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>Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 12:51:53 >To: Alex Varouxis <alexv@er*.co*> >From: Kent Schnoeker <kentfoto@ad*.co*> >Subject: Re: GPS...all pro's > >At 03:57 PM 5/14/97 -0400, you wrote: >>Any thoughts on the Pro's and Con's between the Garmin 45XL and the Magellan >>Meridian XL gps? >> > Alex, > The difference between the two GPS's you mentioned are minimal at best. >Both units perform the identical function with different face plates. My >pick of a hand held unit is one that has an internal antenea. That flip- >up type sometimes does come off. In a rocking boat, it is easier to bump >off. The two you are asking about , I think, have flip-up anteneas. That >might not be an issue for you. > Performance wise, I have found all GPS's work identical. If you have >ever used LORAN-C or OMEGA , then GPS is a pure luxury! Once you set it >up the way you want to read it( ie;initialization ) then navigating thru >the menus is effortless. > A major difference to look for in a reciever is if it has a dynamic >plotter. Most units have a static display in that mode, so you have to >re-load the way-point to see movement. It's really cool to leave it in >the plotter mode and watch course movement. Some panel mount units you can do that with. > Final word .... go for cheapest one! > -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send list subscription requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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