new focus, sat nav problems

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dido22 - 25 Oct 2007 12:14 GMT

Hello,

I have a new Focus which has a 'solar-reflect' windscreen, also
'quick-clear' heated windscreen. I am thinking of getting a sat nav unit
(Tom-tom or Garmin) but I read that there may be a problem receiving the GPS
signals through the widscreen. Is this true ?

If I have to have an external aerial for the GPS, where & how should I fit
it, is it a DIY or workshop job.?

Thanks

KK

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Alan - 25 Oct 2007 17:43 GMT

In message <ffptr4$k03$1@aioe.org>, dido22 <nospam@nospam.hotmail.com>
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>Hello,
>
>I have a new Focus which has a 'solar-reflect' windscreen, also
>'quick-clear' heated windscreen. I am thinking of getting a sat nav
>unit (Tom-tom or Garmin) but I read that there may be a problem
>receiving the GPS signals through the widscreen. Is this true ?

The Tomtom units that have been on sale for the past year have a more
sensitive receiver (SiRFstar III) and you should have no problems with
athermic and heated windscreens.

Older receivers worked with heated front screens but not with athermic
screens.

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Al - 25 Oct 2007 20:25 GMT

> I have a new Focus which has a 'solar-reflect' windscreen, also
> 'quick-clear' heated windscreen. I am thinking of getting a sat nav
> unit (Tom-tom or Garmin) but I read that there may be a problem
> receiving the GPS signals through the widscreen. Is this true ?

My TomTom One V2 works fine with a my Mondeo heated windscreen.

But, a friend says that his Vauxhall with the reflective windscreen blocks
the signal.

Best bet ... Borrow a satnav and try it!

Al.

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