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8. Why can't I get a satellite reading the first time I use Pocket CoPilot?

  1. The first time the GPS receiver is used it takes approximately 5 minutes to acquire a fix (but may take as long as 15 minutes). Once initialized, the unit should acquire satellite signals in 90 seconds or less in the future.
  2. When the GPS unit is first initialized it can take several minutes for the receiver to locate the satellites in orbit. Be sure that the GPS receiver has an unobstructed view of the sky. Trees, buildings, and other obstacles are capable of blocking the satellite signals.