

Smokemaximus · 02-15-2006, 10:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fventura03

where is it mounted?

front dash

susuking · 02-15-2006, 11:25 PM

mine is on the front dash too, so, maybe some setting is wrong i guess, mine works well, no prob all the way to vegas

Master X · 02-22-2006, 03:48 PM

I despise this thing. I have not gotten a signal the ENTIRE time I have had it. It got a signal ONCE when I was outside the car at a car meet. I was grabbing something inside the car and noticed it had a fix. Got back in the car to start moving and it didnt have it anymore. Haven't been able to get a fix since.

Smokemaximus · 02-22-2006, 06:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Master X

I despise this thing. I have not gotten a signal the ENTIRE time I have had it. It got a signal ONCE when I was outside the car at a car meet. I was grabbing something inside the car and noticed it had a fix. Got back in the car to start moving and it didnt have it anymore. Haven't been able to get a fix since.

Yeah its a POS. I just bought a Bu-353 sirf star. Hopefully it will fix all my problems.