[gps-talkusers] Re: Garmin GPS10

Would this not be do to the little bit of randomizing they do with the
satellite system to throw off the 1-ton bum that would not matter if it
missed by 20 feet?
 

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From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael May
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 3:59 PM
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Garmin GPS10

We continue to test a variety of receivers. The beauty of not being 
locked into one receiver is that we can change at any time.

For example, there is a new chip that proports to have sensativity 
down to -159 DBM, quite a bit better than that used by the Blue 
Logger, Freedom and the Garmin. I have even found it to pick up inside a
mall.

There are always trade offs and we are just learning what those are.

It is important to note that the number of satellites tracked is not 
the ultimate indicator of position accuracy. Once you have 4 
satellites, each additional satellite makes little difference. The 
systems use the best 4 satellites out of 8 or 10 satellites being 
received. The scale is not linear. This is why we have the quality 
rating of Poor, Fair, Good and Very good.

It is also amazing to me that I can have 3 receivers of exactly the 
same brand and all report different figures right next to each other.

Mike


At 01:30 AM 7/15/2005, you wrote:
>Hello all,
>         Yesterday I had the opportunity to observe and compare the new FS
>street talk on the Packmate qt to my PK with Braille Note GPS.  I found
that
>there product has some real cool potential.  I found that the BN GPS is is
>early a much more polished, and comprehensive GPS product.  However The
Blue
>tooth receiver that they were using clearly out performed the bluelogger
>that I am using.  This is with regards to the amount of satellites that it
>was picking up.  I made notes on its name however I cannot find the file
>that I saved them in.  Although it is the one that they are bundling with
>there product.  There unit would consistently have between 3 and 5 more
>satellites tracking.  This was with there unit in someone's breast pocket,
>and mine on my shoulder.  I did a test with there unit connecting to it
with
>my PK, and there was not problem, it connected just like I connected with
my
>bluelogger. I got just as many satellites reported.  I will get the name of
>the unit and let all of you guys know.
>Scott
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael May
>Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 8:36 PM
>To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Garmin GPS10
>
>Liam,
>
>Someone said they had tried the Fortuna with a BrailleNote and it
>didn't work. Have you tried it with the PK? I am surprised because I
>have tried 3 Bluetooth receivers on the PK and all communicated. I
>would like to see the Fortuna unless it is already determined that it
>won't work.
>
>Mike
>At 02:51 PM 7/12/2005, you wrote:
> >Michael,
> >
> >Have you had hands on the fortuna?  Its tiny, you can change the battery
> >and it has a slide on offswitch.  John who has used it felt it was
> >quicker to acquire a position than other models.  If you like I can send
> >you one to try? The only minor problem is that the spare I have has a UK
> >charger, but I think it has a cigar lighter adapter in the pack.  Its  a
> >while since I unpacked it.
> >
> >- Liam
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael May
> >Sent: 12 July 2005 15:46
> >To: GPS-talkusers-freelists.org
> >Subject: [gps-talkusers] Garmin GPS10
> >
> >
> >We are actively testing the Garmin GPS 10 receiver as an alternative
> >to the Delorme Earthmate. So far, they are quite similar in terms of
> >reception, the most important factor.
> >
> >There are small differences such as the way the Garmin turns on and
> >off. I am not sure if it is better or worse. It still has a single
> >button that you press to turn on and press and hold to turn off. The
> >Garmin is in a sealed case which means it is waterproof but you
> >cannot replace the battery. However, the battery lasts a couple hours
> >longer than the Earthmate.
> >
> >The Garmin is completely magnetic on one side making it good to stick
> >to the top of your car.
> >
> >I feel the jury is still out on the receiver. We bought a couple
> >extras in case anyone wants to have a second receiver. We will sell
> >them at cost, which is $150 including the receiver, car adapter and
> >AC charger. If you need another case, same as the one for the
> >Earthmate, that is another $15.
> >
> >It would be good to spread the testing to a larger audience.
> >
> >I have written a Getting Started document for the GPS 10.
> >
> >Mike
> >
> >
> >
> >Michael G. May
> >
> >CEO Sendero Group
> >
> >Developers and distributors of BrailleNote GPS
> >Distributing BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Miniguide, The Tissot Silen-T
> >tactile watch, Talks cell phone software and the ID Mate, bar code
> >reader
> >
> >MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >http://www.SenderoGroup.com
> >
> >(1-888-757-6810, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007
> >Sendero Group, LLC
> >1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA
> >
> >Latitude, 38 33 9.239 North
> >Longitude, 121 45 40.145 West
>
>
>Michael G. May
>
>CEO Sendero Group
>
>Developers and distributors of BrailleNote GPS
>Distributing BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Miniguide, The Tissot Silen-T
>tactile watch, Talks cell phone software and the ID Mate, bar code reader
>
>MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>http://www.SenderoGroup.com
>
>(1-888-757-6810, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007
>Sendero Group, LLC
>1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA
>
>Latitude, 38 33 9.239 North
>Longitude, 121 45 40.145 West


Michael G. May

CEO Sendero Group

Developers and distributors of BrailleNote GPS
Distributing BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Miniguide, The Tissot Silen-T 
tactile watch, Talks cell phone software and the ID Mate, bar code reader

MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.SenderoGroup.com

(1-888-757-6810, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007
Sendero Group, LLC
1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA

Latitude, 38 33 9.239 North
Longitude, 121 45 40.145 West

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