Ted
FMCA magazine had un up-date article about GPS in the Aug 99 issue. How timely.
My step-son, who owns Metronet Internet (where I get free air time), has
installed 2 GPS and he is impressed. He says to try Best Buy. That's on my list
this morning. I'll post my findings.
Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
> Yes, It truly does a grow-up toy and does sound like great to have the
> system. I am a electronic freak. Smile! Hmm, I will try to research on that
> one. Thanks for educate me what GPS system is.
>
> Ted
>
> In a message dated 8/3/99 8:50:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, GMC77PB
>
> is
> a little device about 3x6x1 inch and it locks on to satelite signals and can
> pinpoint your position anywhere on earth within about 200 feet. You usually
> need to rig up the auxilary antenae when using in a vehicle. Then load the
> software into a lap top computer. It will have a map of the area you are
> traveling and an arrow will show your position and move as you do. The one
> I
> saw at the rally, told him he was approaching Marriott street and should
> turn left in 51 seconds. It calculates your speed and how far you have
> traveled etc. Really a grown up toy! It does a lot more than I've listed.
> Nearly all the streets and roads in the country are listed and it can plot a
> trip for you.
> Justin
>
>
FMCA magazine had un up-date article about GPS in the Aug 99 issue. How timely.
My step-son, who owns Metronet Internet (where I get free air time), has
installed 2 GPS and he is impressed. He says to try Best Buy. That's on my list
this morning. I'll post my findings.
Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
> Yes, It truly does a grow-up toy and does sound like great to have the
> system. I am a electronic freak. Smile! Hmm, I will try to research on that
> one. Thanks for educate me what GPS system is.
>
> Ted
>
> In a message dated 8/3/99 8:50:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, GMC77PB
>
> is
> a little device about 3x6x1 inch and it locks on to satelite signals and can
> pinpoint your position anywhere on earth within about 200 feet. You usually
> need to rig up the auxilary antenae when using in a vehicle. Then load the
> software into a lap top computer. It will have a map of the area you are
> traveling and an arrow will show your position and move as you do. The one
> I
> saw at the rally, told him he was approaching Marriott street and should
> turn left in 51 seconds. It calculates your speed and how far you have
> traveled etc. Really a grown up toy! It does a lot more than I've listed.
> Nearly all the streets and roads in the country are listed and it can plot a
> trip for you.
> Justin
>
>
