Why does my GPS status switches between “Position Fix” and “Acquiring Satellites”?
The receiver requires direct visual contact with the GPS satellites in order to receive signals and correctly determine your position. A variety of factors can interfere and cause your receiver to momentarily lost its position fix. Some of these factors include: • Metallic materials like the roof of a car that may block signals. • Narrow streets between tall buildings that reduce the field of view of the receiver. • Glass surfaces that can sometimes lead to reflections of the satellite signals, impairing the receivers performance. • Dense foliage can hinder reception due to the water in the leaves.
