HDX "UNKNOWN_DATE" and Time when downloading User Data

[kurtfly]

I recently upgraded my Classic to the HDX and noticed when downloading the User Files the data on the files is 12/31/1979 and in the title it has "UNKNOWN_DATE" where it normally has current date.

This started happening with the HDX install. I have a single HDX1100 with the backup battery. I am in the hanger so I thought this may be due to no GPS coverage, but it did not do this with my classic display.

Is there something wrong? Is it because no GPS coverage?

Thanks,

Kurt Rutkowski

 

[Rhino]

Probably. Your system primarily gets time/date from GPS. Roll it outside and try again.

 

[kurtfly]

You are correct. I allow it to acquire GPS and then download the user files and they have the date. But this is something different from the classic Skyview. i

 

[GregC]

The newer hardware version 4 HDX displays do not have a time keeping chip in them, like the older ones did. (My version 2 works fine, but my ver. 4 acts like yours does). So, when you power down, you loose the clock (and calendar). It needs the GPS signal to set the clock again. This is a result of the chip shortage problems from China, unfortunately.