[TowerTalk] GPS receivers

[Don Havlicek]

I'm almost afraid to say it .. .but .... it might help find TRUE NORTH!

Don
N8DE------ ducking to avoid the FLAMES.


Jim Brown wrote:
> On Thu, 16 Sep 2004 22:50:40 -0400, Steve wrote:
> 
> 
>>HFTA
> 
> 
> Aw cummon -- cut the acronyms -- what the heck is HFTA? If people 
> understood your question you might get more and better answers. :)
> 
> 
>>The Help recommends use of a 
>>GPS receiver to determine lat/long for the site under analysis
> 
> 
> That's kind of like going after a gnat with an elephant gun! There are a 
> LOT cheaper ways to figure out lat/lon coordinates (like looking at a 
> map, visiting various mapping sites on the internet, etc.).  
> 
> What does this software do with the coordinates once it gets them?  
> Figure out great circle headings? They are an occasionally useful toy, 
> but they are not cheap -- you can buy a nice ham rig for what they cost. 
> I have an old Magellan that plugs into my Handspring and gives me 
> coordinates when I am traveling.  If you WANT to own a GPS, fine. 
> Otherwise save your money for something you really need.  
> 
> 
> Jim Brown  K9YC
> 
> 
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