GPSgate problem

[Adam Lucio]

Hello all,

I have a weird problem with GPSgate [v2.5] and was wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem.

At random times the icon goes red and says no data is coming in. Its completely random, sometimes it will happen every 2 minutes for a period of 20 minutes, then it will stay connected for an hour straight with no issues...then go out twice in a period of 10 minutes...theres no pattern Ive been able to identify.

I know the GPS unit is still connected and functioning becaue my position on GR3 will continue to move whereas my spotter network icon falls behind until I unplug the USB cable and plug it back in to the laptop...the GPSgate logo turns green again and all is well. This gets quite annoying after awhile and was wondering if anyone has had a similar problem before I seek help elsewhere.

If it makes a difference I have a Garmin GPS split between only GR3 and spotternetwork. Internet source is a Cingular/AT&T air card.

Thanks in advance.

[Brandon Sullivan]

Hey. Honestly dont know the version I have, but I had that problem yesterday. I was in the middle of the city where I knew I could get a 3d fix.. It was odd...

[Ben Holcomb]

If it makes any difference, I have had the same trouble with my Microsoft Streets & Trips (Pharos 360) GPS from time to time. Certainly not hourly, but if I'm using it for a number of hours it has been typical where it happens once or twice. It also seems to happen once a month during casual use. I just thought it was my cheap GPS, but I see I'm not the only one having this problem.

[Jay Cazel]

I have had the same problems with GSPgate.....I switch over to Xport
http://curioustech.home.insightbb.com/xport.html. So far never had a problem with it.

Also I run Grlevel3, spotternet, WXworks, and Delorme 2008 with Xport all at the same time with the gps that came with WXworks and no problems.....So far.

Oh yeah...one more thing...it is free!

[Bill Tabor]

I don't have that problem anymore. Last year I did, but finally learned that my USB port was missing a small tab that apparently broke off. This caused the cable to move and disconnect the gps causing intermittent service. Sometimes it will go yellow if the car is in a position without many satellites, or trees, hills, or buildings are partially blocking the signal. Try moving the gps unit for unobstructed view and checking your cable and USB port.

When it's working properly Gpsgate is flawless for me, and I can run tons of gps at that same time. I think I've done 4 or 5 different apps before.

Hey, what's necessary for setting up spotternetwork? Might be fun.

[Kory Hartman]

Bill, you need one of the .NET Frameworks (2.0?) and the spotternet client

[Rob Herman]

If your GPS's main source of signal are through the windshield be aware that some windshields will block them. One direction of travel may allow the signals to reach the receiver (from the sides) while another may not. I found this out after having my windshield replaced. At first there were no problems with placing the GPS on the dash, after I thought my GPS unit was failing. Now I use a $45 Holux USB puck type GPS which is placed on top of my vehicle.