Check GPS Reception
Use the instructions in this section to confirm the control head has GPS reception.
1. Press and hold the VIEW key.
2. Select System > GPS Diagnostic View.
Confirm Fix Type is shown as Enhanced or 3D.
Confirm that the latitude/longitude position readout is displayed.
active satellite signal strength (yellow)
monitored satellite
signal strength
(gray)
fix type shown as
enhanced
latitude/longitude
position
GPS Reception: The sky chart displays the satellite number and signal strength bar.
GPS Fix Type: reported as No Fix, 2D Fix, 3D Fix, or Enhanced. An Enhanced Fix has been augmented using information from
WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS.
HDOP (the Horizontal Dilution of Precision): a GPS system parameter which depends on the current satellite configuration.
HDOP is used to calculate the Estimated Position Error.
NOTE: To manually change your GPS source, see Manage your Control Head.
Getting Started
Reviewing GPS Reception
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