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Old 06-07-16, 10:07 PM
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As a representative of Lexus Escondido I want to apologize for the inconvenience you may be experiencing. We are happy to report that your vehicle is operating correctly and Lexus is not responsible for the concerns.
Please note. There is a 'GPS interference testing', which is being conducted by the Government. This is also affecting your Navigation system.

Please note the following dates.
On June 7, 9, 21, 23, 28, and 30th the GPS interference testing will be taking place between 9:30am and 3:30pm Pacific time.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3630029/What-Government-testing-Secret-California-tests-black-GPS-six-hours-day.html
What IS the Government testing? Secret California tests to black out GPS for six hours a day
Advisory warns ‘all aircraft relying on GPS’ over the area may feel effects
'GPS interference testing' may disrupt signals as low as 50 ft above ground
It says that GPS signals may be ‘unreliable or unavailable’ for hours
By CHEYENNE MACDONALD FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 14:49 EST, 7 June 2016 | UPDATED: 15:32 EST, 7 June 2016
The US government is conducting a series of mysterious tests on the West Coast that could disrupt GPS signals for hundreds of miles around.
In a document published this weekend, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a flight advisory for six days this month, when the ‘GPS interference testing’ will occur.
The first event takes place today, and could render GPS signals as low as 50 feet above the ground ‘unreliable or unavailable’ for hours.

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Old 06-08-16, 12:28 AM
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Why it is happening without much explanation from the Government. Is this a military, California, or Federal GOV interference testing? I have a feeling it is a precursor to shutting down some drone activities around Cali in the future.
Old 06-08-16, 09:28 AM
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So that means I can't fly my DJI drone now? Dammit!!!!
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Originally Posted by namzug
As a representative of Lexus Escondido I want to apologize for the inconvenience you may be experiencing. We are happy to report that your vehicle is operating correctly and Lexus is not responsible for the concerns.
Wow! What a lousy response to an internal issue. It's amazing some people keep their jobs.
Old 06-08-16, 01:05 PM
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They're happy that they're not responsible for the concerns... Hah!!!

Then why isn't it happening to all GPS equipped cars?
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GPS testing occurs yearly.
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