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To: Sam Citron who wrote (65907)	9/13/2002 3:24:55 PM
From: Gottfried	Respond to of 70976

Sam, OT *** thanks for the GPS report. FWIW I use a 5 year old handheld GPS sailing on the Bay. No map capability, so I have to refer to a paper chart [that's what nautical 'maps' are called] to see where the GPS coordinates put me. Mostly I have programmed 'way points' obtained by pressing the store button when I happen to be at a point of interest [like entrance to Oakland estuary]. I only use it rarely these days to find out how far from a way point I am and to check speed over the ground. Gottfried

To: Sam Citron who wrote (65907)	9/13/2002 4:04:11 PM
From: willcousa	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 70976

The larger marine units allow downloaded maps. They are really slick as you can lay out a several day course (thru the Grenadines in my case) simply by clicking waypoints onto the map. It put us on the entrance to a bay we were seeking that was only about 50 yards wide. We might not have found it any other way. Once the course is set then all the goodies flow.

To: Sam Citron who wrote (65907)	9/19/2002 1:43:55 PM
From: Jacob Snyder	Respond to of 70976

OT Consumer Electronics Report on GPS : I have done a lot of backpacking and kayacking, and I would never rely on a GPS. The most critical quality of gear is reliability. A map is a critical safety item; I have to be 100% certain it will function. Will a GPS work, after I drop a 60 pound pack on it? After I spill boiling water on it? After I run over it with my SUV, at the trailhead? These things happen. A paper map, both sides sealed in clear plastic, is (almost) industructible.