Does this always need a GPS signal to function or can it just be near a window during initial setup and then moved to a basement or interior closet?
602814
I believe it must remain in the window, because every time there is a power outage, I needs to find the satellites again
602815
Sorry, don't know I kept the antenna near the window after initial acquisition...
602816
I have never gone out of my way to put this unit in a window. It has always been on a shelf 7 feet off the floor on the first floor, and approx. 8 feet from an exterior wall with a window.Unlike the Sirius XM antenna that I used to have that had to sit on the window sill in a specific orientation.
1692090
Yes, as long as you postion the GPS unit close enough to a window it can detect the satilite signal. Otherwise, the structure you are in will prevent the unit from detecting the signal and will tell you that on the screen.
180773
The unit goes thru a boot-up process, which can take several minutes. During that procedure it must connect to the internet AND acquire the GPS satellite thru an antenna that is typically stuck to the inside glass of a window. The GPS antenna has a generously long cord. The GPS is required so that any 911 calls can give your location to enhanced 911 (E911) response centers if you ever have to dial 911. The unit IS dead to all calls without the GPS because it will not boot up.
1898085
Maybe you need only to wait until it finds your location? Or maybe it is having trouble getting a signal? I haven't used the GPS myself. I tried a few online searches to find instructions, but really didn't find anything useful. Ground EFX does have its own website though, where you can speak to a representative or ask questions. (Groundefx.com) I hope you find your answers soon so that there would be no problems making an exchange if it is defective. Good luck. I will be back to give a better answer if I can find one.
2019921
If the unit currently isn't near a window, the external device will help. I have used the external antenna in two locations -- one with the antenna right at the window, and the second with the antenna outside mounted on the side of the building. Both situations were resolved with the external antenna.
217477
no, it just logs its position, however, when plugged on the PC, it can inform your current location.
1392969
If your only goal is to get a better signal by placing this in the window as opposed to next to you, that should work. This product is not an upgrade over internal GPS chips in most of the high end devices.
1893049
hi, an update on my previous note...I used the locator/intercom feature with my husband. He answered his phone in the basement and it came through the intercom. Thanks for making me aware of this feature!
643708
The GPS doesn't work at all indoors. You would only be able to get time and heart rate data indoor.
952120
Not sure. I am in an apartment building and did have to put the receiver near a window to get stronger signals. Mounting in attic may be best bet. Sorry couldn't help more.
291931
Yes. But if it is used in a basement, you may need to place it above ground level to get a signal. (That is what happened to us. Not a big deal for us.)
298970
Not really. It needs line of sight. It can go though windows with no issue though.
227672
The motion detector range is about 15 feet to 20 feet but if you place one in barn the wireless signal should work no problem. Plus I believe Fortress makes a booster panel to increase the signal. Maybe you could mount the booster outside and that would work even better. My furthest sensor is about 80 feet and it works through my house over my garage and shed.
1877333
You need one repeater in between any number of signal devices and your control center, not one per device or one per zone on the control center. For example, I placed the control center upstairs and found that two of the door/window sensors and the motion sensor downstairs did not always communicate with it successfully. We bought one signal repeater and plugged it in near the problem devices, and now they all communicate with the control center without any problems. Note that the door/window sensors and the motion sensor were assigned to different zones.
1883067
According to what I read sometimes an external antenna is a good thing if the GPS has as obstruction between it and the sky (ie under a dash or a canopy). I chose to not take a chance and avoided the problem by mounting mine outside my dash.
1212374
yes, as long as you have the sensor and the locator and you have it set up.
631046
It gives location by making your pc into a GPS unit. Basically an "antenna" for your pc.