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 10/12/2008 3:26:00 PM
rdavis57
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Alltel Blackberry 8330 Help!
Help! I have the Alltel BB 8330. I've got the GeoNav installed, my GPS is enabled. My problem is that 9 times out of 10 when I start the GeoNav program I a can never get the GPS  signal and I keep getting the "searching for signal" message. The program seems to have a mind of it's own and only recognizes me "when it feels like it."  It doesn't matter where I am whether it be an open field, on a sunny day, downtown, or whatever.  When it does recognize me, it works great and takes me where I'm looking to go.  I have no idea how to solve this and don't know if it's an Alltel problem or GeoNav issue. Help!
 11/14/2008 7:33:03 PM
Rebecca
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Re: Alltel Blackberry 8330 Help!
We have been notified of an issue with the Blackberry 8130 and 8830 not being able to acquire GPS while receiving data. The carriers are currently working on a firmware upgrade that should fix this issue.

In the interim, I may have a fix, though it is not ideal. Please delete the current version and install Trimble Outdoors and Geocache Navigator from the provided link below.
Over-the-air installation
Please point your BlackBerry browser to this page:
http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/rim/get/

Once installed and activated you will need to launch Trimble Outdoors and acquire a GPS position once the position is acquired you can close the application and then launch Geocache Navigator. You should now be able to retrieve your positioning. This should only need to be done once - not every time you geocache unless a hard reset is done on the Blackberry. Then you will need to launch Trimble Outdoors again until positioning is captured.

Also, can you please provide me your Blackberry phone number? I would like to extend your subscription along with creating a free subscription to Trimble Outdoors until this issue is resolved. I will post any updates from the carriers as we receive them.

Happy Navigating!

Rebecca
support@geocachenavigator.com
 1/1/2009 12:14:51 AM
Oldstickbow
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Re: Alltel Blackberry 8330 Help!

I too am having the same issue, thank you for your suggestion, I will let you know if it works

 
 1/1/2009 12:26:57 AM
Oldstickbow
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Re: Alltel Blackberry 8330 Help!
 Oldstickbow wrote

I too am having the same issue, thank you for your suggestion, I will let you know if it works

 

Ok, tried the other web address, still cannot aquire gps :( I was really excited too, my phone is 8507779741 if that helps/.

 

Bill
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