Dougmeister

Recently upgraded my x50v to an x51v. I have an OnCourse BT-339 GPS unit. I had forgotten how to set it up, found a web site elsewhere that explained how to type in "0000" as the "key" for the GPS to make a bluetooth connection, etc.

Anyway, I'm using Mapopolis, and all I can get is a GPS status of "running/no fix". Googled it and can't find an answer. Can someone here help me start diagnosing the problem or direct me somewhere to ask?

Thanks.

n1oty

Check the COM port settings.

John

Dougmeister

Not sure what to check. When I created the new Outbound BT connection, I told it to use COM 7. In the Mapopolis settings, I told it to use COM 7.

Is there anything else to check?

Jogga

Originally Posted by Dougmeister

Not sure what to check. When I created the new Outbound BT connection, I told it to use COM 7. In the Mapopolis settings, I told it to use COM 7. Is there anything else to check?

Found the manual online at Buy GPS Now
4. Usage
4.1. For PDA with built-in Bluetooth
1. Turn on the power switch in OnCourse BT-339
2. Please refer to the user manual of PDA to enable the Bluetooth of PDA
connecting to the OnCourse BT-339. Some PDAs may need the Bluetooth
passkey, the passkey is “0000”.
3. Check the number of COM port used by Bluetooth.
4. Run the suitable mapping/navigation software and select the correct COM port
& baud rate : 38400
4.2. For PDA with Bluetooth Compact Flash card
1. Turn on the power switch in OnCourse BT-339
2. Please refer to the user manual of Bluetooth Compact Flash card to enable it
connects to the OnCourse BT-339. Some Bluetooth devices may need the
Bluetooth passkey, the passkey is “0000”.
3. Check the number of COM port used by Bluetooth.(Example COM 6).
4. Running the suitable mapping/navigation software and select the correct COM

Ivan Awfulitch

Try pairing the device, then set an incoming port to COM7 and an outgoing port to COM8. This works like a charm with my bluetooth and X50V running WM5.

Dougmeister

Thanks. Tried the steps from the manual, still nothing.

4.1. For PDA with built-in Bluetooth
1. Turn on the power switch in OnCourse BT-339
2. Please refer to the user manual of PDA to enable the Bluetooth of PDA
connecting to the OnCourse BT-339. Some PDAs may need the Bluetooth
passkey, the passkey is “0000”.
3. Check the number of COM port used by Bluetooth.
4. Run the suitable mapping/navigation software and select the correct COM port
& baud rate : 38400

Also tried in COM7, out COM8, nada.

Will read more of the manual later tonight.

Dougmeister

BuyGPSNow is replacing the unit, even though it is a few weeks out of warranty.

Kudos to them for going above and beyond the call of duty.

Ended up sending e-mails/tech support tickets back and forth with them, but that was much easier after the help you folks provided here.

Thanks to you all for your help in diagnosing the problem.

Jogga

Excellent result :approve: Good advert for the company service.