Gps And Satellite Radio Antennas; Testing The Antenna Installation - Lectronix T7000 Installation Instructions Manual

Connecting The System (cont.)

GPS and Satellite Radio Antennas

The GPS antenna is a push-on connector. Grip the metal connector on the end of the cable and
firmly push it onto the GPS antenna connector on the rear of the unit.
The Satellite antenna is also a push-on connector. Grip the metal connector on the end of the
cable and firmly push it onto the antenna connector on the rear of the Satellite receiver.

Testing the Antenna Installation

Note that to test these antenna installations the truck must be outside and have a direct line of
sight to the sky. Even tree cover may prevent the Satellite and GPS from working properly.
Satellite antenna.
1. With the unit on (refer to the previous section "Testing for Proper Connection of Power
and Speakers" for steps to turn the system on), push the Audio button
of the unit to display the Audio Menu. Select Satellite from the Audio Menu.
2. The signal strength indicator in the upper right of the screen should have most or all bars
active.
3. If the satellite receiver has not been subscribed, the default station will be an
informational/weather station. Regardless, the station should be heard if the antenna is
connected correctly. If the message "Antenna Error" is displayed there is a problem with
the antenna or its connection to the receiver.
GPS antenna.
1. With the unit on (refer to the previous section "Testing for Proper Connection of
Power and Speakers" for steps to turn the system on), push the Navigation button
on the front of the unit. If the Navigation Menu is displayed, touch the View Map
icon on the screen.
2. The signal strength indicator in the upper right of the screen should have most or all
bars active.
3. If the message "Acquiring GPS Signal" is displayed, wait for that message to be
taken off the screen. It may take the GPS up to 2 minutes to acquire GPS signals.
Once the GPS signal has been acquired, the blue Vehicle Triangle on the map
should be shown in the current location of the truck.
4. If the "Acquiring GPS Signal" is displayed for more than 2 minutes, the antenna
installation location may be incorrect (not enough metal under it) or the antenna is
being shielded by a structure, trees, or other obstruction. Insure that the truck has a
clear view of the sky.
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