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View Results by Topic  All Topics  Unit Information  Automotive  GPS  Radar  Automotive FAQs  Endura FAQs  GPS FAQs  HDS FAQs  Mapping FAQs  Software FAQs  Troubleshooting FAQs  NMEA 2000  Aviation Information  GPS Information  More Topics...	50 Results Found in All Topics 1 - 25 of 50 Sort by:  Relevancy Date Modified Q: Why won't my unit track satellites? (GPS PA) Answer: Be sure the GPS receiver (antenna) has a clear view of the sky. In some cases, it may take a few minutes to lock onto position. 98.0 Related Topics: Troubleshooting FAQs (1), TroubleShooting (1) Q: My GPS data will not transfer to another unit. (GPS PA) Answer: There are more than one version of the .usr format. Save the data in version 2.0 and it should work in all units. 57.8 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (11), GPS Information (12) GPS Modules Answer: Channels for Satellite Tracking 16 for GPS Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/units/Lowrance/GPS/Lowrance Modules pub.htm HTML (171K) 57.7 Related Topics: Unit Information/GPS (3), GPS Information (12) GPS Modules Answer: Channels for Satellite Tracking 12 for GPS; 2 for WAAS Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/units/Lowrance/GPS/Lowrance Modules pub.htm HTML (171K) 57.7 Related Topics: Unit Information/GPS (3), GPS Information (12) GPS Modules Answer: Channels for Satellite Tracking 5 for GPS Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/units/Lowrance/GPS/Lowrance Modules pub.htm HTML (171K) 57.7 Related Topics: Unit Information/GPS (3), GPS Information (12) GPS Answer: With a Handheld GPS unit, a remote antenna enables you to place the unit in a pocket and still track your position. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/GPS.htm HTML (149K) 53.3 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (11), GPS Information (12) GPS Answer: With a fixed mount GPS, an external antenna allows you to mount the display unit in a cabin or under a roof and still track the satellites with the placement of the antenna under the open sky. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/GPS.htm HTML (149K) 53.2 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (11), GPS Information (12) Remote Antenna Information Answer: If the GPS unit has trouble locking onto satellite signals inside the vehicle, test the unit outside the car. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 53.2 Remote Antenna Information Answer: In other words, while the RAA-3 boosts the satellite signal reception, it also draws power from the GPS unit. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 48.7 Remote Antenna Information Answer: The RAA-3 has an internal amplifier that boosts the satellite signal received by the GPS unit. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 48.7 Remote Antenna Information Answer: These models may prevent a GPS unit from receiving satellite signals and establishing a "lock." Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 48.6 Remote Antenna Information Answer: Caution: If you do not connect the external antenna to the GPS unit correctly it could prevent the unit from receiving satellite signals with the external antenna. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 48.0 Remote Antenna Information Answer: Inside a vehicle, a GPS unit can sometimes maintain satellite lock while resting on the seat beside you but we don't recommend this for optimum performance. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 47.9 Remote Antenna Information Answer: If a GPS unit has difficulty receiving satellite signals you can use an optional external antenna. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Accessories/FA8_and_RAA3_Product_Bulletin_041007.pdf PDF (599K) 47.9 MapCreate 7 Quick Start Guide Answer: Follow the instructions in your GPS manual for loading the MMC or SD card into your unit. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/Software/MapCreate/MapCreate7.0_Quick_Start.pdf PDF (371K) 47.7 GPS Tutorial Answer: In other words, the GPS unit simply measures the travel time of the signals transmitted from the satellites, then multiplies them by the speed of light to determine exactly how far the unit is from every satellite it's sampling. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/referencedocs/Tutorials/GPS.htm HTML (12K) 43.5 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (11), GPS Information (12) GPS Answer: Why is my unit not locking onto satellites? What units are radar compatible? What are the different Grid / Coordinate Systems available for current GPS units? What are the different Map Datums available for current GPS units? Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/GPS.htm HTML (149K) 43.2 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (11), GPS Information (12) LCX NMEA interconnection Answer: It is possible to connect 2 LCX series model combination sonar/gps units together via the NMEA ports to transfer satellite information from a single GPS module receiver to more than one unit. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/referencedocs/pinouts/LCX_nmea_interconnection.pdf PDF (98K) 43.0 Lowrance GPS FAQs Answer: Why is my unit not locking on to any satellites? Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Lowrance_GPS_FAQ.htm HTML (26K) 42.8 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (11) GPS Answer: Yes, all of our GPS units have internal memory that stores all recorded waypoints, trails, routes, and icons when you shut the unit off. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/GPS.htm HTML (149K) 42.8 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (11), GPS Information (12) XOG Unit, Manual, and Accessory Information Answer: Why won't my unit lock onto satellites? Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/units/Automotive/XOGpub.htm HTML (23K) 42.6 Related Topics: Unit Information (5), Unit Information/Automotive (1) Glossary of Terms Answer: Amount of time required for a GPS unit to lock onto 3 satellites to provide a 2D fix (latitude and longitude) of present position. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/referencedocs/Glossary_terms.htm HTML (31K) 42.6 Related Topics: Glossary of Terms (2) How to Create a Scout Perimeter Answer: As you walk, the unit will track your Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/GPS/Create a Scout Perimeter.htm HTML (2K) 42.5 GPS Tutorial Answer: GPS uses satellite ranging to triangulate your position. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/referencedocs/Tutorials/GPS.htm HTML (12K) 38.5 Related Topics: GPS FAQs (11), GPS Information (12) Lowrance Automotive FAQs Answer: Check the status on the "GPS Status" (satellites) page. Allow about 20 minutes for the unit to lock on to the satellites. Try doing a "Reset Options" on the unit. Location: http://primus.lowrance.com/icr/FAQS/Lowrance_Automotive_FAQ.htm HTML (19K) 38.2 Related Topics: Automotive FAQs (1) 1 - 25 of 50 Please enter a proper email address in the highlighted fields below: How useful did you find the above list?   Excellent Poor No Opinion Comments: (Please include your unit model.) Your Email: What You Told Us So Far Searching All Topics Show Answers: Individually Grouped by document Grouped related answers
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