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Re: The Collection of Fish
One downside to using a GPS is that they aren't as accurate as people think
they are. All GPSs that are available to the public have a built in error,
which can be pretty large. For example: I was using a school GPS right
outside of a class room, and, even though I wasn't moving, the GPS was showing
that I was moving around in about a 100yard circle. I've found this same
problem with more expensive (and thus "better") GPSs that are used by various
marine science institutions. 100 yards might not be much if you're on flat,
level, and clear ground, but it could be a problem in dense brush. Also, I
don't rely on the altitude function at all (the FAA doesn't allow pilots to
either). Within five minutes, my house went from -200 feet to +1000 feet, and
then down to +500 feet (I was at around +800). It never leveled off, and was
constantly swinging around. I'm not saying GPSs are bad, I've just found a
map and compass to be more reliable (so long as I don't get lost).
Louis