Golson2210
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Is there anyway to verify the GPS is working on the SDS200? I'm attempting to use the auto locate function with the GPS plugged in however nothing happens and the status bar just sits there.
SDS200 GPS/Auto Locate
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Hit_Factor
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Type in a zip code for someplace many hundreds of miles away.
Plug in GPS and it will change to local systems if working properly.
Plug in GPS and it will change to local systems if working properly.
Set one your display fields to latitude or longitude.
Auto Locate uses the database in the scanner to find where you are not the GPS.
Does GPS flash on the SDS screen when plugged up to the GPS unit if so the GPS is working as should.
Are you using the entire Database when the GPS is plugged in?
Are you using the Favorite List when the GPS is plugged in?
Does GPS flash on the SDS screen when plugged up to the GPS unit if so the GPS is working as should.
Are you using the entire Database when the GPS is plugged in?
Are you using the Favorite List when the GPS is plugged in?
I agree with the zip code method. It's the easiest and least confusing.
The Auto Locate feature is a whole different animal. It is something you would use if you do not have a GPS device. What that feature does is to get the location of the system you are monitoring, as it figures if you are hearing it, you must be close to that location.
The Auto Locate feature is a whole different animal. It is something you would use if you do not have a GPS device. What that feature does is to get the location of the system you are monitoring, as it figures if you are hearing it, you must be close to that location.
Also agree with trying 'zip code confirmation' if trying to verify the GPS is acting properly.
As noted, auto locate tries to determine which trunked systems you're in range of, then guessing a location that can receive them. While that may somewhat useful in a metro area with a number of systems, it may be virtually useless in an outlying or rural area where there may be no active systems, other than a regional or statewide utility company system.
Coolant113
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If you are using the GPS feature with favorite lists, you also need to make sure you turn each favorite lists location option on in Sentinel. It is set to off by default.
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