Why Your Land Meter Shows “Poor Signal” — and Why It’s Not a Problem 🌍
When you first power on your land meter and see the number 9.9 or a message like “Poor Signal”, it’s easy to think something’s wrong. But don’t worry — this doesn’t mean your device is defective. It simply hasn’t connected to satellites yet.
Let’s look at a real customer story that perfectly explains what’s happening 👇
A Customer’s Story: From Frustration to Satisfaction
A few weeks ago, one of our new customers received his land meter.
Excited to test it, he turned it on indoors — but immediately saw “Poor Signal” flashing on the screen.
He thought, “Did they send me a faulty device?”
Frustrated and disappointed, he even contacted our support team to request a return.
When our after-sales team replied, we quickly explained that the device wasn’t defective at all — it was simply not in a proper testing environment.
The message “Poor Signal” just means the land meter hasn’t yet found enough satellites for accurate positioning.
The Solution: Step Outside and Wait a Moment ☀️
We guided the customer to take the device outdoors to an open area, away from trees and buildings,
and to wait for about two minutes while the device searched for satellite signals.
And just like that — the accuracy reading dropped from 9.9 to below 1.0!
The screen now displayed “Signal Good,” and the device was ready for precise land measurement.
Testing the Accuracy
The customer decided to give it a try.
He walked the boundary of his field and compared the results — the area and distance matched his expectations perfectly.
He later told us, “I was surprised how accurate it was once I used it the right way!”
Key Takeaway
Seeing “Poor Signal” or 9.9 at startup doesn’t mean poor quality — it just means the device is still searching for satellites.
Always remember to:
Turn on the device outdoors, in an open area.
Wait 1–2 minutes for the GPS to locate enough satellites.
Once accuracy drops below 1.0, you’re ready to measure confidently.
At WG Tech, we design our land meters to deliver professional accuracy and stability — but like all GNSS devices, they perform best under the open sky.
So next time you see 9.9, don’t panic — just step outside and let the device do its job! 🌤️
