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Navman T1 Traffic Module | 
| Brand: Navman
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 13973
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4
MPN: AA005161
Model: AA005161
EAN: 9419777107149
ASIN: B000HHFFXI
Release Date: September 27, 2006
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 I accept not perfect but perfectly acceptable July 16, 2007
skeleton bob
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
the criticisms of the aerial below are a little over reacting, I feel. Yes, there is a long snaking lead with a T-shaped aerial at the end, but this is easy to fold away and works perfectly well just chucked on the dashboard, no need for permanent mounting. The only quibble from this point of view is the adaptor needded to fit the power supply, wich I agree is silly.
However, the unit has worked well in conjunction with the F20 europe whenever I have used it: driving from the Midlands to London, up to Yorkshire and around the Midlands- no problms, picks up most delays and reroutes effectively. The only other irritation is the lack of instruction with the T1 or the navman F20 as to how to receive updates- the navman only gives you the options once the module is attached, which caused alot of faffing when we first set it up. However, subscription free and works well, so overall a thumbs up. I'll be interested to see how it fares on the Continent this summer...
 T1 Traffic Module Is A Safe Buy July 30, 2007
Alan J. Taylor (UK)
68 out of 70 found this review helpful
I bought the NAVMAN F20 SATNAV last Christmas, and I have been entirely satisfied with its performance. However, on the basis of the first review I did not purchase the T1 traffic module. After running into several jams and hold-ups on the road (I cover between 50,000 to 60,000 business miles per year) I decided to go ahead with the purchase anyway.
The first review is particularly misleading when it comes to the installation of the antenna, and the coverage area of the T1. Firstly, the molded rubberized antenna was very easily installed just below the windscreen mount for the F20, the antenna itself is less than a foot long and is not unsightly.
The antenna lead can be neatly coiled and positioned on the dash. The orientation of the antenna, either vertical or horizontal will not affect the systems performance. Any signal reflection from intervening terrain or buildings that occurs between the transmitter antenna and your vehicle antenna will effectively reduce any polarization issues at the receiver antenna to an indeterminate state.
So go ahead and install the antenna in a postion on the windscreen in a manner that is both functional and esthetically pleasing.
Just how tidy the install is or is not will a direct function of just how careful the installer is concerning the finished aesthetics.
No; I don't go through the hassle of pulling down the installation each time I leave the car. The F20 unclips easily from the T1 and mounting cradle, leaving the cradle T1 and antenna in place. Just how comfortable one feels about this is entirely personal.
Most would argue that merely leaving an empty cradle on the windscreen is enough to attract vandals. This is dependant upon the area you live in, and the security arrangements at home and at your business destinations.
The road traffic data rides piggy back on existing FM radio transmissions as a separate digital data sub-carrier, and the overall coverage area will be subject to similar constraints of traditional FM radio channels.
The CLASSIC FM network of FM radio transmitters is the only network in the UK that transmits ITIS traffic data information compatible with most after market SATNAV systems in the UK. As you drive around the UK your T1 traffic module will automatically scan and lock to any of CLASSIC FM's UK mainland transmitters, based upon signal strength.
CLASSIC FM covers 90% of the UK mainland using the following terestrial transmitter sites:
London 100.6 & 100.9 FM
Kent 101.8 FM
Brighton 101.9 FM
Isle of Wight 100.3 FM
Devon 100 FM
Cornwall 101.5 FM
Bath 100.2 FM
Bristol 101.4 FM
Swindon 100.8 FM
Oxford 101.3 FM
Bedford 100.4 FM
Norfolk 101.5 FM
Cambridgeshire 101.9 FM
West Midlands 101.1 FM
Hereford 100.4 FM
South Yorkshire 101.7 FM
West Yorkshire 101.1 FM
Lincolnshire 100.5 FM
Bradford 100.3 FM
Leeds 101.6 FM
Teeside 101.6 FM
Morecombe Bay 101.8 FM
Durham 100.3 FM
Newcastle 101 FM
Cumbria 99.9 FM
Selkirk 100.9 FM
Ayrshire 101.3 FM
Glasgow 101.7 FM
Tayside 100.1 FM
Grampian 100.5 FM
Moray Firth 101.4 FM
Isle of Man 100.2 FM
North Wales 101.6 FM
NW Wales 100.7 FM
Cardigan Bay 101.1 FM
SW Wales 100.5 FM
W Glamorgan 101.3 FM
S Glamorgan 101.7 FM
The T1 is no different to any FM radio concerning reception issues. I work out of London visiting work sites as far South as Wimborne in Dorset, and as far North as Glasgow in Scotland. Keeping to the main roads and motorways, the T1 has never missed a beat.
However, it does have a hard time in the wilds of Lincolnshire (Blyton, my home village).
When travelling in or around London, the T1 is worth its weight in gold!!
Nothing in this world is perfect, but the T1 is worth the money, and will payback the professional user many- many times over in time saved, and frazzled nerves.
It's a no brainer, the T1 works as described in the manual, and the purchase should present absolutely no risk to both the casual and professional user.
Works well, but design could be better June 14, 2007
reviewer (UK)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I had some reservations buying this unit, given the two original reviews. Starting with the negatives:
- the aerial is rather large and very visible on the dashboard. It is not a 'removable' solution, to get it to work you have to have the aerial fixed to the windscreen
- the power supply is just silly (using an extension to the GPS unit, rather than just using the same connector)
However:
- the unit works well, it generally connects easily to the network and works without problems
- it is well integrated to the unit in terms of usage - just tap the screen and get the traffic information
- reroute around problems works very well (particularly when set to automatic)
In short, it would have had 5 stars if the design was better, it has saved me significant time on my journeys and is easy to use.
Great sat nav complement. July 18, 2007
Mr. M. Johnson (London, England)
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
Having read the first 2 reviews about the product I also had my misgivings about buying it, but I said to myself what the heck let me find out for myself and I'm glad I made the right choice. As with the previous reviews my main beef is with the design it could have been better. The antenna is not that big and not an eyesore, but I think it was unnecessary to provide semi-permanent sticky pads. They could have just used small suction pads or the likes, that way you could easily remove it when not needed, chuck it in the glove compartment. I do feel the first 2 reviews slightly underrated it greatly. There are also instructions but it comes on a cd in pdf format. The Traffic T1 module is definitely my friend in the streets of London during rush hour especially when driving on the North Circular (A406). I was able to bypass the main hotspots on my intended route to my destination.
In all its a great buy and I'm gutted to see that it's £20 less than what I paid for a couple of weeks ago. If I only just waited, but never mind it's still worth the money.
This is one of best complements to the Navman sat nav series.
Go and get it ladies and gentlemen.
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