[meteorite-list] GPS Advice

Evening, All, This topic comes up from time to time, but quickly becomes dated when new products appear on the market so I know others will benefit from the info, too. I'm looking at the Garmin Etrex 20 handheld GPS, which seems to be a good unit. Does anyone on the List use and endorse this

[meteorite-list] GPS Information- Thanks Very Much To All...

Hey Thanks, I got loads of good GPS recommendations... Thanks to All who took the time to respond. Best Wishes Michael Cottingham __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS ....any good recommendations?

ottingham wrote: > From: michael cottingham > Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS any good recommendations? > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Date: Monday, March 29, 2010, 6:11 PM > Hello All, > > After nearly 15 years my early, early Garmin is dead in the > water

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS ....any good recommendations?

Garmin eTrex H - http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6015179&findingMethod=rr Garmin eTrex Venture HC - http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6015175&findingMethod=rr Magellan also makes some good ones... Regards, Eric On 3/29/2010 6:11 PM, michael cottingham wr

[meteorite-list] GPS ....any good recommendations?

Hello All, After nearly 15 years my early, early Garmin is dead in the water. It was a good one, but a little inaccurate compared to the newer models I have witnessed.. Anyone know of a good all round model in today's world? Any help will be appreciated. Best Wishes and Thanks Michael Cottin

[meteorite-list] GPS & Photographing Meteorites in the field

Some months ago I went on my first meteorite hunt and hope to try my hand at it again in the not too distant future. On my first hunting trip I used my automotive unit, since it easily fit into my pocket. My other GPS is an aviation unit and is much larger and heavier. Obviously neither is opti

[meteorite-list] GPS advice for meteorite hunting

Hello all, what is a good gps handheld tbat is good for meteorite hunting? Thanks Andre Moutinho http://moutinho.astrodatabase.net __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

Sunday, July 19, 2009 10:37 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car! Hello, Of course it is a joke, everyone knows that Acme brand tracking gizmos are useless. The best tracking devices are those made by "Tom Brown" The "Tracker". Best Wishes Michael

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

From: "michael cottingham" To: Cc: Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 10:37 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car! Hello, Of course it is a joke, everyone knows that Acme brand tracking gizmos are useless. The best tracking devices are those made by "Tom

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se to your car ... Take good care, Matthias - Original Message - From: "Michael Farmer" To: Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 6:51 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car! I demand a full IMCA investigation. Today while preparing to depart for field operati

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Looks like very hi-tech and professional equipment, perhaps the Secret Service of Bulvania or some hostale force from the outer space... best, pekka s michael cottingham kirjoitti: Dude, I bet there are finger prints on it? I wonder who it might be? I saw Carl buying one of those the other

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19/09, Michael Farmer wrote: > From: Michael Farmer > Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car! > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009, 9:51 AM > > I demand a full IMCA investigation. Today while preparing > to depart for field oper

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Darryl posted: I'm confident history will reveal we are living in the Mike Farmer Era. Dear Darryl: Friend to friend, please go easy on the raw opium while you're out there in mysterious Orient. I know it makes you feel all giddy for a while, but they tell me it can make you a little c

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ing. Mark Grossman - Original Message - From: "Michael Farmer" > To: Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 12:51 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car! I demand a full IMCA investigation. Today while preparing to depart for field operations in southern Arizona,

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

Mark Grossman - Original Message - From: "michael cottingham" To: Cc: Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 10:37 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car! Hello, Of course it is a joke, everyone knows that Acme brand tracking gizmos are useless. The best tracking devic

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Hello, Of course it is a joke, everyone knows that Acme brand tracking gizmos are useless. The best tracking devices are those made by "Tom Brown" The "Tracker". Best Wishes Michael Cottingham On Jul 19, 2009, at 7:23 PM, impact...@aol.com wrote: Mike, Did you call the cops? Did you fi

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

On Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:23:24 EDT, you wrote: > >And if it is a joke, I'll expect an apology. Seemed to be blatantly obvioulsy a joke-- even before looking at the photo that removed any trace of a doubt-- and based on the "meteorite hunting ethics" thread. That "whoosh" sound passing over your he

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Mike, Did you call the cops? Did you fill up a police report? Send me a copy of that police report. And if it is a joke, I'll expect an apology. Anne M. Black _http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/) _impact...@aol.com_ (mailto:impact...@aol.com) Vice-President, I.M.C.A

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

Yes, but maybe it was some evil newbie at work! In any event, such is the price of fame. Mark Grossman - Original Message - From: "michael cottingham" To: "Mark Grossman" Cc: "Michael Farmer" ; Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [mete

