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GNSS question

Roger
Roger Member ✭
in FLEX-8000 Signature Series
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.

Answers

  • David Decoons, wo2x
    David Decoons, wo2x Member, Super Elmer Moderator

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

    73 Dave wo2x

  • W2ECK
    W2ECK Member ✭✭

    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
    Trucker Member ✭✭✭✭

    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
    W2ECK Member ✭✭

    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
    Trucker Member ✭✭✭✭

    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
    W2ECK Member ✭✭

    Well that helps understand - thanks

    73 Paul w2eck

  • W2ECK
    W2ECK Member ✭✭

    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
    Gord-VA7GP Member ✭✭✭

    @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
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    GPS is a subset of GNSS.

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