The road streaches out before us and we'd like to know if anyone has the benefit of "hindsight" on the subject of GPS units. I read recently that sun spots (or something like that) can cause havoc with this system. Any info on any aspect of GPS units and their use would be gratefully recieved.
Tezza
Crazy Horse said
09:56 PM May 8, 2007
Hi Tezza
I have a GPS/Map on my Blue water cat, one handheld on my tinny to mark my crab pots (and seriously I got lost in a creek system at night once without the GPS, NEVER Again, there are really big crocs up here!) and one in the car. I could do without the one in the car I suppose but not the others.
However, if I was looking to travel to unfamiliar places, find a caravan park or camp site you just can't beat them.
Sun Spots? Never heard of this but who knows :)
If I can see the sky there is no real problem, I have never had problem in a storm, but it could happen. Trees are the major issue; most of the GPS units have 12 or more satellite fixes so just look for a clearing and you have no problems at all.
...and they are a fun toy :)
ABM51 said
04:05 PM May 10, 2007
We got a Kogan GPS from ebay cost about $298 worth every penny but you can go overboard and pay a lot more for Tom Tom, Navman etc.
Happy Travels
Alan
brickies said
04:26 PM May 14, 2007
Alan is the kogan gps for use on the road or water , if road how far have you travel with it
brickie
ABM51 said
01:46 PM May 31, 2007
Hi Brickies,
Sorry about the late reply, the Kogan is for the road. I have had no problems with it and it is simple to use compared to others in the higher price range.
Happy Travels
Alan
The road streaches out before us and we'd like to know if anyone has the benefit of "hindsight" on the subject of GPS units. I read recently that sun spots (or something like that) can cause havoc with this system. Any info on any aspect of GPS units and their use would be gratefully recieved.
Tezza
Happy Travels
Alan