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

51 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car! I demand a full IMCA investigation. Today while preparing to depart for field operations in southern Arizona, Greg Hupe discovered an illicit GPS tracking device placed under my car! Ruben, I know it was you! This is an outra

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

- Original Message - From: "Michael Farmer" To: Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 12:51 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car! I demand a full IMCA investigation. Today while preparing to depart for field operations in southern Arizona, Greg Hupe discovered an i

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

get a bit scary! Back to lurking! Mark - Original Message - From: "Michael Farmer" To: "Mark Grossman" Cc: Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 9:41 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car! Mark Come on read it again look at the photo. It is a j

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

Man > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car! > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com, "Michael Farmer" > > Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009, 6:30 PM > > I ment to say this before  but this is IMCA business > as formated and this is not the list f

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

Dude, I bet there are finger prints on it? I wonder who it might be? I saw Carl buying one of those the other day at the Spy store on Broadway. Very funny Best Wishes Michael On Jul 19, 2009, at 9:51 AM, Michael Farmer wrote: I demand a full IMCA investigation. Today while prepar

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his unless you were the front dog in the pack. --- On Sun, 7/19/09, Michael Farmer wrote: > From: Michael Farmer > Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car! > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009, 12:51 PM > > I demand a full IMCA

[meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

I demand a full IMCA investigation. Today while preparing to depart for field operations in southern Arizona, Greg Hupe discovered an illicit GPS tracking device placed under my car! Ruben, I know it was you! This is an outrage, I feel so violated that the trauma may keep me out of the field f

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All the Rino units save for the 110(which still has the world wide city database) have base street maps installed and the 130 and 130/530 have both altimeters and have a GPS based compass. One more reason I like Rino is many first responders have then and one never knows when that would assist

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Hi Folks! When I said "city driving", I should have been more specific. I don't need turn by turn routing and voice prompts. I just need something to help me find my way back to the nearest highway if I get lost down a dirt road or a BLM area. And I won't be doing any polling or linking up to o

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Well Mike, I am a fan of the Garmin Rino series 110/120/130 and 530/530(color) They are water proof, 5-14 mile range dual GPS and FRS/GRS radio units which can be slaved to a laptop GPS program and powered from either internal batteries or off vehicle power. You can use several map sources inc

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Mike, The Garmin eTrex H, and eTrex Legend are both very good GPS units and are popular among meteorite hunters. Prices range from around $79 to $249 for this type. The car mounted GPSs are good and have the extra features and large map displays but are awkward in the field and the Legend ser

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rtable for either. Chris * Chris L Peterson Cloudbait Observatory http://www.cloudbait.com - Original Message - From: "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" To: Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 11:38 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS Hi Li

[meteorite-list] GPS

Hi List! What is a good dual-purpose GPS? I want something that has loaded Topo maps for prospecting/hiking use and can be used handheld. I'd also like the ability to dash mount the same GPS and use it for city driving. Is there a good GPS like this that doesn't cost more than $200 or so, maybe

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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Let's not omit DeLorme. Jerry Flaherty - Original Message - From: Robert Williamson To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 5:48 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS Greetings: H

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Let's not omit DeLorme. Jerry Flaherty - Original Message - From: Robert Williamson To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 5:48 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS Greetings: Here is a list of manufacturers. G

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS--Garmin Rino

As to Garmin units, I have settled on 3 units from the RNIO series for a the following reasons especially related to search party activities. The 110 is a basic GPS/radio grayscale screen on par with the eTrex. A bit jazzier are 120 and 130 also grayscale while the 520-530 have color screens. Acc

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS: Channels, post-processing, DGPS and AD at bottom

copyrighted materials is the same as intellectual property. unregulated copying and distribution of property = thievery. and one has to love I would recommend, rather than Garmin, the Magellan explorist-series 14 channel receivers(with dual WAAS channel receiver dedication followed

[meteorite-list] GPS

Greetings: Here is a list of manufacturers. Garmin TomTom Inc. Magellan (Thales Corporation) Trimble Lowrance Electronics Inc. Navman Cobra Electronics Corporation

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;Jim Strope" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Meteorite Central" Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 12:25 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS [AD] Not tacky at all. However, a quick glance at two of your auctions does concern me a little. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&a

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS: Channels, post-processing, DGPS and AD at bottom

on 7/11/07 10:14 PM, Thaddeus Besedin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Note: I support the unregulated copying and > distribution of copyrighted materials, including > music, software, and scientific literature. Dear Thaddeus, Please say it ain't so... Did you really mean to say you su

[meteorite-list] GPS: Channels, post-processing, DGPS and AD at bottom

Note: I support the unregulated copying and distribution of copyrighted materials, including music, software, and scientific literature. Garmin is the preponderant marketer and manufacturer of commercial recreational/navigational GPS devices, and so information regarding comparison to under-repres

[meteorite-list] GPS

I've had a Garmin Vista for several years. I like it and yes it's never let me down. But as reading glasses have become the norm I opted for a bigger screen with a Delorme Earthmate and a laptop for my vehicle. So when DeLorme came out with there new hand held I grabbed it and now they've got 7.

