GPS
GPS
GPS Info
Info
Information
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Setup
Setup
Setup
GPS Information
GPS Information from Globalsat Technology Corporation is included
to provide a troubleshooting tool for any GPS problems that might be
encountered. It runs on a Pocket PC or a PC. It can be used to reset
the GPS device and provides analysis data about a fix. It can also be
used to enable WAAS on the GPS device. It does not report whether
WAAS is in use. WAAS is an augmentation system that can provide
increased accuracy in some situations. It is generally not needed for
road navigation, particular when road lock is in use by the program.
WAAS takes one of the GPS satellite positions from the receiver so
you cannot use 12 satellites when WAAS is in use. The
implementation supports corrections for signal errors but does not
support WAAS ranging where the WAAS satellite could be used to
substitute for the 12th satellite.
The program is available on the CDROM and can be used to install
both the pc and the pocket pc versions.
Setup
The opening screen for GPS
Info is the place where the
connection to the GPS unit is
performed. Only one program
can be attached to a GPS unit
at any one time. If a connection
cannot be established check
and ensure that some other
software is not running or has
access to the GPS tied up. The
setup page permits some
control over the GPS itself. The
commands include:
•
The Cold Start button will
reset the GPS and require
a cold start. This could take
some time so only do this
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