Getting Satellite Signals
After you turn on the 76CS Plus, the unit automati-
cally begins searching for satellites. It may take a few
minutes to acquire satellites and display your current
location on the map. Be patient as the unit acquires
satellite data. To get signals more quickly, be sure you
have a clear view of the sky.
NOTE:
While acquiring satellites, the Map page
may display the wrong location, such as China.
This does not mean your unit has the wrong data
loaded; it simply means you need to wait a few
more minutes to acquire satellites and find your
current location.
Viewing GPS Status
The Satellite page provides a visual reference of satel-
lite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. The sky
view and signal strength bars give an indication of
what satellites are being tracked. Press the
PAGE
key
to view the Satellite page.
While the receiver is gathering satellite signals and
establishing your position fix, “Locating Satellites” is
displayed on the Satellite page.
As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength
bar appears for each satellite in view, with the satel-
lite’s number below the bar. Numbers above 33 indi-
cate WAAS satellites.
The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three
stages:
•
No signal strength bar
—the receiver is look-
ing for the satellite indicated.
•
Empty signal strength bar
—the receiver has
found the satellite and is collecting data.
•
Solid signal strength bar
—the receiver has
collected the necessary data from the satellite.
As soon as the 76CS Plus has collected the necessary
data from the satellites to calculate a fix, the status
field indicates the status of the receiver. The unit then
updates its position, date, and time.
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