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS [AD]

with 100% certitude, hence not suitable for sale. But as you're an IMCA-member, I'm confident, that you know, what you're doing. Regards, Martin -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: Mark Crawford [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Mittwoch, 11. Juli 2007 23:49 An: Martin Al

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Martin, I really hoped to avoid discussing this on-list, and have already replied privately to Jim. However, since you appear question both my intelligence and my integrity: - I'm happy to make clear that the material I have listed cannot be stated as being from the same source as "your" NW

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS [AD]

Juli 2007 21:26 An: Meteorite Central Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS [AD] Not tacky at all. However, a quick glance at two of your auctions does concern me a little. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320136347174 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item

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;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Alexander Seidel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS [AD] *cough* Would it be churlish to point out that I have one for sale on eBay at the moment? :) http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Lond

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*cough* Would it be churlish to point out that I have one for sale on eBay at the moment? :) http://stores.ebay.co.uk/London-Miscellany_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm Alexander Seidel wrote: Disclaimer == I am not affiliated with the Garmin Company in any way! The same I ass

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Original-Nachricht Datum: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:19:29 +0200 Von: "PolandMET" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> An: "Alexander Seidel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS > > --> Qual

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--> Quality counts! <-- So "know your GPS"! If you are faced with the decision of better or worse, cheaper or more expensive, think twice before you decide in favor of your purse. A good investment usually pays off in the long run! Alex yep. New Garmin units can be use many years becouse th

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> Just look on a few forums or news groups or use a holy Google :) Garmin > its like Nokia in mobil phones world. Right now Garmin made new eTrex HCx > HCx serie. I concur with Marcin, regarding the GARMIN GPS brand. I have used a Garmin ever since 1995 (!!!), and the very same instrument still

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Does anyone have any specific suggestions when looking for a Handheld GPS? What features should one look for a unit to have? What units are good/bad? Any Help? CJ Lebel Hi For outdoor hunting, desert trips and also for holidays trips with family I suggest Garmin eTrex Cx serie. Legend or Vis

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Hi CJ, As an electronic engineer of 26 years, a ham radio operator, general electronics geek and a meteorite hunter, here is my opinion: 1) Good receiver sensitivity (the SiRFStar3 chip set in some of the newer Garmin units {Including the GPSMAP60Cx} meets this requirement) 2) Good direct sunl

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Most of the units well do the job. They just find your position using the distance away from 3 satalites so the technology is pretty standard. You should be OK if you buy a Garmin as they are pretty durable and have good reception in poor areas like forested or heavy cloud cover. The one thing to t

[meteorite-list] GPS

Hi All, Does anyone have any specific suggestions when looking for a Handheld GPS? What features should one look for a unit to have? What units are good/bad? Any Help? CJ Lebel Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood ... _

[meteorite-list] GPS recommendation?

Hi, I'm looking for a GPS receiver. Features I'm looking for include Sirfstar III chipset, large screen but portable, long battery life, AA batteries, altimeter and memory card. Use would be for hiking and car navigation. Spoken text directions would be nice to have but not absolutely requir

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS coordinates website

Thanks to everyone for their response and help!!! Cheers, Jeff - Original Message - From: Tom AKA James Knudson To: Pelé Pierre-Marie ; MeteoriteList Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 1:42 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS coordinates website This is my favorite, it gives topos

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Mapping Site?

> Sorry Jeff, > I just noticed the Topozone only works for the US. > > Dave I use OZIEXPLORER www.oziexplorer.com You can use custom maps, download / upload tracks, points from Your GPS -[ MARCIN CIMALA ]-[ I.M.C.A.#3667 ]- http://www.Meteoryt.net [EMAIL PROTECTED] ht

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS coordinates website

;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "MeteoriteList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 6:18 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS coordinates website > At the opposite of the message above (gps coordinates > on a map), I enjoy this website : > > http://www.falling

[meteorite-list] GPS coordinates website

At the opposite of the message above (gps coordinates on a map), I enjoy this website : http://www.fallingrain.com/world/index.html You choose a town (or a location) in every country of the world and you get gps coordinates, altitude, maps, links. Very useful to prepare an expedition or a meteo

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Mapping Site?

