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RE: [worldcruising] Electronic Charts systems


Subject: RE: [worldcruising] Electronic Charts systems
From: Kelly McDaniel (kelly.mcdaniel@XXX.XXX)
Date: Wed Jan 24 2001 - 16:58:03 EST


Perhaps the operating systems used for the GPS satellites themselves are
using Win 95 or Win 98? I would strongly urge you to reconsider alternatives
to relying solely on GPS for navigation.
Just some food for thought.
Kelly _/)
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Arthur Plottier [mailto:arthurplottier@XXX.XXX]
  Sent: 2001 January 24 2:11 PM
  To: worldcruising@XXX.XXX
  Subject: [worldcruising] Electronic Charts systems

  Hi,
  As we know there are two common ways in having an electronic chart
  plotter on board. One is based on using a PC or laptop and the other
  based on a dedicated chart plotter.

  My experience with the failure in Win 95 and Win 98 is making me very
  nervous on using just the software on a laptop.

  What is the reliability of the dedicated chart plotters using C-Map?

  My intention is not to rely only on the electronics, so I will carry
  some paper charts however I am not planning to use a sextant based on
  my experience on GPS system

  Appreciate any inputs.

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