[gps-talkusers] The Holux Has Arrived

  • From: Michael May <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 07:20:53 -0800

Les,

The Holux is slightly thinner than the Earthmate serial but has a similar footprint. You will see that it fits nicely into the Earthmate serial case. Just slice a hole for the on/off switch on the left side and you are good to go.

Don't forget that these Sirf Star 3 receivers do disconnect periodically. If it seems that your BrailleNote is locked up, before you reset, turn the receiver off. Usually this will release the BrailleNote and you will be able to go to the main menu and load GPS again without resetting. Sendero does not support or recommend these receivers at this point but I will pass along tips like this.
Mike

At 09:41 PM 10/31/2005, you wrote: 
Hi Chris,

It's hard for me to judge.  It looks similar to the Earthmate serial
receiver in terms of size, different shape, though.  Of course, this one is
wireless and that's why I'm excited.  I assume all of these receivers will
fit into a pocket or on one's belt.
Best Regards,

Les

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Hi Les,
how big would you say it is?
Chris



On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 20:56:45 -0500
"Les Kriegler" <kriegler@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

LK> Hi,
LK>
LK> The Holux 236 arrived today, 3 days after I placed the order.  The
LK> mPower should arrive by week's end, and I hope to get up and running
LK> immediately or shortly thereafter.  The manual didn't apparently
LK> identify the charging time for the battery, but I'm assuming about
LK> two hours.  When I turned on the unit, a light came on so there was
LK> some juice already in the battery.  I tested turning the unit on and
LK> off.  If one is careful, there seems to be a click that one can feel
LK> when using the switch.  While an audible tone would be nice, I don't
LK> mind jumping into the GPS menu to verify the status of the receiver.
LK> Boy, this thing is small and I hear it looks quite good.  But the proof
is in the performance which I hope to check out by week's end.
LK> Best Regards,
LK>
LK> Les
LK>
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