Magellan gps 300 problems

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By flashkaz April 10, in General geocaching topics. I just purchased a Magellan I know it's an older model, but I have heard even older models can be good for starters. I'm not the most technically inclined person, but the doesn't seem to work as it should. I'm hoping someone can tell me if I'm doing something wrong. It seems to take forever to get a fix on all three satellites, and impossible in NYC. The batteries are fresh, and I hold the device well away from my body.

Magellan gps 300 problems

Hearing that the admins do not like people re-posting an article from elsewhere, I have the below links to articles posted as a courtesy. The problem is Magellan will usually not get satellites upon a short term off suspend period. If one holds the off button down for 5 seconds, it turns it off. Turn it back on and it will find satellites within 30 seconds and lock on. If the satellite list has 10, definitely 11 or 12 full list then it will get a satellite, then lock on within seconds. I have noticed if the Magellan is in this suspend mode as the car is off, for overnight, the next day it will get a satellite lock just fine. The problem is more the short term off cycle. Off for a minute, 15, or an hour, then back in the car and nope, no satellites locked on. Turn off, then back on, its fixed. I have had some people say maybe it is the satellites have moved on. Nope, it can have 9 satellites locked on green and see 11 total. Turn off the car suspend mode , restart in a minute or two and Magellan is lost. We have driven 20 minutes, stopping at stop lights, and still no satellite lock. Reboot the Magellan and its back to normal again. Has anyone called the manufacturer?

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At Fixya. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated. Try leaving the batteries out overnight. Mine was April 4, as default. It pcked up all seven satellites in 20 minutes. This is what I did to get mine going again.

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Magellan gps 300 problems

By flashkaz April 10, in General geocaching topics. I just purchased a Magellan I know it's an older model, but I have heard even older models can be good for starters. I'm not the most technically inclined person, but the doesn't seem to work as it should. I'm hoping someone can tell me if I'm doing something wrong. It seems to take forever to get a fix on all three satellites, and impossible in NYC.

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I have noticed if the Magellan is in this suspend mode as the car is off, for overnight, the next day it will get a satellite lock just fine. At least that is my understanding. Send an email to sb askwoody. Clear editor. It requires a card of 2GB or less loaded with Magellan mapping software. Then I went for the and never had a problem. It's worth a thousand words. If I hold the power button down while rebooting, it shuts off. Follow View Profile. Mail will not be published required :. Donations from Plus members keep this site going. It's easy to post questions about Windows 11 , Windows 10 , Win8.

Repair and disassembly guides for Magellan GPS devices. This technology is a satellite navigation device that receives signals from satellites in orbit around the Earth, and uses them to calculate the position of the GPS on Earth.

Plus Membership Donations from Plus members keep this site going. Read full answer. Any ideas? Viewing 5 reply threads. Register Free Newsletter Plus Membership. Patch reliability is unclear. Unfortunately, this is a part of the motherboard and cannot be repaired. So if you leave the batteries out for more than a month, or move it more than miles and then switch it on expect it to take a while to first fix. Greetings from a newcomer! Ask a Question Usually answered in minutes! No search term specified. If I am correct you can put it on the sd card There should be a slot for the card on the unit.