Re: GPS?

From: Jon (jon@dakota-truck.net)
Date: Mon Oct 09 2000 - 20:24:24 EDT


On Mon, 9 Oct 2000, 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.?
>

  Basically, you just need a clear view of the sky and a source
of power. Some GPS units have an external or detachable antenna
which would be convenient as far as packaging goes. You will
probably want to mount it where it has the biggest view of the
sky.

 (How do they calculate the tach readout? Not using the GPS, I
assume?)

                                              -Jon-

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