[gps-talkusers] Re: decreasing destination distance

Mike,

The accuracy of your map is the culprit here, I'd bet.  They are only so 
accurate as to specific locations.

The resolution if you want a more accurate indication of your bank entrance is 
to stand outside the entrance with very-good or excellent sat reception, i.e. 
at least 15 feet accuracy.  Set your bank entrance as a POI with the space 
dot-3 command.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Weaver" <weavermicha@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 9:27 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] decreasing destination distance


I went walking to my bank I think it was yesterday with the Braillenote
GPS.
I got to my destination ok and fortunately I know where it actually is
because I was a bit concerned it told me the destination distance
further away than I thought which was the other side of the road and it
said something about 61 feet.
Is there an option I need to change to bring this distance for
destinations closer?
What should I basically be getting with I think 9 Satalites or am I
likely to only get within 61 feet?
I either heard or read somewhere that GPS distances were a bit closer
these days.
If there is an option to decrease the distance of destination, all my
settings are at default.
Also is there a way of following a route with the Mpower BT case closed
ie in case it rains?
I try to close the case carefully and sometimes accidentally trigger a
command.

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