[gps-talkusers] gps receiver question

Does the way the receiver is oriented effect navigation?


    For example, many receivers are flat, sort of match box shaped devices.  It 
can sit on a table top and be "right side up" or if you carry your receiver 
could be anywhere.  (bag, shirt pocket, glued to your head)  How critical is 
that?  If the receiver were fitted inside a hat oriented to face the way the 
user is walking how much or is it at all better than say if it sits in the 
shirt pocket.  Did I read correctly that the Sendero suggested config is to 
have the receiver fitted in to a shoulder strap?  

I'm a  little curious how that works, any pointers would be appreciated.

Thanks

P.S.  I get how it's important to be on the person etc but mainly how critical 
is the way it's fitted to the person.  (minus antenna characteristics, I 
already get how a better sky view helps but what if the receiver is in your bag 
90 degrees to the right??)


Thanks

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