Garmin Reponse To Waas Problems On 60cx/new Patch In The Works

March 9, 2006

I got a response from Garmin about my WAAS/sat 35 query. FWIW, I get 35 quite a bit with good reception, just no 'D' on the sat page.

Here it is:

Thank you for contacting Garmin,

I am happy to help you with this. The new Sirf receivers are having some

trouble downloading the data from WAAS. Satellite 35 is also in a transition

period and being moved to a new location. This may be effecting the

reception also. The engineers are working on this issue and hope to have a

solution soon. I would keep an eye out for a new release on our web site

within the next couple of weeks. Your location in MN also inhibits the

reception. Our Northern customers have a more difficult time picking up the

WAAS signal because the satellite is low to the horizon. If you have any

additional comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via

email or call our customer service number below.

Have a nice day!

XXXX XXXXXXX

Product Support Specialist

GARMIN International

1200 E. 151st Street

Olathe, KS 66062 USA

800/800.1020

913/397.8200

913/397.0836 fax

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