[NLRS] Rovers & GPS

Tue, 20 May 2003 18:56:54 -0500

My vote is for the GPS III Plus as well, I have one and like it very much.
I have no idea how to run it most of the time, need to read the book!  Great
with 6 digit squares!

The map thingy built in is very cool.  Helps alot.  If you need more
detailed maps of a specific area, roads and streets, can be bought on CD and
downloaded from a PC.  Never done it, but if I was a rover........

73

Mike - KM0T
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jonathan Fox" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [NLRS] Rovers & GPS

I have Garmin GPS 3 plus.  I displays six digit Maidenhead grids along with
a
host of other data on an easy to read monochrome screen with back light.
The
unit has built in map, you can adjust the map setting to display a lot of
detail
or a little, very hard to get lost.  It has an accessory plug that will
output
GPS data to a laptop and allow you to power the unit via external 12 volts.
I
have a bean-bag mount that puts the unit on the dash and it stays right
where I
put it.  Overall, works very well for mobile and handheld at $275.00

If you are looking for a unit that will be used 99% handheld,  the Garmin
eTrex
line might be better choice since they cost much less and still display
Maidenhead grids.  Basic eTrex units have less features, less controls but
will
work fine for $110.00.  As you move up the eTrex line the features and
controls
start coming back in.   The eTrex Venture at $150.00 is nice because it has
a
serial port plug to output GPS data.

Good prices and explanations at http://www.gpsnow.com/

73, Jon
W0AMT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 5:29 PM
Subject: [NLRS] Rovers & GPS

> 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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