The main catch in the process is, that unlike built-in GPS receivers, discovery of GPS hardware by the HP ipaq 211 is totally dependent on satellite FIX.:exc:
i.e. you
cannot configure the devices for use if there is no GPS fix!!!
(indoors where there is no GPS fix
)
What is needed:
1. ExtGPS (freeware)- Symarctic ExtGPS
Install on phone
2. Franson GPS gate
Install on pocket pc
3. Go outdoors and run ExtGPS on phone UNTILL YOU GET A GPS FIX, i.e. green satellite indicator!:approve:
4. In the pocket pc > start > settings > system > External GPS select all the ports (None), and UNcheck the Manage GPS automatically
5.Run the the GPS Gate on pocket pc, the Settings > Input > select bluetooth GPS, select your phone etc..
and in > Output Add output [virtual COM2 / (All NMEA) NMEA filter.
6. That's it, the GPS Gate icon will turn green. :celebrate
7. Run your navigation software e.g. I-go, or GPS tuner, etc..... and enjoy navigation on the big ppc screen instead of the small one on the phone. :)
P.S. I wanted to post links to the software, but it seems that I cannot unless I have 15 posts or more