7.8.How Can I Improve the GPS Reception of my Device?
The quality of the GPS reception depends on the following factors::
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hardware used
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current weather conditions
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current GPS satellite constellation
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how you carry your GPS device (e.g. holding it in your hands worsens GPS reception)
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he following measures can lead to an improvement of the GPS signal:
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leave the device lying on the ground in open space for 5 minutes before starting a
training activity
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if the GPS reception is very bad and a GPS fix cannot be obtained, reset your device
(turn off and then on) and leave it lying on the ground in open space for 20 minutes
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do not carry the device in your hands during a training activity, rather use a neoprene
carrier belt or similar
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if present on your device use GPS assisting services, e.g. A-GPS (assisted GPS),
QuickGPS, WLAN location service, ...
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