GPS Issues
01-02-11 | 04:48 PM
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GPS Issues
Hi all,
has anyone had any issues with acquiring satellites on the Edge 800?
My flat seems to be in a GPS dead zone in London. I can't get any GPS signal indoors (obviously), but when I go into my back garden to get my bike, the device refuses to move past 2 GPS signal bars. Typically, I only get full signal when I cycle down the road for a bit..
(I should note that this only happens at my flat, if I turn the Garmin on anywhere else it's fine).
Problem is, I'm having trouble starting courses where I live (because I can't get the GPS signal)...
Thanks
has anyone had any issues with acquiring satellites on the Edge 800?
My flat seems to be in a GPS dead zone in London. I can't get any GPS signal indoors (obviously), but when I go into my back garden to get my bike, the device refuses to move past 2 GPS signal bars. Typically, I only get full signal when I cycle down the road for a bit..
(I should note that this only happens at my flat, if I turn the Garmin on anywhere else it's fine).
Problem is, I'm having trouble starting courses where I live (because I can't get the GPS signal)...
Thanks
01-02-11 | 04:54 PM
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From: Georgia
Bikes: N-1 where N = number needed
Reception is based on visible sky. The more sky you can see the more satellites your GPS can acquire. Satellites are not geo synchronous and move pretty quickly relative to your position. Usually only one or two are near your zenith. Urban environments are not GPS friendly. Generally one unobstructed horizon is a good thing for initial acquisition.
