New GPS Receiver Needed

devin98 · 12-07-2006, 08:30 PM

Hey Guys,

Its been a while since I visited the forums. I am currently using a USB BU-303 but I have always had a hard time getting good locks in city areas or anywhere there are high buildings.

I am sure there are 100's of threads that talk about this but I was not able to find any with the search.

I am looking for the best option here, I also would like to get rid of that USB error message when my computer wakes up,and have much better sat locks in all areas. I use Iguidance.

Any advice guys?

-Devin

bambam · 12-07-2006, 08:45 PM

I've been using the BU353 (Sirf III) all summer and it's fantastic! I had the same one you have and like you, I had problems. The BU353 always locks on at least 12 sats for me. In fact, in my garage, with a metal roof, it locks onto 6 sats!!! With the old receiver, it would never lock on a single sat.

devin98 · 12-08-2006, 08:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bambam

I've been using the BU353 (Sirf III) all summer and it's fantastic! I had the same one you have and like you, I had problems. The BU353 always locks on at least 12 sats for me. In fact, in my garage, with a metal roof, it locks onto 6 sats!!! With the old receiver, it would never lock on a single sat.

Sweet does the BU353 get rid of that error message on wakeup?

Where would be the best place to pick up a BU353 ?

Ruffy · 12-08-2006, 08:41 AM

anyone know whats the current top dog
is it still BU353
or is it the new microsoft puck included with MS Streets and trips

I302K · 12-08-2006, 04:22 PM

Min Is Starting To Act Up On Me Droping And Picking Back Up

devin98 · 12-08-2006, 05:48 PM

Hmmmm, my BU303 has never had any issues except that the signals were very weak. Now a little scared about the BU353. Can anyone tell me upon wake up in Iguidance does the BU353 give a connection error?

DK888 · 12-09-2006, 03:49 PM

I got the BU355 for sale..brand new. PM me if you are interested.

devin98 · 12-09-2006, 03:58 PM

What is the difference between a BU353 and a BU355?

devin98 · 12-12-2006, 04:32 PM

Anyone, I am ready to buy one but just want the know the difference and I do not want that error it Iguidance everytime my computer wakes up. I am sure someone knows the answer

i700plus · 12-16-2006, 05:47 PM

i had that problem with my pharos gps device, I downloaded a free program called Xport, it always grabs the gps port upon resume and splits it to as many virtual ports that i need

devin98 · 12-17-2006, 10:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by i700plus

i had that problem with my pharos gps device, I downloaded a free program called Xport, it always grabs the gps port upon resume and splits it to as many virtual ports that i need

Nice, just downloaded it will need to give it a try in the car. Thank you for the help!

-Devin

bland · 12-18-2006, 09:18 AM

My bu353 has never worked good either. I would never get locks even though I had plenty of satellites.

I am now using the holux receiver and it has been flawless so far.

masch · 12-21-2006, 10:24 PM

I have some SiRFstar III GPS receivers for sale on my website.
SiRFstar III means you no longer lose satellite connections if you're between tall buildings, mountains or trees.