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I have an etrex Legend. Resently have had problems get it to track satellites. I have put in new batteries. It appears to turn on find as I can go through different funtions. Things just don't work because their isn't satellite tracking.

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    Yep, same problem with Garmin not able to capture satellites. Clouds are not the problem. Device is the problem. Anyone know what is going on?

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You need to be in a open area with no clouds will help too

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