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Product Description: TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver - TMC module for GPS receiver
Product Type: TMC module for GPS receiver
Compatible Mobile Devices: TomTom ONE 30 Series, TomTom XL 30 Series

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The TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver gets traffic information to your TomTom. For the one-off cost of the receiver you can get traffic updates and let your TomTom reroute you around congestion.

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3.2 out of 5 stars (30 customer reviews)

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buy with caution, 18 Nov 2008

By	D. Rashleigh (Surrey, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Before purchasing this item I read the reviews on this website and was encouraged to read that Tomtom had apparently sorted out the problems with the earlier versions of the TMC traffic reciever. However it just goes to show that you shouldn't believe everything that you read on the internet.

Where I live I'm in range of two Classic FM transmitters (the radio station that carries the TMC signals in the UK) and have good signal strength. No matter what I tried the unit simply wouldn't pick up any traffic signal. The Tomtom recognises the receiver and tries to use it but it's constantly searching for a signal. I tried it on auto-search, tried putting in the frequencies manually, tried driving around, tried different polarisations of the aerial - all to no avail. It was suggested that my Tomtom needed a software upgrade but it still didn't work on the very latest software version. I even tried it on a colleagues Tomtom with exactly the same result.

If could just be that I had a faulty unit but it sounds suspiciously that the problems with the earlier versions are still apparent with this one too. Having looked into it further there are a lot of people still having problems with this version so I'm not alone. It appears to me to be a bit hit and miss as to whether you get a unit that works ok or not. There seem to be plenty of people who it works fine for but an equal number for whom it doesn't. It's your choice really.

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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality traffic info without subscription - Excellent!, 3 Nov 2008

By	R. Cordran (West Yorkshire, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Just upgraded from TomTom Navigator 6 to Go 730 TomTom GO 730, and after reading some good reviews of this latest receiver (and mixed reviews of the earlier TMC traffic receivers), I thought I'd give this a go.

This is the latest receiver TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver (2008)and has a mini-USB connector in place of the circular plug that earlier receivers use. It is also worth noting that the box says 'One' and 'XL' (x30 series), but the TomTom website shows it also works with the Go series (520,530,720,730...).

Admittedly, the 730 came with firmware 8.002, and this didn't recognise the receiver, but after connecting to TomTom Home (and updating to 8.010), the receiver was immediately detected. (Note: the receiver needs to be powered to work, so you always need be connected to the 12V/lighter socket for traffic info)

On startup, the display showed that a TMC information signal had been found and that the data was updating. A minute or two later, and a green circle was showing (indicating the information was up-to date), and showing me a long jam on my normal route to work! The info gives shows you how long the queue is, and the cause (roadworks, lane closure etc), and can reroute automatically if you want.

Have read lots of reviews complaining about difficulty in receiving signals/aerial placement in car (probably with earlier receivers?), and that doesn't seem to be a problem with this unit, so it looks like TomTom have got it right with this one! Full marks TomTom!

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3.0 out of 5 stars 50/50, 14 April 2009

By	Helpless "Helpless" (UK) - See all my reviews

I drive over 20,000 miles a year around North Wales, Cheshire and Merseyside. I have installed this device on a car with a quick clear windscreen, however it does not appear that the windscreen causes any problems. The signal strenth of the designated radio station is good in most of the areas I cover.
The receiver has a split personality. When starting a journey from the same location (home) it can take a journey of 20 miles before it manages to gain a signal, yet other times it starts within minutes. On occasion it is still searching for a signal when I have completed my journey. However when it has picked up a signal it does provide an accurate reading of the delays ahead. The wiring can be a little untidy across the windscreen or dash. It's weak point is the time it takes to latch on to the TMC signal, it's strong point is that when it does it is accurate. I think Tom Tom need to develop a better aerial then it would be worth a 5 star rating. In all it is a fair to good device.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver
When I first tried out the TomTom RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver, it appeared to fail to pick up any TMC signal. Read more

Published 21 days ago by LEWIS, UK

2.0 out of 5 stars Only works one way!
Having read the other reviews, I purchased this with mixed feelings, hoping that I wasn't also going to be disappointed with the performance. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Nobbly Rob

4.0 out of 5 stars a small update
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4.0 out of 5 stars Seems ok to me!
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Published 1 month ago by C. Marsh

4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific traffic-jam bypass and other journey problems
This is a very easy product to use! It really is simply plug it in and away you go!

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Published 1 month ago by C. J. Anderson

4.0 out of 5 stars plug 'n' go
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Picks up a signal pretty well.
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Published 2 months ago by John Pang

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware
Be careful and read all the reviews before parting with your money This product works very well when it can find a signal Unfortunatly mine takes days to find a signal no matter... Read more

Published 2 months ago by J. Riley

2.0 out of 5 stars Watch out for Fords
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