GPS issue

1719044 over 4 years ago

With every run I finish,the GPS makes a weird jumps of a km sometimes or more

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4253681494?share_unique_id=2

Is that normal?

I have tried Gps only and GPS with GONAL and always the same result

Reviewing your provided activity and the course, there are many tall buildings that your GPS signal could have bounced off or caused difficulty maintaining a good connection with the GPS satellites. I have also experienced the same type of issue when I am using my Fenix 5X watch when running beside tall buildings. Here is a Support Center article that goes into more detail for you and provides suggestions - GPS Drift and Environmental Factor Impact on GPS Accuracy

When you have the opportunity, please test your watch in a flat area without tall buildings and see if your distance is showing correctly. If extra distance is still being added when terrain is not a factor, please contact us through our Support Center.

0 1719044 over 4 years ago in reply to Garmin - Chris

Thank you for your reply. I have tried it before in semi flat areas:

https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-5-series/206975/gps-issue

I think it did much better.

Do you think buying the foot pod will help reducing the GPS drift in my area?