[Az-Geocaching] GPS: problem locking on enough satellites and more

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Monica,

Some cars actually have a very thin wire mesh in the front windshield. This mesh is part of the design of the safety glass that helps keep the windshield intact so it does not shatter in sharp jagged edges in a collision. If your car is one of these you will find it very difficult to impossible to get a lock from the dash. If it is posible try moving the GPS near a side window which do not have the wire mesh.

WhereRwee?
Ken
 
> These capabilities require however a minimum speed (at which the
> receiver must travel) and thus are ideal for car travel. Unfortunately car
> roof obscures view of the sky and over 95% of time the receiver cannot get a
> lock on enough satellites. (Placing it on a dashboard did not help).