How Can a Mobile Phone be Used as a GPS Device

Hi guys.

I want a GPS system & need to upgrade my phone so I thought I'd get a
phone that has GPS functionality.

I went to the Nokia website & could find no phone that had GPS as an
option. I know you have to install software but is that all that you
have to do?

Thanx 4 looking.

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[email protected] wrote:
> Hi guys.
>
> I want a GPS system & need to upgrade my phone so I thought I'd get a
> phone that has GPS functionality.
>
> I went to the Nokia website & could find no phone that had GPS as an
> option. I know you have to install software but is that all that you
> have to do?
>
> Thanx 4 looking.

What you normally have to do with Nokia phones is to get a Symbian S60
type phone with Bluetooth. Then you need to get a Bluetooth GPS device,
which can be found on eBay.


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73 de Simon, VK3XEM.

I am using software smartcomgps on a Nokia 6260 (Series 60 symbian phone)
with a Holux Slim236 bluetooth GPS receiver.

Have all of Sydney and Melbourne (to street level ) maps. Plus Aust states
and SE Australia. You will need a memory card.

Works brilliant.

www.wild-mobile.com also for UIQ and other Symbian OS phones.

Some Motorolas have built in GPS but suggest go for an external as not
locked into possible poor sensitivity chipset. GPSlim236 works in a pocket
and indoors.
Also excellent city canyon coverage.


<[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi guys.
>
> I want a GPS system & need to upgrade my phone so I thought I'd get a
> phone that has GPS functionality.
>
> I went to the Nokia website & could find no phone that had GPS as an
> option. I know you have to install software but is that all that you
> have to do?
>
> Thanx 4 looking.
>

Specifically answering your query:

1) Need a phone with GPS receiver built-in

or

2) phone with bluetooth

3) GPS receiver with bluetooth

4) software and maps on your phone (eg SmartcomGPS for Symbian phones).
Compatible with Oziexplorer files. Easily convert Ozi image maps or
scan/make your own.

"alx" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am using software smartcomgps on a Nokia 6260 (Series 60 symbian phone)
>with a Holux Slim236 bluetooth GPS receiver.
>
> Have all of Sydney and Melbourne (to street level ) maps. Plus Aust states
> and SE Australia. You will need a memory card.
>
> Works brilliant.
>
> www.wild-mobile.com also for UIQ and other Symbian OS phones.
>
> Some Motorolas have built in GPS but suggest go for an external as not
> locked into possible poor sensitivity chipset. GPSlim236 works in a pocket
> and indoors.
> Also excellent city canyon coverage.
>
>
> <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Hi guys.
>>
>> I want a GPS system & need to upgrade my phone so I thought I'd get a
>> phone that has GPS functionality.
>>
>> I went to the Nokia website & could find no phone that had GPS as an
>> option. I know you have to install software but is that all that you
>> have to do?
>>
>> Thanx 4 looking.
>>
>
>

try the hp ipaq h6535


<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi guys.
>
> I want a GPS system & need to upgrade my phone so I thought I'd get a
> phone that has GPS functionality.
>
> I went to the Nokia website & could find no phone that had GPS as an
> option. I know you have to install software but is that all that you
> have to do?
>
> Thanx 4 looking.
>

On 1 May 2006 06:26:46 -0700, [email protected] wrote:

>Hi guys.
>
>I want a GPS system & need to upgrade my phone so I thought I'd get a
>phone that has GPS functionality.
>
>I went to the Nokia website & could find no phone that had GPS as an
>option. I know you have to install software but is that all that you
>have to do?

Won't help you any time this week, but there are a whole pile of new
convergent devices on the way. eg:

<http://www.gpsnews.org/gps-system/torq-n100-pda-with-gps-on-board>
<http://www.soundsolutionsam1.com/g100.html>

DJ! - OzDJ
[email protected]
http://phlog.net/user/OzDJ

Does it cost money to use the service? or do you just download it, with the
relevant bluetooth device and use it?




"DJ!" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On 1 May 2006 06:26:46 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>
>>Hi guys.
>>
>>I want a GPS system & need to upgrade my phone so I thought I'd get a
>>phone that has GPS functionality.
>>
>>I went to the Nokia website & could find no phone that had GPS as an
>>option. I know you have to install software but is that all that you
>>have to do?
>
> Won't help you any time this week, but there are a whole pile of new
> convergent devices on the way. eg:
>
> <http://www.gpsnews.org/gps-system/torq-n100-pda-with-gps-on-board>
> <http://www.soundsolutionsam1.com/g100.html>
>
> DJ! - OzDJ
> [email protected]
> http://phlog.net/user/OzDJ

Jerry wrote:
> Does it cost money to use the service? or do you just download it, with the
> relevant bluetooth device and use it?

Once you have purchased the Bluetooth capable GPS Unit and appropriate
software to make use of the GPS data it will be free from then on.

Bluetooth uses 2.4GHz at very low power to allow coverage of about 10
Metres from each device, although some devices do have a range rated at
100 Metres or more.


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The views I present are that of my own and NOT of any organisation I may
belong to.
http://web.acma.gov.au/pls/radcom/cl...IENT_NO=157452

73 de Simon, VK3XEM.

> I want a GPS system & need to upgrade my phone so I thought I'd get a
> phone that has GPS functionality.

Like the functionality of a $200 handheld GPS, or satellite
navigation?, for basic functionality see below, for navigation, see the
other replies.

> I went to the Nokia website & could find no phone that had GPS as an
> option. I know you have to install software but is that all that you
> have to do?

http://www.nokia-asia.com/phones/5140/ - check phone features, used to
be the big selling point for the phone. The GPS is built into one of
the Xpress-on covers, uses seperate batteries too (2xAA I think). I
wanted to own one once apon a time, but it's a little dated now (there
is also a 5140i that came out a few months ago with a few minor
upgrades).

Thanx 4 all the replies guys.

I am on top of it all now.