Tips on Satellite Signal Reception
The signals received from the satellites are extremely weak and getting a good
“
view of the sky
”
is
important to any GPS receiver. However, the GPS Companion uses 12-channel technology to
overcome a lot of the lost signals due to poor or blocked view of the sky.
Early GPS receivers were notorious for losing lock (not being able to compute a position fix) in
seemingly mild conditions. If you owned one of these receivers you are going to love the way the
GPS Companion performs. Still, signal blockage can occur and you may have to move slightly to
regain enough signal strength to continue computing position fixes.
Some areas that may cause signal problems are:
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Inside buildings.
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City areas where large tall buildings block the view.
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Under dense tree cover (especially if the leaves are wet due to rain or morning dew).
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In tunnels.
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In valleys where the hills around you block your view of the sky.
If you find yourself in one of these conditions, or a similar condition, all you need to do is move to a
place that has a better view of the sky. The GPS Companion will automatically begin computing fixes
as soon as it gets the information it needs from the satellites.
