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Re: lv-ab: Re: [beneteau] gps blackout- a different kind

From: Eric Thompson (no email)
Date: Mon Aug 12 2002 - 15:29:10 EDT

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    Yes Rick, but...
     The original objection to high mounted GPS antennas
    (believe it or not) was that the GPS would detect the sway
    of the mast and screw up the cog/sog readings. True in the
    days before S/A and true again today, especially with
    differential/WAAS units. These complaints ONLY came from
    racers who loved the ability to get a quick read on the
    results of every little sail/course adjustment.
    Eric Thompson
    S/V Procrastinator
    South San Francisco

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