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What is ideal GPS environment?
The GPS requires an open, clear view of the sky. Buildings, covered parking areas, tunnels and dense
foliage can cause the GPS receiver to be unable to get a location fix.
If you are parked in a covered parking lot or near a tall building, it is recommended that you drive away until
you have a clear view of the sky before using the GPS receiver. You may need to give the GPS a few
minutes to find or get a fix its location.
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How do I know if the GPS is ON?
If your PC is on and the COM port was configured properly, the GPS receiver is on and receiving the
streaming GPS data. This can be verified by opening your mapping software program. In addition, the
Globalsat GPS has a built-in LED status indicator that shows the following:
LED OFF:
GPS receiver is off (no power).
LED ON
(solid): No fix, searching for GPS signals.
LED FLASHING:
Position fix established and GPS signals are being received.
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Why does the GPS not work near buildings and other tall objects?
The GPS uses satellites in the space to find out where it is. Therefore it needs a clear view of the sky. Tall
buildings and other objects that block the receiver’s view to the sky make it infeasible to determine your
location. Sometimes the satellites are not overhead but near the horizon. In these cases the GPS must
have a clear view of the horizon.
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Other Comments
Please allow an adequate amount of time for the GPS receiver’s boot-up (TTF) to complete before
contacting Technical Support.
FCC Notices
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC RF Exposure requirements:
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY
TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2551103
