Re: [gpsd-dev] RoyalTek REB-5216 gnss module and some questions

[William Smith]

Yo Gary!

I have a RoyalTek REB-5216 module. It came with a
gps antenna on a short IPEX wire, which I couldn't get to
work. So I got an SMA to IPEX adapter and connected it to
an external active GPS antenna on it, and it is very
sensitive. I initially put it on the windowsill, but have only
used it indoors afterwards.

I have been closely watching the commits coming in,
and have been testing each time. I have not noticed any
regressions.

I wrote to RoyalTek asking for documentation. If I get specs
from them, then I will try to start contributing. Unless I can
get permission from Qualcomm to use their stuff.

Best regards,
William

On Tue, 15 Jan 2019 at 23:25, Gary E. Miller <address@hidden> wrote:
>
> Yo William!
>
> I bought a USB/SiRFstarV gps.  Boy, it sucks.  Very weak receiver.  Does
> not work indoors next to MTK and U-blox GPS that work great.
>
> Right now I can't even get a fix off it.  Next to a window that works
> fine with u-blox 6 and 8.  Zero sats used.
>
> I'll need a day that is not snowing to test it outside.  At least I can
> use to fix more bugs with it in hand.
>
> RGDS
> GARY
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