Re: [Paparazzi-devel] Gps sensitivity problem

[David Carlson]

Orientation is also very important with that GS407 unit.  I was not 
getting a lock with it outdoors in clear skies when I had it 90 degrees 
off (the helical sensor was horizontal).  You need to have the helical 
sensor (with the amplifier chip) pointed directly at the sky.  I thought 
orientation didn't matter with the helical antenna, but it certainly does.

Buzz

On 06/16/2011 06:39 AM, Chris wrote:
> I apologize for my previous message's subject
> (gps problem), i was at work and i had many things on my mind.
> I will try again in an open space but all other gps units i had could 
> lock or at least receive something
> at the same location where i tried this one, the only difference was 
> the overcast weather
> with rain clouds.
> Maybe the gps receiver is affected by heavy clouds i don't know.
> The gps unit is the GS407 from Sparkfun and it is brand new.
> Just to be safe i ordered one of the Paparazzi designed GPS units from 
> David as it looks to me
> that quality control is lacking those days when it comes to mass 
> produced units.
> Thank you all for the help/suggestions.
> Chris
>
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