[amsat-bb] Re: gps question

2010-03-25 Thread Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Garmin handheld units give grid squares and indicate directions. If you want one that talks, possibly not. On 25-Mar-10 17:07, Bob- W7LRD wrote: Hello Is there a GPS device that has the capability of 1. giving directions 2. showing lat/long or even grid squares 73 Bob W7LRD

[amsat-bb] Re: gps question

2010-03-25 Thread myles landstein
i think avmap unit might do that HRO sells themthey had some packet compatibility nearly all gps units will give driving directions and all will show lat longdunno bout grid squares but maybe avmap does On Mar 25, 2010, at 1:35 PM, Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote:

[amsat-bb] Re: gps question

2010-03-25 Thread Tim Tuck
On 26/03/2010 4:07 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote: Hello Is there a GPS device that has the capability of 1. giving directions 2. showing lat/long or even grid squares Hi Bob, An iphone will do all that with the addition of the iBCNU APRS app which will display lat long and grid. cheers

[amsat-bb] Re: gps question

2010-03-25 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
The Garmin 205 and 255 I have both will give lat/long if you go to the Where am I? screen under tools. This is the same screen that has the option to show the nearest hospital, fire dept, or gas station I think. 73, Drew KO4MA Hello Is there a GPS device that has the capability of 1.