I just purchased a GP1870F and I've had issues with it obtaining a GPS satellite fix.
When I first turned it on it it got a fix although it was showing me moving around quite a bit even though I was tied to a dock. Then, as I cycled power it sometimes would obtain a fix and other times it wouldn't. Finally, it will not obtain a fix at all, even though I tried different configurations (disconnected CANBUS, removed chart, etc). When viewing the satellite page it just showed very weak signals.
From the box it appears to have the latest software release. I've got a vacation in a couple of weeks and I was hoping to have a new chart plotter. I brought the 1870 home with me and will try it here and see if I, for some reason, have different results.
Any suggestions to try?
When I first turned it on it it got a fix although it was showing me moving around quite a bit even though I was tied to a dock. Then, as I cycled power it sometimes would obtain a fix and other times it wouldn't. Finally, it will not obtain a fix at all, even though I tried different configurations (disconnected CANBUS, removed chart, etc). When viewing the satellite page it just showed very weak signals.
From the box it appears to have the latest software release. I've got a vacation in a couple of weeks and I was hoping to have a new chart plotter. I brought the 1870 home with me and will try it here and see if I, for some reason, have different results.
Any suggestions to try?