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Initial Startup
During the initial start up of the Phoenix 300, the GPS receiver will search for satellites and download almanac
data necessary for operation. The initial start up may take up to 15 minutes.
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Make sure the antenna is connected to the receiver before powering up the receiver.
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Connect power to the Phoenix 300 receiver and verify that the front panel display is illuminated.
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Connect the serial cable provided between the Phoenix 300 receiver and any peripheral equipment.
Subscription Services
If a correction source requiring a subscription will be used with the Phoenix 300 receiver, contact the service
provider or a local Raven dealer for additional assistance with activating the subscription.
Note:
When using the OmniSTAR DGPS correction service in North America, call OmniSTAR at 888-
883-8476 to activate the OmniSTAR subscription.
Phoenix 300 receivers with GPS engine firmware OEM 6.400 or newer are not compatible with
OmniSTAR correction services. Contact a local Raven dealer for information on correction
services available for Phoenix 300 receivers.
Normal Operation
After the initial start up, the receiver will operate in "Normal Mode." The receiver will acquire satellites, or
converge, within a few minutes after subsequent power ups. Depending upon the source of differential
corrections, the Phoenix 300 should be ready for operation within a few minutes.
Note:
Additional time may be required for specific correction sources and current conditions.
Convergence times may also be affected by configuration of the Phoenix 300. Please review
Chapter 4, Configuration Menus, and understand the settings for the specific correction source
which will be used during field operations.
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The Slingshot
network. Once the Slingshot Field Hub™ is powered up, it will automatically connect to the
Slingshot wireless service (if activated) and begin transmitting the appropriate level corrections to
the Phoenix 300 receiver within a few minutes.
Be aware of possible satellite obstructions which may interfere with GPS operation. Refer to the Sources of
Error section on page 3 for a review of possible sources of DGPS interference.
Note:
For high precision performance, watch the Horizontal Dilution of Precision (HDOP) value should
be 2.5 or less. See the GPS Display Menu section on page 15 for more information.
Manual No. 016-0171-548 Rev. C
GS and RTK services are constantly streaming corrections over the cellular
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