Sorry Jeff, I just noticed the Topozone only works for the US. Dave DNAndrews wrote: Hi Jeff, http://www.topozone.com Works for me. You can choose from different coordinate formats as well. Dave Jeff Kuyken wrote: G'day List, Can anyone point me in the direction of a good site which allows you t

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Mapping Site?

Hi Jeff, http://www.topozone.com Works for me. You can choose from different coordinate formats as well. Dave Jeff Kuyken wrote: G'day List, Can anyone point me in the direction of a good site which allows you to enter GPS co-ordinates which will then be displayed on a map? Cheers, Jeff Kuyken I.M

[meteorite-list] GPS Mapping Site?

G'day List, Can anyone point me in the direction of a good site which allows you to enter GPS co-ordinates which will then be displayed on a map? Cheers, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteorites.com.au __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Recommendations

ssage - From: "John K. Gwilliam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 7:51 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS Recommendations > Hello All, > I have used a Garmin 12XL for the past four years and it's a real > workhors

[meteorite-list] GPS Recommendations

Hello All, I have used a Garmin 12XL for the past four years and it's a real workhorse. I'm sending it back to Garmin for some updates and I want to purchase a second unit to use while the work is being done. Any of you meteorite hunters have any suggestions...Matson, Verish, Farmer, Hupes? B

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EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Matt Morgan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; > "meteorite lists" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 12:53 AM > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS > > >> How would

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Tom wrote: > > Which brand GPS do you think I can buy one, megellon or garmin. Also I > wanted something to hook up to the computer to download data. I could use it > for land and in airplane too. > > Tom Hi Tom, A GARMIN product still seems to be one of the better, if not the best, choice(s).

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AND Cabelas has the BEST NO QUESTIONS asked return policy anywhere in the world!.In my opinion Mark M. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 6:12 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-l

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- From: "capricorn89" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Matt Morgan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "meteorite lists" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 12:53 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS > H

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Hi Bob and all; www.cabelas.com also sells Garmin 12 and many other garmins...the 12 is priced at $148.99 and the GPS 12 with Map feature is $299.99 Best to all; Jake Jake Delgaudio The Nature Source Meteorites and Fossils Queensbury, NEW YORK 12804 website: www.nature-source.co

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS/Jake

Hi Ron and all: Go to this webpage: It is a Canadian company that lays out ALL the new Garmin's in chart-form (side by side) so you can easily compare features. Prices stated are in Canadian dollars. Also...check out

[meteorite-list] GPS

[meteorite-list] Want AD: Still Looking to buy a 2nd-hand Garmin 12 GPS unit Robert Verish [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri, 21 Dec 2001 11:22:53 -0800 (PST) Hello List, I'm looking to buy a 2nd-hand Garmin 12 GPS unit. I only need it to transfer files from one Garmin 12 to another while "in the field

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D]>; meteorite lists <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 1:15 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GPS > I use the Garmin GPS III + for geologic field work and love it! It works in > just about every weather condition, in trees, and in one case, under water. > Matt

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--- On Jan 15, 2002, Tom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Which brand GPS do you think I can buy one, megellon or garmin. Also I > wanted something to hook up to the computer to download data. I could use > it > for land and in airplane too. > > > Tom > > >

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-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:15 PM To: meteorite lists Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS Which brand GPS do you think I can buy one, megellon or garmin. Also I wanted something to hook up to the compu

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Tom, I bought a Garmin 12XL 2 years ago and love it. They make a color screen model of it now. Both companies are good, I chose Garmin based on reading the sat.nav newsgroup and other people's recommendations. Regards, Tom Randall >Which brand GPS do you think I can buy one, megellon or

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rth Street Glen Dale, WV 26038 Catch a Falling Star Meteorites http://www.catchafallingstar.com - Original Message - From: "Matt Morgan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "meteorite lists" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday,

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D]> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 2:14 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] GPS > Which brand GPS do you think I can buy one, megellon or garmin. Also I > wanted something to hook up to the computer to download data. I could use it > for land and in airplane too. > > > Tom > > >

[meteorite-list] GPS

Which brand GPS do you think I can buy one, megellon or garmin. Also I wanted something to hook up to the computer to download data. I could use it for land and in airplane too. Tom __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist