Satellite Settings

Select Setup > System > Satellite.

Satellite System: Sets the satellite system to GPS only, multiple satellite systems, or Demo Mode (GPS off).

Multi-Band: Enables the use of multi-band systems on the GPSMAP 65s device.

NOTE: Multi-band systems use multiple frequency bands and allow for more consistent track logs and improved positioning when using the device in challenging environments.

GPS and Other Satellite Systems

Using GPS and another satellite system together offers increased performance in challenging environments and faster position acquisition than using GPS only. However, using multiple systems can reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only.

Your device can use these Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). Multi-band systems use multiple frequency bands and allow for more consistent track logs, improved positioning, improved multi-path errors, and fewer atmospheric errors when using the device in challenging environments.

NOTE: You can view satellite locations and available satellite systems on the satellite page (Satellite Page).

GPS multi-band: A satellite constellation built by the United States, using the enhanced L5 signal.

GLONASS: A satellite constellation built by Russia.

GALILEO multi-band: A satellite constellation built by the European Space Agency, using the enhanced L5 signal.

QZSS multi-band: A satellite constellation built by Japan, using the enhanced L5 signal.