Re: GPS

From: Vladimir Moroz (Vmoroz@lbl.gov-DeleteThis)
Date: Mon Aug 07 2000 - 12:00:52 PDT


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I've been sailing with 12 XL under the wetsuit in a plastic bag. It works
fine, does not lose satellites.
vlad
Richard Zimmerman wrote:

> There have been a couple of letters to the editor in Windsurfing about
> using eTrex GPS receivers to measure maximum speed. Has anyone actually
> tried it? I'm thinking about doing it but it seems my eTrex loses
> satellites easily. If I put it in anything waterproof it seems like I'd
> just be carrying around a few more ounces and not know anything more.
> And yes, I'm sure I'll be disappointed if it does work but what the
> heck...at least I'll know.
>
> --
>
> Learn about SFIA's Plan to fill the Bay <http://www.ProtectOurBay.com>
> at my web site.



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