Neo 1973 and FreeRunner - do they use the same GPS antenna?

Neng-Yu Tu (Tony Tu) tony at openmoko.com
Mon Jul 14 18:10:16 CEST 2008


Torfinn Ingolfsen ??:
> Hello,
> 
> Neos - does The 1973 and th FreeRunner use the same GPS antenna?
> I was outside for hours yesterday testing the GPS on my FreeRunner,
> but could not get a fix. The 1973 did TTFF in less than 15 mins on the
> same spot.
> 
> So if the GPS antennas are equal, I could exchange  them and see if
> the FreeRunner works then.

The GPS antenna of Neo1973 and FR is different, but should workable on 
FR. and might have some performance drop if using NEO1973's antenna on 
FR. It has potential chance damage the connector, please note if you 
really want do this.

Tony Tu



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