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Hello there,
As GPS units are used, data is gathered which helps them acquire satellites quickly at the start of each use. If a device is used daily it should be able to acquire satellites in a minute or less. Using a GPS device while it is outdoors with a clear view of the entire sky is the ideal condition for acquiring satellites. Please know that there can be several different factors that may cause a GPS unit to not acquire satellites:
If your unit is trying to acquire satellites for the first time, it may take longer than normal to establish an initial position. If the unit is powered on and outdoors with a clear view of the sky this should not take more than 3-5 minutes.
If your unit has not been used for an extended period of time (more than a month), it may take 3-5 minutes to acquire satellites.
If your unit is indoors, it may not acquire satellites. Even standing next to a window indoors will block a majority of the sky which is needed for a device to locate and lock onto a satellite signal.
If you have just finished updating the software in your unit or you have performed a master reset, your unit may take 3-5 minutes to acquire while outdoors as the data that is used to locate satellites may have been erased.
If your unit has traveled over 500 miles while turned off or not tracking your travel, it may take 3-5 minutes to acquire even in ideal conditions.
If your vehicle has a protective coating on its windshield or electronic devices which interfere with the unit receiving signal, your unit may need an external antenna* in order to acquire satellites.
If you suspect this to be an issue, try taking the unit outside of the vehicle with a clear view of the sky for 3-5 minutes so that the unit can acquire satellites. If your unit loses satellites once moved back into your vehicle you will most likely need an external antenna*.
If your unit is still having trouble acquiring satellites, please ensure that it has the latest version of operating software by using our WebUpdater program. Once your unit is updated please allow the unit to acquire satellites outdoors in a stationary position with a clear view of the sky.
*Note: Some units may not be compatible with an external antenna. Please check the Compatible Devices tab on the external antenna's page to see if your unit is listed.
Hope this was helpful to you.
Goodluck
Elect_Comp
Hello there and happy new year
If Your Unit Cannot Acquire Satellite Signals
For your Garmin GPS unit to acquire the satellite signals it needs to function properly, the unit must be taken outside, away from mountains, tall buildings
and heavy foliage where it can get a clear view of the sky. Keep the
unit stationary for several minutes while the GPS unit acquires the
necessary satellite signals.It may take several minutes for the unit to locate a good solid signal
OK
Hope this is very helpful please keep me posted on this ok? Best regards Michael
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As GPS units are used, data is gathered which
helps them acquire satellites quickly at the start of each use. If a device is
used daily it should be able to acquire satellites in a minute or less. Using a
GPS device while it is outdoors with a clear view of the entire sky is the
ideal condition for acquiring satellites. Please know that there can be several
different factors that may cause a GPS unit to not acquire satellites:
If your unit is trying
to acquire satellites for the first time, it may take longer than normal
to establish an initial position. If the unit is powered on and outdoors
with a clear view of the sky this should not take more than 3-5 minutes.
If your unit has not
been used for an extended period of time (more then a month), it may take
3-5 minutes to acquire satellites.
If your unit is indoors,
it may not acquire satellites. Even standing next to a window indoors will
block a majority of the sky which is needed for a device to locate and
lock onto a satellite signal.
If you have just
finished updating the software in your unit or you have performed a master
reset, your unit may take 3-5 minutes to acquire while outdoors as the
data that is used to locate satellites may have been erased.
If your unit has
traveled over 500 miles while turned off or not tracking your travel, it
may take 3-5 minutes to acquire even in ideal conditions.
If your vehicle has a
protective coating on its windshield or electronic devices which interfere
with the unit receiving signal, your unit may need an external antenna* in
order to acquire satellites.
If you suspect this to
be an issue, try taking the unit outside of the vehicle with a clear view
of the sky for 3-5 minutes so that the unit can acquire satellites. If
your unit loses satellites once moved back into your vehicle you will
most likely need an external antenna*.
If your unit is still having trouble acquiring
satellites, please ensure that it has the latest version of operating software
by using our WebUpdater program. Once
your unit is updated please allow the unit to acquire satellites outdoors in a
stationary position with a clear view of the sky.
Your location is very critical. The receiver must see atleast 3 satellites to give you a good reading. You can't be inside a building, under a wide canope, in a tunnel, under dense folage, or anything else that would block most of the satellites. Get in a open field and try it again.
Make sure you are not moving. This way it can triangulate better. Wait for it to recognize at least 3 satellites. Then cruise as you wish as soon as it is synced with the satellites. Also, be sure that you are on an open field with minimal aerial hindrances.
Your problem is normal to all GPS devices. It does take time to acquire satellite signal.
Make sure you are not moving and that you are on an open field with minimal aerial hindrances. It takes time for the GPS unit to acquire satellite signal and makes it difficult to acquire when you are moving so make sure you stop at an open are till it syncs with at least 3 satellites.
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As GPS units are used, data is gathered which
helps them acquire satellites quickly at the start of each use. If a device is
used daily it should be able to acquire satellites in a minute or less. Using a
GPS device while it is outdoors with a clear view of the entire sky is the
ideal condition for acquiring satellites. Please know that there can be several
different factors that may cause a GPS unit to not acquire satellites:
If your unit is trying
to acquire satellites for the first time, it may take longer than normal
to establish an initial position. If the unit is powered on and outdoors
with a clear view of the sky this should not take more than 3-5 minutes.
If your unit has not
been used for an extended period of time (more then a month), it may take
3-5 minutes to acquire satellites.
If your unit is indoors,
it may not acquire satellites. Even standing next to a window indoors will
block a majority of the sky which is needed for a device to locate and
lock onto a satellite signal.
If you have just
finished updating the software in your unit or you have performed a master
reset, your unit may take 3-5 minutes to acquire while outdoors as the
data that is used to locate satellites may have been erased.
If your unit has
traveled over 500 miles while turned off or not tracking your travel, it
may take 3-5 minutes to acquire even in ideal conditions.
If your vehicle has a
protective coating on its windshield or electronic devices which interfere
with the unit receiving signal, your unit may need an external antenna* in
order to acquire satellites.
If you suspect this to
be an issue, try taking the unit outside of the vehicle with a clear view
of the sky for 3-5 minutes so that the unit can acquire satellites. If
your unit loses satellites once moved back into your vehicle you will
most likely need an external antenna*.
If your unit is still having trouble acquiring
satellites, please ensure that it has the latest version of operating software
by using our WebUpdater program. Once
your unit is updated please allow the unit to acquire satellites outdoors in a
stationary position with a clear view of the sky.
I experienced the same problem about acquiring satellite signal even when it's a clear sunny day. After 30 mintues, it was still searching!
The unit appeared to have "stuck" in this acquiring mode. The following worked for me:
1) open the GPS antenna
2) press the bottom left screen while holding the power button to turn the unit on
3) enter maintenace mode
4) select diagnostics
5) clear error report, do NOT clear any user data
6) restart unit the usual way
My GPS 350 was able to acquire satellite signal in less than 1 minute after the above steps were taken.
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