Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
The information shows the status of the GPS receiver as well as the position, speed, time,
date, and direction information. The status indication is the first column of data for each
reading. This is important as it will tell you whether your device is reading enough satel-
lites to get a valid positional calculation. This particular output indicates that even with
your antenna, you are not getting a valid output. This means that your device cannot sense
enough satellites to accurately calculate your current position.
Take the unit outside or at least near a window, and your device should be able to connect
to enough satellites to get a value reading. Also, your display will change to the one seen
in the following screenshot:
The following table offers an explanation of the important columns of data:
Column heading
Explanation
This is the number of satellites that the unit is receiving. This will need to be three for the GPS unit to get a valid posi-
tion.
Stats
Latitude
This is the current latitude reading.
Longitude
This is the current longitude reading.
Alt
This is the current altitude reading.
Course (from
GPS)
This is the current course reading from the GPS.
