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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Cookie Monster on 22 October 2009, 17:21:26

Title: Traffic Master
Post by: Cookie Monster on 22 October 2009, 17:21:26
Hello fellow mig owners/lovers :)
I was wondering how much it costs to get the Traffic Master lady talking to me . Got the button just wondered how much etc... ?
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: ENFIELD_MV6 on 22 October 2009, 17:23:00
hehe was just looking at mine and found that button, i to am curious aswell, what are the benefits of it ????? does it get you out of jams
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: footloose on 22 October 2009, 18:12:00
I think it warns of traffic holdups a few miles ahead when your on the motorway. Mine keeps coming on and shouts at me when the radio is on, telling me to re subscribe. I don't know how much though.
There must be somebody in the forum that has it. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: ENFIELD_MV6 on 22 October 2009, 18:12:59
going to do a search to see what it brings up
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: Alex Wood on 22 October 2009, 19:03:23
It costs £30 for a year's subscription, which my work kindly paid for. It's got me out of a few jams, eg I'm at Heathrow and need to get back to Kent so could go either way - TM tells me there's stationary traffic for 10 miles at the Dartford crossing so I'd go via the Surrey stretch. Sometimes there's nowt you can do but at least you know how long a wait you're in for and can call someone to say how late you're going to be. Mind you I live near the Dartford crossing so mine never shuts up!
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: feeutfo on 22 October 2009, 19:13:01
dont know how much for the year but it is on their web site, last i looked anyway.

It is usefull, informs of traffic on motorways and some A roads for 2 junctions range. Eg approaching the m4, 100 yards from  slough junction 6 this evening, it told of a serious delay relating to jcn 4 on the m25 , avoid, and free flowing traffic on the A404 at jcn 8 as well as reporting traffic flow on the m4 itself. Dead handy for me, but if you drive mostly round town it wont be that much help.
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: ENFIELD_MV6 on 22 October 2009, 19:16:39
found this if it helps, does not really say much or if it will help any

http://www.tclcomms.co.uk/index.cfm
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: TheBoy on 22 October 2009, 21:45:03
i had one in MV6, in my old tractor (now Squealeys) and in the Rover.  I find it useful, though not perfect - like satnav and the like its just another driver aid
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 October 2009, 22:09:15
As TB says really... It's not perfect but can be very helpful if on major roads a lot :y :y

I use it and IIRCC it's about £30/year or £55 for 2
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: pscocoa on 22 October 2009, 22:40:47
Yes it is well worth it if you do a lot of motorway AND have a Sat Nav to get best out of situation.

TM alerts you to problems ahead and then you switch to SatNav to select alternate routes.

Has been well worth it for me over the years.
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: ENFIELD_MV6 on 22 October 2009, 23:15:45
cant see it being worth while for me as i only go from here back to melton mowbray and no the route and alternatives if i need them
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: pedroMV6 on 22 October 2009, 23:20:24
I'd like to know how the hell it can be disabled!
Bloody annoying thing.........every time I catch that f**kin button! >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: webby23 on 22 October 2009, 23:21:39
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cant see it being worth while for me as i only go from here back to melton mowbray and no the route and alternatives if i need them

Small world Wayne, my parents live in Whissendine!!

 :y
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: ENFIELD_MV6 on 22 October 2009, 23:24:08
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cant see it being worth while for me as i only go from here back to melton mowbray and no the route and alternatives if i need them

Small world Wayne, my parents live in Whissendine!!

 :y
very small i used to work in oakham and my grandad lives in south witham thats were my miggy is at the mo. I know some people from whizzo the Mc Connels very good friends of mine
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: Agemo on 22 October 2009, 23:24:33
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I'd like to know how the hell it can be disabled!
Bloody annoying thing.........every time I catch that f**kin button! >:( >:( >:(
Easy to cut the wire, you just have to trace it first. Mine used to remind me to renew every time I turned the ignition on - GRRR!
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: ENFIELD_MV6 on 22 October 2009, 23:27:01
mine only chirps up when i push the button, but if i push it again it says tm off
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: NaughtyNigel on 23 October 2009, 14:51:40
TM is very useful for motorway driving, but not much use on other roads where coverage is limited. The red light also comes on if you are within range of a holdup, and pressing the button will provide a rundown, even if you are travelling in the opposite direction. Clever system for it's time.

I also found it useful on occasions when I didn't quite know where I was,  as pushing the button provided an announcent of the road number, and 'traffic flowing freely'.

I haven't renewed mine for a while, and she only speaks if I switch off and on again quickly for some reason.

You can shut her up by pressing and holding the button in a certain way. (Read the book). There is no need to cut any wires.

NN
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: NaughtyNigel on 23 October 2009, 14:52:43
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TM is very useful for motorway driving, but not much use on other roads where coverage is limited. The red light also comes on if you are within range of a holdup, and pressing the button will provide a rundown, even if you are travelling in the opposite direction. Clever system for it's time.

I also found it useful on occasions when I didn't quite know where I was,  as pushing the button provided an announcent of the road number, and 'traffic flowing freely'.

I haven't renewed mine for a while, and she only speaks if I switch the engine off and on again quickly for some reason.

You can shut her up by pressing and holding the button in a certain way. (Read the book). There is no need to cut any wires.

NN
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: TheBoy on 23 October 2009, 16:37:55
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I'd like to know how the hell it can be disabled!
Bloody annoying thing.........every time I catch that f**kin button! >:( >:( >:(
Easy to cut the wire, you just have to trace it first. Mine used to remind me to renew every time I turned the ignition on - GRRR!
Much much MUCH easier to simply unplug the unit - all fitted in same place above clutch pedal.
Title: Re: Traffic Master
Post by: ENFIELD_MV6 on 23 October 2009, 17:49:42
lol she dont really bother me at all, at least she dont answer back when i shout at her lol