Trimble FM750 Yellow Signal

[Bealy]

Hi, Ive just bought a new to me Trimble FM750 and I can't get green signal, only two bars, yellow..

It's a 2014 screen, v7.35 on WAAS (no glonass), its seeing 10 satellites or 13 if set to use uncorrected satellites. Obviously today was very overcast, dunno if that makes much difference. Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Tractor Tim]

10 to 13 satellites should be fine. Are you out side or in a shed? Mine sometimes does the same usually give it five minutes then open or create a field and when you return to the work screen it sorts itself out if you are stuck I have always found the main dealer helpful can't just remembered their name

 

[Tractor Tim]

Vantage UK it is Ben I deal with.

 

[Bealy]

10 to 13 satellites should be fine. Are you out side or in a shed? Mine sometimes does the same usually give it five minutes then open or create a field and when you return to the work screen it sorts itself out if you are stuck I have always found the main dealer helpful can't just remembered their name

Vantage UK it is Ben I deal with.

Thanks, ill give them a try, although I didnt buy it off them. Tried it outside away from shed, still no luck.

 

[Tractor Tim]

We didn't buy off them either but the just seem happy to help.

 

[Slick]

Go into your GNSS settings and check that satelittes 123, 126 and 136 are enabled.
You may need a firmware update to get 136.

 

[Gadget]

If you have bought it a long way from you, it may take a while for it to sort out its location.

 

[Bealy]

Go into your GNSS settings and check that satelittes 123, 126 and 136 are enabled.
You may need a firmware update to get 136.

I'm not sure how to do that, on 'Satellite Status' none of those are are listed, I'll ring up vantage tomorrow and see about an update. Thanks

 

[Robt]

We didn't buy off them either but the just seem happy to help.

May i suggest you at least pay them something for their help... advice cost time and money to accrue. Yes they have a nice user recommendation on here but please be fair

 

[Tractor Tim]

We didn't by the unit of them but have since had upgrades and parts from them always an excellent service. But yes you are absolutely right always need to support the dealers

 

[Bealy]

Just a quick update..
I spoke to Ben from Vantage (as comms) today, he sorted me a software update and a trial of rangepoint.
It works perfectly now, brilliant service from him.
@Tractor Tim thanks for the recommendation!