Are there handheld GPS units out there that have a small amount of internal battery back-up so you don't lose your settings or co-ordinates if you have to replace the batteries?
TT ----- Original Message ----- From: "Spencer Cheng" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "OBC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 29, 2002 8:26 AM Subject: Re: [obc] Cycle Computer > Many GPS units automatically maintain tracks (Garmin eTrax for example) > when it is on so you can back track if you get lost. Very useful when > hiking in the bush. > > Way points usually refer to positions you mark manually and can be > connected in routes for planning purpose. > > The difference is that you have no access to what "internal" way-points > are used to maintain tracks on the GPS itself. Usually you need a PC and > a mapping program to pull off the tracks and turn them into way points > and routes. > > As for batteries, I would recommend carrying a spare set or, even > better, use the GPS with a compass so you don't need to have the GPS on > all the time :-) > > /sc > > On Thu, 2002-03-28 at 09:51, Greg Franks wrote: > > > Some GPS units allow you to store way-points (effectively "virtual" > > crumbs that you "drop" marking your route). You simply follow the > > "reverse" course. Of course, if you can't get there from here, or the > > battery poops out, you're still in deep caca. > > ------ > Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 > Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb > Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter > > ------ Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
