Hi.. is it easy to use... Looks like only a few buttons on side.. Also, does it pick up signal relatively quickly? thanks!
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Yes very simple to use, one button pressed for 3 seconds and it starts to search for signal, within 10-30 seconds you're ready to start your run :)
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Hey Annie.Yeah it is really simple to use. You just select run. This will give you the option to turn on the GPS, the heart rate monitor and or the foot pod and press ok. It will link your sensors and get a GPS signal, which normally takes anywhere from 10 secs to a minute. Click start and away you go! I really like my watch. I'd recommend them for sure. Tapping the front of it doesn't always light up the display though which is slightly annoying. But other than that it's great.
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I have found it very easy to use. If you keep the GPS updated it finds the signal quicker. If you don't keep it updated I've had it take up to 2-3 minutes to link up. On average, I'd say it takes 45 seconds to 1 minute to link.
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It has been really good actually at receiving signal. I have another radio indoors at home with an external antenna, and i would say they get about the same signal indoors. For me it has had better signal pick up than a lot of the slightly older radios ive used in the past with external antennas.
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Hi, it's pretty good. My favorite station is hard to pick up where I live, but it comes in very clear on this. It's also easy to set the stations. On my last Sony, after the batteries died (for back up), I couldn't ever figure out how to set the stations again! BTW, I just tested the AM band as well as the public station that is probably about 60 miles away, and the reception is clear on those too!
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If you are trying to get signal from inside of your home then it takes time sometime. In open space it is quite quick to get signal or recalculate route. Mio tech site has some FAQ which might answer most of your questions. However reading of manual will be quite helpful You can read the latest user manaul online from their site.
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Hi GTK, Oh yeah, the whole radio is pretty easy to program if your familiar with how to use this type of receiver. If not, a full manual comes with, but it's not hard at all. Dave
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I do use it just for my home. I simply put the antenna on the window sill that provided the best signal. It is working quite well. (One bar improves to 4 bars almost always)
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If it is only the antenna that concerns you then, it comes down to its placement for signal strength rather than fancy features. Having said that, the one I purchased was from Amazon and is electric to enhance the signal, which is critical if you are surrounded by hills. Once you get the antenna it is a two person job; one to turn it until the signal is strong, and the other yelling instructions. Remember, it takes the antenna a couple of days to "settle in." I hope that helps. Saludos, Rolando
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It works well for me...when pairing I always turn the dongle (Rx) on first...then I activate the transmitter (Tx) remembering to hold the 'on' button a good 8-10 secs...I NEVER walk out of pairing range as its a hassle getting them re-paired again...and I always remember to turn the dongle off first then put it on charge after unplugging the transmitter...easy!!!
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We found it to not pick up a signal when we were nowhere near 1000 feet away from our house; more like only about 200' away. Big disappointment. It wouldn't pick up the signal from our house when I was just across the street in our neighbor's house, and you lose reception even faster if you have a more solid wall like plaster or brick instead of drywall. We live in a city so not sure if there were other interfering signals from home wireless networks or radio.
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You should be able to bring up the signal strength on the phone without connecting it. I have Droid phones and my wife and son watched the signal on the phone settings while I turned the antenna. I installed the booster in the summer of 2013 and have been very happy with it. My rural house had spotty coverage on both floors and now with the booster I can walk through out the house without an issues. I also have the booster cradle in my truck and it works great.
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I didn't have much luck with it... definitely did not have the range it reported...it did pull in a couple sigbals by moving it around just not any open signals
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If it is only the antenna that concerns you then, it comes down to its placement for signal strength rather than fancy features. Having said that, the one I purchased was from Amazon and is electric to enhance the signal, which is critical if you are surrounded by hills.Once you get the antenna it is a two person job; one to turn it until the signal is strong, and the other yelling instructions. Remember, it takes the antenna a couple of days to "settle in."I hope that helps.Saludos, Rolando
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It works good for us and we live in a very rural setting. Without it being outdoors we still pick up signal. I would suggest you purchase it.
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Yes, a few seconds lag, especially when pulling out of a garage. Every once in a while it will drop out when driving, when can not get signal (physical obstetrical in its way...valley, buildings...). Overall works very well.
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Hi, it is slow.. I did not use any other to compare, but this one is slow and every time you lose the signal, you need 4-5min to connect again.
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I use mine mostly at my job. 99% of the use is through repeaters so I have not really had the oppurtunity to check the range direct. I programmed it myself to the Sheriffs office and jail frequencies which is easy as long as you know all the repeaters input/output freq's and assigned tone codes etc.... All in all I love it.
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My experience is that position does not seem to make a difference in the pick up of Wi-Fi transmissions.But I operate the unit at work in a high rf wifi area, so I do not have experience in any fringe reception areas.Like any IP device, it works better on a hard line connection.