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gpspassion
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Oki
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 Posted - 03 juil. 2006 : 12:38:22
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Originally posted by gpspassion
Well 3.3 is not bad since no one else has it, actually I wonder if it isn't a "typo" and shouldn't be 3.2.
It is not a typo error from my side (i did a copy-paste) and I hardly believe that the firmware ID had a typo error. You also told that it had the GSW3.3.0 in point 3 of your A701 review.
Maybe Carl@SiRF can clarify this since this revision 3.1.0.12 seems to be an old FW from Nov'05.
Regards,
Oki |
Edited by - Oki on 03 juil. 2006 12:47:05 |
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gpspassion
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Oki
Spain
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Posted - 04 juil. 2006 : 11:01:59
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You are right, under SiRF protocol My Mitac Mio A701 reports FW version:
GSW3.3.0_3.1.00.12-C35ENG-11-02-2005
but under the EMEA protocol it reports FW version:
3.1.00.12.00-MitacGSW3EER00-GSW3.2.0-C35ENG
Which one is the right one?
Carl@SiRF,
Are SiRF going to address this failure or it is Mitac's fault?
Thanks,
Oki |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 04 juil. 2006 : 12:19:15
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hum, why would you call this a "failure", worst case it's just a typo, remember this is text chain, it performs as advertised that's the main thing, and please don't call out names in the forums especially in bold characters, people participate if they feel like it.
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Oki
Spain
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Posted - 04 juil. 2006 : 12:39:00
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The GetSWVer SiRF command does not return the right text string or it is not clear enough. It is definety a failure. The right identification of an item is critical. A FW revision is like model and serial number in a physical product, an error or a discrepancy in this information is considered a major non conformity from the quality point of view.
I work in the aerospace industry and if a quality assessment performed by the Agency finds this problem in an airworthy GPS, the product would be grounded and an investigation would be initiated. I have seen this procedure under similar circumstances when the identification of an item is not clear enough.
It is not critical in a PDA phone but it is still a fault. If an airworthy GPS is affected by this mistake then it can be a problem for the manufacturer and the clients. I am just trying to help.
Regards,
Oki
PD: I have removed bold fonts from names in my previous post. I am sorry about that, I didn't know bold font means call out I thought only uppercase meant that. |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 12 juil. 2006 : 17:21:15
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Originally posted by gpspassion
That's interesting, how did you figure that out ? Is there a way to read FW versions directly in the nüvi ? Wonder if that means that SIF is going to be made available on the nüvi as well, since 3.2 seems to be the FW version needed for that.
Someone kindly forwarded me a reply from Garmin saying that they had currently no plans to implement SIF on the nüvi.
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aaronprez
USA
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Posted - 17 nov. 2006 : 20:58:51
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It seems 3.2 is out there. Below is my email thread with Holux support:
http://www.boccebowl.com/holux.htm
I think I will be sending mine in to get 3.2. Not sure if it will help with WAAS issues, but I am willing to try. |
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cyberas
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Posted - 22 nov. 2006 : 22:06:13
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What about Globalsat BT-338. Did somebody hear about v3.2 firmware for that device?
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gpspassion
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cyberas
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Posted - 28 nov. 2006 : 12:24:00
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Originally posted by BT338again
Hi, I've just received my 2nd BT338 receiver as a replacement for the 1st one that went faulty (wouldn't switch on). My replacement BT338 has got FW GSW3.1.1TO_3.1.00.07-C23P1.00 as reported by Sirfdemo Vers 3.81 The original BT338 had GSW3.1.1LowV 3.1.00.07-C23B1.00 .
Anybody know what the numbers & letters mean in the FW reported by Sirfdemo? and has the design changed much between the 2 Firmwares?
BT338again.
http://www.usglobalsat.com/faq_details/FAQ_BT338.htm#38Q
"38Q) What are the differences between the BT-338_GSW3V3.1.1LowV_F-GPS-03-0506222 vs. BT-338_GSW3.1.1TO_F-GPS-03-0510032?
38A) The difference is we add the RTC time to 1 day, compared with older version 2.5hrs. It will keep the data we stored within 1 day so that no need to do Cold start." |
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mag
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Posted - 03 déc. 2006 : 18:41:34
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Latest update for SiRFstarIII based Garmin units: http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=1629
contains: GSW3.2.4GARMIN_3.1.00.12-SDK001P1.01
dated: 11/03/2006
changelog:
Version 2.90:
1. Improved ephemeris collection under dynamics.
2. Additional SiRF maintenance improvements. |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 18 déc. 2006 : 03:06:19
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| Yes Garmin are getting the latest and greatest ! Just received a new BT-359 test unit with 3.2.2 and I'm seeing some improved accuracy multipath handling while driving, no change for pedestrian use though, the MTK 737 still seems better. |
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maurizio
Italy
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Posted - 17 janv. 2007 : 18:55:35
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For Carl@Sirf or anyone who may know:
Is it possible to tell us which are the FW versions of Sirf III modules (not bluetooth receivers) i.e. Leadtek or others and which available version support up/download ephemeris Sirf Commands to allow an AGPS application?.
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