GNSS question

Roger

Can I use an extension cable with the gnss antenna? Window and radio are over 15 feet apart. All I see is the flashing yellow led.
Using an 8600M.

David Decoons, wo2x

yes. I use a 15 ft SMA male to female I bought on Amazon.

73 Dave wo2x

W2ECK

So I have tried the GNSS dongle in 3 different locations in the shack, with no joy. I have another radio which its GPS dongle connects fairly quickly and a WSPR transmitter that connects almost immediately. ( BTW It seemed like GNSS did connect occasionally when I first got 8600 and before latest firmware update)

So any suggestions?

Should I but an extension cable mentioned earlier and get closer to window?

running V 4.1.5 on a Win 11 pc.

73 Paul w2eck

Trucker

Closer to windows will definitely help depending on which direction they face. The short time I had a 8600M before returning it, I put the GNSS receiver in a northwest facing window. It didn't take long for it to find and lock on to several satellites. But, if I just sat it on a shelf above the table my radio was sitting on, it rarely would get a lock.

James

WD5GWY

W2ECK

I just ordered an 18 ft extension cable - we'll see if that helps. thanks for response.

Still curious why the GNSS dongle doesn't connect and my others do sitting on same desktop?

73 Paul w2eck

Trucker

Part of the problem might be the difference between the different satellite systems being used with your other equipment. GNSS ,if I remember correctly, uses a different set of satellites than other GPS systems.

James

WD5GWY

W2ECK

Well that helps understand - thanks

73 Paul w2eck

W2ECK

Got the extension cable - that solved my problem = have at the window now and connects quite quickly

Tnx for the help

73 Paul w2eck

Gord-VA7GP

@Trucker said: GNSS ,if I remember correctly, uses a different set of satellites than other GPS systems.

Yes.

GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) = GLONASS = Russian

KD0RC

GPS is a subset of GNSS.