Need some help. i was reading on installing GarminXt and i'm a first time GPRS user

1. i installed GarminXT 5.3
2. installed the supporting files for HELP and VO
3. installed Malsing map 2.3
4. Enabled my Digi GPS
5. Turn off AGPS, Network GPS, Bluetooth GPS
6. Set Positioning Server/Access Point to Digi GPRSWAP2.0 (was original set to Diginet by default)
7. Start my Garmin, then goto Setting/Remote GPS and set to Integrated GPS

But when i try to use it inside my office, my condo, my car, the signal bar is always empty and sometimes only 1 bar if u lucky. I went into the Remote GPRS screen where u can see the orbits of the satellite, i can only see 1 homing (if lucky) and is forever "Acquiring Satellite".

I have to go to my condo balcony (16th floor), stand outside, then i can reach 3bars after standing there for couple of minutes. then i go to the Satellite orbit screen.. now i can see multiple homing bars trying to lock into 5-6 satellites.. but the Lockin still need about 4min++ before i locked and can start using the map... during the 4min locking in period i see those homing bars go up and downs.. and slowly adding more and more homing bars...

whats wrong ah? i think i did install the Garmin and map correctly as i was able to use it once.. the problem is i always don't get signal... especially in a car in middle of a wide road!!

please help..

i figure out it could be obstruction of building...

but when i tried it in my car.. i make sure myself is not around tall building.. i was on LDP..

assuming i was able to get a lock on.. then i follow the guide into some tall urban areas.. also no choice right? or only avoid tall building during lock on period only?

i just got to know 5.4 is out.. can just download from official site and install? no need re-"ahem" it?

but i need to get a lock on first.. the only time i got a lock on is when i'm at my condo balcony.. that doesn't prove helpful..

i can't get a lock on in my car yet...

with more testing on the Garmin GPS.. i notice that if i open my car windows.. i get 2-3 signal bars and will get a lock on after 4-5min.. if i shut it.. 0 bars...

once i get a lock on ... i try opening and shutting my car windows.. it does affect the signal..

the only thing i can think of is could it be vkool as i did it on all my car screens? coz last time we heard story of smart tag and vkool got problem..

This post has been edited by exshige: Mar 26 2009, 09:53 AM