User Guide

Garmin G1000 MFD Pilot’s Guide for the Mooney M20M & M20R 190-00448-00 Rev. A
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AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP
GPS Signal Strength
The Satellite Status Page can be helpful in trouble-
shooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to poor satel-
lite coverage or installation problems. Refer to this page
occasionally to monitor GPS receiver performance and
establish a normal pattern for system operation. Should
problems occur at a later date, it may be helpful to have
an established baseline from which to compare.
As the GPS receiver locks onto satellites, a signal
strength bar is displayed for each satellite in view, with
the appropriate satellite number (01-32) underneath each
bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three
stages:
• No signal strength bars - the receiver is looking
for the satellites indicated.
• Hollow signal strength bars - the receiver has
found the satellites and is collecting data.
• Solid signal strength bars - the receiver has col
-
lected the necessary data and the satellites are
ready for use.
• Checkered signal strength bars - the receiver has
excluded the satellite (FDE).
To select the GPS receiver for which data is
displayed:
1. Select the GPS Status Page.
2. Press the
GPS1 softkey for the display of infor-
mation pertaining to GPS1 or press the
GPS2
softkey for the display of information pertaining
to GPS2.
Figure 8.10.8 GPS Signal Strength