Reports > GPS Gap
Dead zones and defective hardware contribute to missing GPS fixes. Should you notice longer-than-usual gaps during a GPS Fixes report playback, this tool becomes a useful way to troubleshoot the issue. When a vehicleAll machines used as a means of production on a construction site or at a batch plant. loses coverage, TrackIt logs the time the gap started and when a fix is finally reestablished. The report results also show the vehicle status before and after the GPS signal was lost.
Common contributors of signal gaps include:
- Geographic location (mountainous areas are full of dead zones)
- GPS antenna/receiver placement (interference from nearby cellular and radio receivers)
- Rebooting or unplugging the TrackIt tablet on a vehicle
This is one of several reports that offers insight on the potential causes of coverage loss. For information regarding a vehicle's overall coverage level or quality, the Coverage report offers a summary of signal strength, quality, and lag.
