Is this what I need to get AT&amp;T cell phone service inside my house? The company said to get micro cell but it didn't say anything about GPS
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If you can't put the micro cell unit by a window, connect the gps antenna to it and run the antenna to the window instead.
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No. It is an external GPS antenna for an AT&T; Microcell. The Microcell is what you need. It needs an antenna I order to work. I can't recall, but I think it comes with one.
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We decided to get the one withOUT GPS and haven't missed it one time. I guess unless you're really hardcore its not needed. I would say get a GPS for tracking and a camera for pictures but don't mix the two.
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A couple of questions 1. Do you now have ATT connected inside your house? 2. Do you now have ATT internet connected? 3. Do you have a ATT MicroCell? Your cell phone needs a connection, generally to the nearest cell tower. If you are connected, but have a weak, or no cell phone reception, then you should have a MicroCell. They are generally put in a window to get a clear shot to the sky, but if you don't have open space for the MicroCell to see satellites, it doesn't help you much. Get this antenna, and put it where it has the largest unobstructed view of the sky. Connect it to your MicroCell. It will connect with the satellites and and give you amazing connection. I had 0-1 bars, with the MicroCell, before I got the antenna. Now, I have 5 continuous bars. You will get signal degradation if the satellites are out of orbit to connect you, so you may get signal disruption for 30-60 minutes (randomly)/day. Definitely worth it to get the antenna
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Yes, you will need a simcard (with a subscription or prepay). The GPS itself needs to be able to send you SMSes from this simcard.
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It's a gps.Doesn't use internet or cellular circuit.I got it to interface with my navigation system.
101572
It isn't a smart phone so you can't use it for navigational uses. As far as I know it does have a GPS, we use AT&T; so with the SIM card it def has the GPS, not sure about any other carriers. hope that helps.
840263
You need to register the cell phones with it, the microcell plugs into the internet, reminder this only works for ATT cell
643708
The GPS doesn't work at all indoors. You would only be able to get time and heart rate data indoor.
1614647
Yes, that is what I ended up using. I would avoid this device. It needs a lot of upgrades. You need wifi in order to use Google Maps. My android phone worked way better. The screen resolution sucks as well. Garmin support was completely worthless. It took three phone calls before they told me that it does not interface with apple. I would STRONGLY recommend staying away from this device until serious upgrades are made. I'll sell you my device if would want it that bad. It is WORTHLESS!
1996259
Darn it, I have never tried the gps; however, I have found customer service at 5 Star to be very helpful. Also, please consider if you find the gps is not satisfactory, return the unit to Amazon or go ahead and buy it from a local Walmart for a bit higher cost, try it out and see what happens. BTW, I only need to charge my unit once each week and the provided test to check the unit works quite well. I like mine and the only negative in the experience is that in 5 Star advertisement, they really should note that a monthly tax will be added just like any telephone system. Mine adds about $3. Harry
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NO. It's not like a cellphone or satellite radio service that requires a subscription. The Global Positioning System is a constellation of satellites put up by the US Government. Each one broadcasts a signal that can be used to triangulate your position anywhere on the Earth (with reasonable exposure and reception of the signals, meaning it won't work underground, etc). Your tax dollars already pay for the signals and research to make the antenna small enough to be practical. The wiki page for GPS give more background on it, and things like http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01390/animation.htm give animations explaining the basics.
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I think it depends on what are you looking for, the filters i did to choose back in the day when I was looking for a GPS were: big screen, worldwide edition and free updates. Nowdays a cellphone does most of the gps functions and your avoid having another gadget with you. The garwin brand its top line and I have used it when I do rentals cars, my advice its go to your local store and see both models and then buy it thru amazon, remember quality its based and its different from each individual standards.
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Not sure what you mean. The GPS works outside. Inside you don't get good reception.
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You don't connect to GPS. Your antenna connects to multiple communications satellites and boosts the signal to your MicroCel. Just connect your antenna to your MicroCel and you are good to go.
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Only if GPS speed is not good enough for you...Otherwise it pulls it form the phone gps. You DO need it for indoor (trainer) use.
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Inside, a gps works shotty at best, this unit is no different. You could give it a try but the unit is supposed to have a view of the sky. Another problem you will find is the range, the directions say 200' away at a minimum and I have found that to be true.