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  • From: "IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN" <ilichten1@verizon.net>
  • To: "'Mounted search and rescue'" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [MSAR] GPS and field navigation
  • Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:08:24 -0400

One should never get dependent on technology, even with spare batteries. GPS
units are fairly rugged today and can function in limited satellite service
areas. The major problem is that you cannot lock a unit into one set of
parameters. The user can still mess with them after you select the datum and
the start point. I prefer software defined radios versus crystal or channel
element units because they are much cheaper to maintain and re-channel as
needed. But I keep the clone cables and programming enabling plugs locked up
at the CP. If this was available for GPS I would be much happier.

The problem with map and compass is that most people make it too magical.
Guess what-- we are all using magnetic compasses and the same map so most of
the "correcting" goes away. The point is to be able to see, identify and
locate. And the briefer must select visually identifiable points on the
ground for the task team.

Irv Lichtenstein





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