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Re: GPS shortcomings.

From: Peter Fogg (no email)
Date: Wed Jun 08 2005 - 20:13:45 EDT

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    > On Behalf Of Lu Abel
    >
    > We're talking about the sextant being a backup navigation instrument,
    > not the primary one, so I must ask why you think a Davis Mk 15 or Mk 25
    > wouldn't be up to the task.

    Metal is more reliable. Won't warp and is less liable to temperature
    effects. Nothing new or controversial here.


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