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  1. 01-15-2017, 05:43 PM #1
    mgd7922
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    GPS can't find signal

    Hey,
    I just installed my Echomap 53dv on the front of my boat. I turned it on hoping to play around with the map, but it can't seem to find a gps signal. From what I have found online sometimes if the unit hasn’t been powered on in a while it takes some time to find the signal, I left it on over an hour and nothing. Now I’m in the backyard, not on water, but I don’t see how that would make a difference. Any suggestions? Also, does anyone have a phone number for garmin? I can’t find one.
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    #2 01-15-2017, 06:07 PM
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    #3 01-15-2017, 09:05 PM
    Yeah, time to call customer support. It should get a lock in maybe 10 minutes max.
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    #4 01-16-2017, 10:54 AM
    So, I felt pretty dumb after calling customer support. I guess maybe the GPS signal isn't as strong as I thought. I had the boat under a shed and I have tall cedar trees around the border of my backyard. I pulled the boat out to the front yard and had a full signal.
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    #5 01-16-2017, 10:57 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by mgd7922 View Post
    So, I felt pretty dumb after calling customer support. I guess maybe the GPS signal isn't as strong as I thought. I had the boat under a shed and I have tall cedar trees around the border of my backyard. I pulled the boat out to the front yard and had a full signal.
    Yep, you have to have line of sight with the sky ;)
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