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gpspassion
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igurevich38
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 Posted - 20 sept. 2004 : 16:35:47
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No we haven't. But I highly recommend downloading all of the maps that are in the World Map Database (see the Maps and POIs message board) (above link included) and bringing a couple of GPS devices, PPCs, and a laptop etc... with OziExplorer software (it's the only one who can calibrate these maps with non-standard projections), and calibrating these maps on the spot in known locations.
I have been hearing on the radio lately that a lot of troops in Iraq are not being given GPS devices even though they need them and end up in really dangerous situations because of it. So you don't want to rely on the gov't for help in this case. I would spend the money in this case for extra stuff since your life may depend on it.
I also read an article that a lot of soldiers bring their own Garmin Rino walkie talkies and use them for GPS + communication. These may be useful as well. |
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jsiegel
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Posted - 20 sept. 2004 : 16:45:11
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I just completed a special version of Outdoor Navigator that comes with many maps of Iraq for a large order. It comes with all of the maps and software on one 256 MB SD card. It is only being sold for Palm OS-based products for now. The Garmin iQue is a good example of a device with integrated GPS that it works well with...
More information on this is available at: http://www.maptech.com/products/onsdiraq/index.cfm
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gpspassion
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Posted - 20 sept. 2004 : 17:00:29
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The problem is that the iQue has a meager battery life of about one hour (BL on of course but that's the only way to use it outdoors) so I wouldn't want to have to rely on it for anything serious...Any reason this is not being made available for PocketPCs?
Anyway, even without uploaded maps, the Vista remains a sturdy device with a long (20+ hours) battery life where you can upload routes and waypoints using the free maps (they'll need calibration) as a basis but that requires some advance planning and will require to have a laptop handy in the evening.
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igurevich38
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Posted - 20 sept. 2004 : 18:47:11
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Semsons sells this really nice battery extender (I got one) that works with any PPC and Palm.
http://www.semsons.com/batexwitusb.html
It clips to your belt and uses AA batteries. Really convenient,as long as you have a pile of AA batteries, especially rechargable ones, that you can charge at night. |
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gpspassion
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admin_0
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Posted - 24 oct. 2004 : 09:12:04
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http://www.gmap.com.mx/ir/
This is a bit pricey, but you can get a street map of Iraq for your garmin system. I am not willing to fork over what they are asking, but it may be worth it to go in together with your friends and hand out to those going on convoys.
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igurevich38
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Posted - 25 oct. 2004 : 02:11:11
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Thanks.
I'll add this to the world map database. I wonder how the accuracy of these maps compares to Maptech's? |
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Saleen
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Posted - 25 oct. 2004 : 08:39:54
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Yeah, that's a bit pricey alright. The more I think about it the more I am leaning towards just building a map along the MSRs with waypoints and track logs. I'll just have to do without the TOPO I guess.
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