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If you are getting the asterixes on the hbx then the GPS
is getting data, but it's invalid, hence wont fix.
As a secondary test,
if you have a serial cable, you can connect to the scope
and send the ":gps#" command.
This should result in a gps string being returned
if the receiver is working.
If it is working,
The LX200s GPS unit keeps its almanac data alive
using a 3V battery mounted on the motherboard in the base
of the scope.
If this has died, the almanac data will be lost
and it can take up to 14mins on each
reboot before the GPS fixes
( as it has to reload the almanac on each boot ).
You can remove the bottom plate of the scope and remove
this battery very easily. Check if its flat and if so replace.
After that, one good fix and it should be back to normal.
Andrew
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