Wollemi wrote:How would I know?
johnw wrote:Note to self
Orion wrote:There are other ways to handle the problem. It's possible that the current date is updated in nonvolatile memory in the GPS module. That way, as long as you use the chip once every 19 years, it won't ever rollover. But is that how the chips I have deal with it? I have no idea.
keithy wrote:Of note, the GPS on that Nuvi 500 still functions normally - the time is correct, and the GPS positioning is as accurate as it was previously. The incorect date is the only error.
keithy wrote:Disturbingly though, I read yesterday on twitter that some Boeing 787s in China were grounded as they exhibited GPS date rollover error in their nav systems... ...Surprising for an aircraft model that is under 12 years old.
Orion wrote:Wouldn't an incorrect date cause the time to be wrong certain periods of the year due to miscalculated daylight saving time shifts?
Orion wrote:Not really, given the recent revelations about Boeing engineering decisions.
keithy wrote:Without firmware updates to adjust for the new DST regimes, the time will be out
ribuck wrote:For internet-capable devices, the DST rules are not in firmware. They are synced online from public databases.
keithy wrote:So my comment was more what happens if the government changes the DST regime, and there is no further firmware update to account for this, it is likely my GPS's time will be incorrect at least once a year.
north-north-west wrote:Who uses their GPS to keep track of time anyway?
michael_p wrote:Yes, I too will be digging out my 2004 Meridian and seeing if it still works.
neilmny wrote:Very funny
My Etrex Vista HCx seems to be functioning correctly, though I probably should put it to a more stringent test than just seeing if it shows me as being at home.
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