Bruce M. Conkey
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What interferes with your Garmin Signal.
I think it would be good for everyone to contribute here and share what you have found interferes with your Garmin Signal. Keep in mind we are talking two different signals, GPS and VHF, it would be nice to identify which one you are talking about.
The reason we need to understand these things is so we can eliminate them and the Garmins work to their full potential.
I talk to people everyday that has an issue and Garmin Equipment gets the blame for it, when it is from outside interference or operator error and Garmin has nothing to do with it.
I will start off with some of the things I have seen effect the operation (range mainly) of the Garmin Astro Systems.
1. Most common is loss of vhf signal is due to mainly an antenna problem on the DC 30 or 40 dog collar. If the antenna itself is not breaking down the connection has some corrosion and should be the first thing checked and cleaned.
If its not the collar VHF Signal then it is the Handheld VHF antenna. Many cases it is a crack in the solder connection at the base of the sma connection inside the handheld. This is from over tightening the antenna. Snug is all you need.
Antenna problems usually show up at 200 yards or more. That is a key number to zero in on and identify antenna problems.
2. Many of the lights we use when coonhunting will have an effect on the Garmins. If your loosing your Garmin signal at 500-700 yards, click your light off and see what happens. This is generally 18 volt or higher lights with rheostat switch on the head.
3. Trucks and power cables. Mainly Deer, Yote and Bear Hunters see this. Many of the new trucks with wifi and blue tooth will have an effect on the range of your Garmin if you have a power cable hooked up. Many hunters have this happening and don't realize it.
4. Back to the trucks, if you have your handheld in the center of your truck by your console down low the signal will be affected. Some trucks have darker widow tinting towards the roof and if your antenna ends up there that can affect them also.
5. If you have a day the GPS signal is just awful, before you blame the garmin I suggest google SUN STORMS/SPOTS. There always seem to be one or two days a year this affects things.
6. Power lines and micro wave towers are a signal killer also.
Remember the first thing to do if you have a question mark is determine if it is GPS related or VHF related. Check the GPS signal on the handheld and check the flashing lights on the collar. Those lights and how they flash tell a lot when trouble shooting.
Now what have you seen interfere with your Garmin!!
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