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Local interference

Another reason for poor reception is harmonics from a local broadcast interfering with the GPS L1 carrier of 1575.42 MHz. Certain television or FM radio broadcasts, while operating within their frequency allocation, can cause GPS jamming due to harmonics of the carrier. Television interference presents a greater challenge due to higher output power, typically 2-3 MW. Television stations with GPS jamming potential:

Channel Harmonic
66 2nd
23 3rd
10 8th
7 9th
6 18th & 19th
5 20th

FM radio stations, while lower in radiated power, can cause GPS jamming also. FM radio frequencies with GPS jamming potential:

Frequency Harmonic
104.8 - 105.2 15th
98.3 - 98.7 16th
92.5 - 92.9 17th
87.3 - 87.7 18th

Contact Spectracom Tech Support for more information on GPS interference.



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