If you are interested in GPS Trimble www.trimble.com has a nice tutorial explaining the whole system. I teach navigation and provide vessel managment services for a living. Would be more than happy to answer questions.
Tight lines,
John
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>Subject: Re: [VFB] was Explorer, now MAPS, now GPS
>Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 17:59:56 EST
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>In a message dated 11/17/2002 10:02:53 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > How many of you guys and gals use GPS's in your fishing treks?
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>Religiously. Have for years while fishing from a boat. Before GPS, I used
>Loran C.
>
> > If you do:
> > What features are necessary, & which are bells and whistles?
>
>Reversible track is nice, waypoint storage (at least 99), and, most
>important, memory track. This allows you to recreate the path of the boat
>over hotspots.
>
> > How hard are they to learn?
>
>Ridiculously easy. 10 minutes with the instruction manual and you're good to
>go.
>
> > How easy are they to use?
>
>Easy.
>
> > How much does a good, useable one cost?
>
>Under a $100 for a good hand held. Just a few years ago (less than 10) the
>least expensive model on the market was over $1,000.
>
> > Anything else one should know?
>
>Probably not real necessary for the stream fisherman except in terms of land
>navigation.
>
>Bob VanAmburg
>Kearney, NE
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