Re: GPS?

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Mon Oct 09 2000 - 19:57:48 EDT


Most GPS units have an available external antenna. You'd probably want
to do that, or make sure the GPS has a clear view out the windshield
(not always possible). A cigarette lighter adapter would be worthwhile
as well.

Keep in mind that while GPS units have gotten MUCH more accurate since
the US Gummint unlocked the good codes, they still don't get much closer
than 3-4 meters. Will that be accurate enough?

Bob Tom wrote:
>
> Hi, GPSers
>
> I recently read of a company putting a speedometer gauge
> plus a tach readout and other info. using a GPS signal as
> its input. Big plus is an accurate speedometer independent
> of axle ratio and tire size.
>
> What, if anything, is needed to pick up GPS signals
> in an auto.?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Bob

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-andy

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