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TIP: GPS Receivers, Guidance and Steering

Updating WAAS Satellites in Ag Leader, Raven and Trimble GPS Receivers

• Satellites PRN-122 and PRN-134 will be decommissioned by Tuesday, July 31, 2007.
• PRN-138 was placed into service (commissioned on Wednesday, July 11, 2007.
• PRN-135 has already been placed in service.

It is extremely important that you are using the latest GPS firmware update because older versions may not be able to track the new satellites. You may also need to change your GPS settings to lock on to the new satellites.

IMPORTANT: Support Note

• Important WAAS Satellite Changes

Firmware Updates

• Ag Leader firmware updates
• Raven firmware updates
• Trimble firmware updates

Instructions for changing WAAS satellite selection:

• Ag Leader
  • Support Bulletin for all Ag Leader equipment
  • AgRemote instructions for Ag Leader 3000/3050/3100/4050/4100/5100
  • How to Lock On To Satellites Using EZ-Guide Guidance Systems
  • Ag Leader support
    

• Trimble
  • How to Lock On To Satellites Using EZ-Guide Guidance Systems
  • Trimble Support

• Raven
  • Instructions for Raven equipment
  • Raven Support

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