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Skyguard GPS lock question

8/8/2014 9:49 PM

Allan Bergan

Joined: 4/21/2013

Posts: 5

Skyguard GPS lock question

Hello, I just got the Skyguard ADS-B package installed in my plane. According to the instructions, the red light on the GPS antenna should be red all the time. Mine is constantly flashing slowly. I havent flown it yet, but it did show overhead traffic while I was on the ground. Is it possble the antenna is bad or should I just fly it first and see what happen On the 720 screen the signal strength for the WAAS is green and the ADSB shows a white bar, Thanks for any help.

8/8/2014 10:20 PM

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Re: Skyguard GPS lock question Modified By on 10/30/2014 7:39:19 PM

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8/9/2014 8:01 AM

Allan Bergan

Joined: 4/21/2013

Posts: 5

Re: Skyguard GPS lock question

Yes it was outside, I will try again this morning and give it more time ,thanks.

8/9/2014 10:17 AM

Shane

Joined: 4/21/2010

Posts: 1709

Re: Skyguard GPS lock question

I just wanted to make sure there was no confusion here. The SkyGaurdTWX GPS antenna will actually blink when it has a GPS signal lock. It is solid, when initializing or not locked on. So, here is a basic outline:

GPS antenna light "Solid" - no GPS lock
GPS antenna light "Blinking" - GPS has position lock.

You can also reference the "Fix Quality" instrument on the iFly. It will show an ADS-B / Green Bar if the SkyGaurdTWX has a GPS lock. I hope this helps.

Shane Woodson
Vice President | Adventure Pilot LLC.

8/9/2014 2:24 PM

Allan Bergan

Joined: 4/21/2013

Posts: 5

Re: Skyguard GPS lock question

Thanks for clearing that up sir. I'll have to double check the documentation to see if I mis read it. Really appreciate all your great products.

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