Magellan NAV 5000, User Manual

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Try this: 1. Check Sat Status (AUX 3) to be
sure all satellites are set to
"ON."
2. Reposition the antenna to see if
you can get a clearer view of
the sky.
3. lf using 3D, try 2D.
GQ warning:
The Geometric Quality
of the position fix is 3 or less; the fix
is not accurate, and it should not be
used to navigate by. This symbol
appears on all screens of the
affected position fix.
Try this: 1. Scroll to the third screen of the
position fix. Note which
satellites were used for the fix.
2. Check Sat Status (AUX 3) to be
sure all satellites are "ON."
3. Check the angle of elevation
and azimuth of the visible
satellites: are signals being
blocked by your surroundings?
Try changing your position or
the location of the antenna and
taking another fix.
4. Did you turn on any satellites
that are currently visible? If so,
take another position fix.
SQ warning:
The Signal Quality of
one or more satellites is 3 or less.
This indicates that the signal is not
strong and the unit may lose it. SQ
does not affect GQ or accuracy. This
symbol appears on all screens of the
affected position fix.