GPS receiver info

Hoping someone can fill me in

The GPS receivers fromt he states, are they different to Aus, i though the WAAS/EGNOS was the US format and Aus was different

can someone out there please fill me in on the type we need here in AUS if there is any difference

cheers

Brad


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waas and egnos are the

Tue, 2009-11-24 17:58

waas and egnos are the american and european governments satellite based augmentation systems, used mainly for aircraft navigation and hydrographic surveying. If the receiver says its waas and egnos enables it just means it can pick up these signals if available. If the reciever doesnt have them its not a big deal if your just using it to log fishing spots, unless you want meter accuracy!

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yeah cheers mate, thanks i

Tue, 2009-11-24 20:07

yeah cheers mate, thanks i have been doing a bit of research today, think i have it sorted now

cheers

brad