Globalsat USB GPS receivers provide standard NMEA data for mapping software to use and convert to coordinates. Data from the
How accurate is the GPS?
The
What is ideal GPS environment?
The GPS requires an open, clear view of the sky. Buildings, covered parking areas, tunnels and dense foliage can cause the GPS receiver to be unable to get a location fix.
If you are parked in a covered parking lot or near a tall building, it is recommended that you drive away until you have a clear view of the sky before using the
How do I know if the GPS is ON?
Your USB GPS must be plugged into your laptop’s USB port to get power. If your PC is on and the COM port was configured properly, the GPS receiver is on and receiving the streaming GPS data. This can be verified by opening your mapping software program. In addition, the Globalsat USB GPS has a
LED OFF: GPS receiver is off (no power).
LED ON (solid): No fix, searching for GPS signals.
LED FLASHING: Position fix established and GPS signals are being received.
Why does the GPS not work near buildings and other tall objects?
The GPS uses satellites in the space to find out where it is. Therefore it needs a clear view of the sky. Tall buildings and other objects that block the receiver’s view to the sky make it infeasible to determine your location. Sometimes the satellites are not overhead but near the horizon. In these cases the GPS must have a clear view of the horizon.
8. CONTACT INFORMATION
Globalsat Technology Corporation (Taiwan) www.globalsat.com.tw
service@globalsat.com.tw
USGlobalsat, Inc.
www.usglobalsat.com
sales@globalsat.com
Technical Support (North America)
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