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GPS Controller SoftwareThe GPS Controller software is a free program designed to allow you to configure a range of GPS receivers. It runs on Windows 2000/XP desktop computers, devices running Windows CE.NET, Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs and Windows Mobile Version 5.0/6.
v1.31 - GPS Pathfinder Controller, Software for Trimble Recon Pocket PC(PfcPocketPCArm.exe - 1115 KB)For installation instructions see the GPS Pathfinder Controller Quick Reference Guide.
v4.2.5 - Trimble Recon, Operating System (Pocket PC 2003)(TrimbleReconUpdatePPCV4_2_5WWE.exe - 15100 KB)Version 4.2.5 operating system includes all of the enhancements of versions 4.2.2 and 4.2.3.
  • New Features
    • USB drivers improved to make USB communications more robust.
    • Touch screen improvements to eliminate lock-ups and false touches.
    • The addition of a High-Contrast mode enables users to display information in black type on a white screen, greatly improving screen visibility in daylight.
    • Improved compatibility between Microsoft Streets & Trips 2005/AutoRoute™ 2005 software and the Trimble Recon handheld.
    • The Battery Power Remaining indicator now provides a more accurate representation of the percentage of battery life remaining.
    • The battery algorithm has been improved to make Low Battery warnings more accurate.
    • Improvements in file names and contacts where foreign characters, including accented characters, can now be properly displayed and saved.
  • Features included from v4.2.3
    • A specific issue with unreliable connection to the GPS Pathfinder Pocket receiver after the Recon handheld has been suspended and resumed has been addressed.
  • Features included from v4.2.2
    • Improvements have been made in the reporting of Battery Power Remaining, in particular an issue with incorrect reporting of battery capacity has been resolved.
    • An issue where some Recon handhelds would experience screen flickering in certain light conditions has been addressed.
  • Entitlement
    • If you are running the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs, you are entitled to this upgrade.
  • Refer to the Release Notes for details on the new features and how to perform the upgrade.
Trimble Recon - Pocket Streets 2004/2005 Patch (Pocket PC 2003 only)(Trimble_Recon_Pocket_Streets_2005_patch.exe - 1707 KB)This patch is to support customers using Trimble Recon series handhelds running Microsoft Streets & Trips 2004 or 2005 editions or Microsoft AutoRoute 2004 or 2005 editions with the GPS Pathfinder Pocket receiver. A communication incompatibility between Pocket Streets and the GPS Pathfinder Pocket which inhibits connection between the two has been addressed.

Installation Instructions
1. Download the patch to your PC.
2. Connect your Trimble Recon to your PC using Microsoft ActiveSync.
3. Run the patch and follow the instructions.
4. The patch will be installed to your Trimble Recon.

Read the Support Note - Trimble Recon GPS System Setup for detailed instructions on how to set up and configure the Trimble Recon and GPS Pathfinder Pocket system with Pocket Streets.