From: "john" <jrhauer_at_attbi.com> > One set of rechargeable batteries last about a day. NiCd or NiMH? The latter are higher in capacity and would last longer. > You have to be moving to get a heading. (I know that > sounds dumb or obvious, but it means the the gps does not replace a > compass.) There are models of GPS units that have a built-in electronic compass. They eat batteries faster apparently. Personally, I'd rather trust my deck-mounted compass. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Dec 05 2002 - 10:57:27 PST
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