[BC] GPS for Proofing (WAS:dBm, dBc, dBd)

[Alan Alsobrook]

What is really nice is using the GPS connected to a laptop running 
Delorme topoquads. I recently did a run in Ga (where I didn't have the 
topo quads) and used the Garmin software, it worked just fine but I 
still prefer the topoquads for field runs.

I haven't figured out all the in's and outs of it but there is a way to 
load your radials into the GPS unit so that you will have your radial 
lines on the screen. I understand this is easier with a GPS III than 
with a GPS V (which I have). I'm guessing you load the radials in as a 
route. I really haven't played with this yet.  Also you may be able to 
set a point at the end of the radial your working on (in simulate mode) 
  and do a direct navigation to the array center.  When working in on a 
radial it's easy to get to the end of the radial and just hit goto and 
poof an easy line to follow.

Now the next thing I have to do is to fix the backlighting on my GPS V, 
it's gotten so dim over the years that in many lighting conditions it's 
very hard to see the display.

Cowboy wrote:
> On Tuesday 15 November 2005 09:13 am, WFIFeng at aol.com wrote:
> 
>>In a message dated 11/15/2005 08:25:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
>>curt at spam-o-matic.net writes:
> 
> 
>>>  I found the ease, accuracy, and general reduced paperwork, filing,
>>>  and such to be WELL worth it !
> 
> 
>>While we're on this topic, what GPS units and what software package(es) are 
>>best-suited for this kind of work?
> 
> 
>  None, actually !
>  ( well, there's a $10K surveyors package from Trimble, I think )
> 
>  Well, I'm using ( under protest, and under VMWare ) Delorme Street Atlas 'cause
>  the maps are easier than Garmin ( who no longer does real time GPS in the maps ) though
>  the accuracy in some areas leaves something to be desired, and a Garmin hand-held.
> 
>  Done it with various combinations. As long as you know the limitations of the
>  equipment you're using, it doesn't seem to matter.
> 

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Alan Alsobrook CSRE AMD CBNT
St. Augustine Fl. 32086 904-829-8885
aalso at Bellsouth.net