how do we improve GPS signal?It is too slow to acquire signal!
231505
I have no idea it says it should be placed in the dash as far forward as possible
2127631
I couldn't get it to pick up anything. I returned it. I bought the app DishPointer Pro for my android and point it at the sky to find the 3 DirecTV HD satellites. We live in RV and move often. I have Direct's SlimLine dish for Genie, and I can have a signal within 5 minutes using the DishPointer Pro app.
1128183
Mike, I agree what Garmin said made no sense, but it is working today. So who knows what really happened. Where did you get those other updates for the traffic receiver?
2086584
I doubt it. I have found the device very unreliable. Half the time it will not pick up a GPS signal.
1801668
I do NOT believe there is. I am using their "Content Manager" to keep my content GPS updated and it's as slow as the first day I got it. Many times I've already passed a road and/or executed a turn by a couple of seconds before my position is actually recognized (and I am talking about suburbs with no building obstructions.) If you are reading this before purchase, do yourself a favor and consider something else.
986497
I would suggest a couple of things. Check for power. Check that you are receiving a satellite signal. Do you have Garmin Express loaded on your computer? Are you connecting to your computer correctly with USB cable? If you are still having trouble, go to garmin.com, register the unit, and contact support. It's just a phone call away:)
1836214
I know exactly what you mean. I had the very same problem. I keep setting it to 80 % brightness and about 3 mim, later it would revert back to 20 %. I called customer service, she had me to get into my car and power up the GPS and she got me up and running at 70% bightness and it has been there ever since (two months ago).Don't fret garmin heip is just a phone call away. Charlie Hubert
1655925
One way I think that you can use FM transmiier. Connect it to your GPS and listen direction/Mp3 on FM!!
1208592
I have had it take a little while, but this is really going to vary based on your location in relation to the satellite signal. I notice if I stand still with my arm up like I am looking at the time it works much faster. If you are tying your shoes and what not while it locks in, it's going to take longer.
1825455
Using the latest ipilot with GPS. The ipilot is slow to update course corrections therefore you are off course as much as 30 feet!!!
1483462
I think I may understand your issue; the satellite signal strength changes over and over even though you're not moving. My particular unit takes some time now and again to finally latch on to a satellite signal. I've never really watched nor been concerned with the signal strength since the unit seems to be functioning perfectly. You don't mention your surroundings, however. I can tell you that inner city with all of the signal-blocking tall buildings for the GPS to deal with, I have had the unit be unusable. Is it possible this is contributing to your signal strength variations?
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So...whats the question? lol Anyway, try going somewhere else and seeing if it gets a signal? Could be trees, buildings, a mountain, whatever blocking it from getting a signal. I often have trouble getting a signal at my home since there's a mountain behind my house. But if I go just 1 or 2 houses down the street I can get a signal pretty fast. Have the same issue with cell phone reception.
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I agee it is better. My cellphone signal is otheriwse abysmal and this device picks up the signal from the nearest tower and does very well. (That's why it needs to lock into a GPS when you first set it up, so that it can figure out where it is, and thereby figure out where the closest/strongest cell tower is located.)
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I believe it always needs a GPS signal to operate properly. My recollection is that the GPS antenna comes plugged in, inside of a cover on the unit. If the unit is by a window and has a good view of the sky, its possible it can consistently obtain GPS reception. If the unit is away from a window, the GPS antenna could be removed from the unit and there was a cable that can be used to connect the GPS antenna to the unit. The antenna could then be by the window for reception, while the unit itself is further away from the window.
2020938
try turning it completely around in opposite direction or change its position and rescan. Sometimes I can pick up more stations after rescanning. It could also be you are too far away from the stations. Good luck
2019919
If you already have a GPS signsl no, this will only help with the GPS signal.
704937
the best way is to be near a signal when you open the map app, keep it open. then when you drive away it will work as long as you do not close the app. That's the free type. A paid for download will be better though and that will be the same with all stand alone GPS units unless you use a built in street map one. But the dual will work great!!