Motorola VP, UT+ and GT+ 8 Channel Receivers Fix WNRO, NO SYNC or WRONG DATE Replacement Upgraded ublox GPS Receiver Timing Card Module
( ublox_8_Channel_Upgrade) )
Note this item is subject to a 7 calendar day return policy from the date that it is delivered, as the sales window is very narrow. Please only purchase if you accept this constraint.
A replacement GPS receiver card
for older units that are based on the VP, UT+ or GT+ 6/8
channel GPS receivers (measuring 50.8 mm x 82.55 mm / 2.0 in x
3.25 in - see photos of 'Old Card' to help you confirm
compatibility).
This card directly replaces
the failed card to restore correct timekeeping.
The buyer is responsible for
installing the card and is expected to have basic engineering
skills and tools. Note that the antenna connector is fragile
and can be damaged with relatively little force. So it is very important
that when connecting or disconnecting the antenna
pigtail cable you securely hold the socket (and not rely on
the connections to the board to provide the opposing forces to
the insertion/removal force applied to the plug). Damage done
to the surface mounted socket is not covered by the seller's
warranty.
Technical support is not
included, but the job is straightforward. The card is held in
place by four screws and provided that care is taken to insert
the 10 connection pins on the underside carefully before the
screws are re-inserted and to re-connect the antenna pigtail
cable by pressing the connector square to the circuit board so
as to avoid bending the center pin you should be fine. I
usually reconnect the antenna pigtail cable before guiding the
10 pins into their sockets. Anti-static precautions should be
observed during the procedure and the power cable should be
disconnected. The card may take a little longer than normal to
achieve lock when first used as it will need to download the
GPS almanac and triangulate its position. Subsequent cold
starts should be quicker (under 30 minutes to lock, with a
good antenna).
- 12 Channel simultaneous operation
- Fully calibrated to UTC at USNO