Re: [VFB] was Explorer, now MAPS, now GPS

[Dan Crowe]

Densely timbered areas are a problem.  You don't get the reflected signals like you do in canyons, but they block your GPSr's view of the sky.  The better you antenna the better your reception in areas with overhead, but it's always best to find a clearing if you need to orient yourself, then shoot a heading to wherever you want to go.  There is no replacement for a good old compass and experience in the woods.   A decent unit tracks your progress as you move along, creating a path you can use to get back.  If you lose reception while you are tromping through the heavy stuff, you lose this feature, but you can always get a straight line heading back to camp.  the waypoints (fishing spots, river crossings, parking lot, etc) are permanently saved, and with a little know how in the woods, you can usually find what you're looking for.  Just don't get so busy watching the GPS that you forget to look around at where you are. ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] was Explorer, now MAPS, now GPS In a message dated 11/17/2002 4:50:38 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Will they work in canyon areas, or do they have dead zones like cell phones? And what about in densely timbered mountains?   Delbert (Del) Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Belton, SC My little spot on the River of Life SC Department of Natural Resources Home Page Fly Fishing World.com Home Page