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GeoXT 2008 firmware link broken

  • 1.  GeoXT 2008 firmware link broken

    Posted 02-08-2025 10:21

    Hello,

    First off - I know this is a very old and unsupported device, but I'd like to experiment with it a bit, my department is hosting a GIS learning event for a local high school and I would like to compare earlier hardware with current gear. This unit has GPS firmware 2.03 and OS version 5.3.2. I'd like to update those to 2.11 and Windows Mobile 6.1 - my understanding is that 2.11 should resolve the 2019 rollover issue, and OS6.1 is required to install 2.11. I would like to be able to actually compare data collected on this unit vs on a modern multi-band/constellation RTK unit, so it would be valuable to not simply display a paperweight. 

    Trimble has made both files freely available here: https://geospatial.trimble.com/en/links?dcs=Collection-85269


    And I have download the GPS firmware, but the OS download file is on an FTP site path that seems to be invalid. The provided path is ftp://ftp.trimble.com/pub/from_support/MGIS_Downloads/00-20-50.zip 

    - but I am unable to access the from_support directory. 

    Does anyone know where I can get 00-50-20.zip for the GeoXT 2008? Thanks! 



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    John Miller
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  • 2.  RE: GeoXT 2008 firmware link broken

    Posted 02-09-2025 13:22

    Hi John

    I think the FTP site was shut down because of security issues. 

    But even if you manage to update the OS and the GNSS, the Geo 2008 GNSS still won't work correctly - the new GNSS firmware works after the Week number rollover but gives the wrong date following August 2023.  Refer to this Community post: https://community.trimble.com/discussion/gis-week-number-rollover-pivot-date-issue-affecting-legacy-gis-gnss-systems 



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    Norman Smart
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  • 3.  RE: GeoXT 2008 firmware link broken

    Posted 02-09-2025 15:31
    John,
    As Norman comments, you might want to take another tact.   Given your teaching High Schoolers on "GPS thru the ages", this one device and its out of date situation is also going to need TerraSync and Pathfinder Office to reap what was the Geo's workflow to squeak out the high performance we all enjoyed in the handheld market for 2 decades.   Even if you had an updated Geo7x, Terrasync, PFO for high schoolers to use, witness is a heavy lift.

    Maybe switch it up.   I teach kids, and long time advocate for GNSS.   Everyone has a phone (or most do), so maybe a comparison of setting up something like QuickCapture (free app), making a service public on AGOL, and collectively stand around a few marks you set on campus.  The navigate (clearly something they think they do "accurately" in Google maps, but hitting a point is a different story.  Have a ruler setup at the stations, or fiberglass tape exposing 50cm, 1 meter, 2 meters and 5 meters.   This gives a sense of "place", demonstrating precision, and collect a point to assess statistical certainty over a mark you set with survey grade GPS the day before.  

    But your certain situation would be tough to get useful (if at all).  You can always point them, or you can verify accuracy of the GeoXT here. USDA Forest Service Global Positioning System: MTDC Accuracy Reports  .  A tremendous asset especially for comparing the older gear under various conditions.  

    Good luck.


    Joel Cusick
    GIS Specialist
    Region 11 - Alaska Regional Office
    240 W. Fifth Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501
    cell:907 280-9724  wk:907 644-3549 



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