Re: [Paddlewise] VHF or GPS?

From: <Johnlebl_at_aol.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 20:53:29 EST
In a message dated 12/9/1998 7:20:51 AM EST, VajraT_at_aol.com writes:

<< The sub-$100 Magellan Pioneer GPS is perfectly serviceable. >>

Not according to two friends who own them and a New Jersey firm that sells
them.  It is a 2 channell vs 12 for most and it takes a long time to lock on
when turned on.  As a contrast, my Magellan 4000XLS takes about 15 seconds adn
my friends takes 5-10 minutes in idea conditions.

You can get a really good GPS for  $ 150.00, why skimp $ 50.00 for a piece of
junk?  Any GPS that takes that long to figure where it is is a piece of junk!
It is a toy, not a tool.

John

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