i730 GPS - Takes forever to lock in to a location

I have a i730 on the TELUS Mobility Mike network. When I start up the
GPS it takes 15+ minutes for the phone to get any coordinates.

I've tried both standing still in an open field, and driving at 50KM/h
or faster. In either case, my standalone GPS was able to lock in with a
3D lock within 1 minute.

I'm curious if this is typical?

One thought I had, my standalone GPS asks approximately where I am
before it can give me exact coordinates, if I don't give it accurate
enough information it can take 10-15 minutes to correct itself.

With that in mind, is it possible that Nextel broadcasts approximate
locations from the towers, whereas TELUS does not, which could explain
why I can't lock in quickly?

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"DevilsPGD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have a i730 on the TELUS Mobility Mike network. When I start up the
> GPS it takes 15+ minutes for the phone to get any coordinates.
>
> I've tried both standing still in an open field, and driving at 50KM/h
> or faster. In either case, my standalone GPS was able to lock in with a
> 3D lock within 1 minute.
>
> I'm curious if this is typical?

Yes, it is for me, too.

In message <[email protected]> "admin too"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>> I have a i730 on the TELUS Mobility Mike network. When I start up the
>> GPS it takes 15+ minutes for the phone to get any coordinates.
>>
>> I've tried both standing still in an open field, and driving at 50KM/h
>> or faster. In either case, my standalone GPS was able to lock in with a
>> 3D lock within 1 minute.
>>
>> I'm curious if this is typical?
>
>Yes, it is for me, too.

Are you in Nextel or TELUS territory?


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"DevilsPGD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> In message <[email protected]> "admin too"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >> I have a i730 on the TELUS Mobility Mike network. When I start up the
> >> GPS it takes 15+ minutes for the phone to get any coordinates.
> >>
> >> I've tried both standing still in an open field, and driving at 50KM/h
> >> or faster. In either case, my standalone GPS was able to lock in with
a
> >> 3D lock within 1 minute.
> >>
> >> I'm curious if this is typical?
> >
> >Yes, it is for me, too.
>
> Are you in Nextel or TELUS territory?

Um, San Jose last I tried.

On 8 Jul 2004 08:11:26 -0700, twtwwtin <[email protected]> wrote:

>P. 70 may help in understanding this application more fully.

twit