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Common-sense Ways to Improve your Tracker’s GPS Reception
May 12, 2016 | Posted in Support & Tech Advice
Sometimes a GPS doesn’t collect good data. This can be a result of poor atmospheric conditions, bad antenna placement, “Canyon effect”, tree cover or interference (such as thunderstorm clouds). You can lessen the chance that your equipment will have trouble reporting its location by following these common sense guidelines: All GPS receivers need a clear path […]
Continue readingTech Advice: Things to Consider Before Installation
January 2, 2016 | Posted in Support & Tech Advice
SolarTrak recommends installing Trackers with a clear view of the sky for optimal satellite reception. Mike Wimmer, our SolarTrak Support Team Leader, has seen a few…. well, let’s say LESS than desirable installation sites, and shares them here for you to consider. Don’t install trackers on moving parts, like the top of a dump truck. […]
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