[NLRS] Rovers & GPS

[Donn Baker]

Hi Jon,
I use an old Garmin GPS II+... got it cheap at the time because it was out
of production.  Yes, it does have six digit Maidenhead square coordinates.
I believe that most (all ?) Garmin units do.  This is NOT true of other
manufacturers.

OPINION: You need one with an external antenna connector... i.e., no
"handhelds."  Unfortunately, handhelds seem to be a little (but not much)
cheaper.  Any of the units work MUCH better with an external antenna,
rather than just putting them on the dashboard.  A good active patch
antenna will run maybe $45-$60.  Magmount.  Mine's about 1.5" sq, and 3/8"
thick.  One the old grey van, you never saw it.

Currently, GPS seem to be $150-$200 for non-handhelds... check e-bay, not
just local stores.  Don't overlook Fleet Farm, and Gander Mountain, either.

Good luck.

73 Donn 
WA2VOI/0


At 18:29 20-05-03 EDT, W0ZQ@aol.com wrote:
>OK rovers, what GPS system(s) are you using ?   Do they provide a six digit 
>Maidenhead location ?  What is the cost ?   Do you have recommendations ? 
>
>73, Jon
>W0ZQ
>
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