Thu, 5 Mar 1998 10:09:23 +0000 - Message No. 2286
From: "Ramon Vennik"

Subject: RE: It may sound crazy but...


> > Hi there, many of you are into GPS, so I need your input here please.
> > I would like to know some prices of a good GPS system, and wich one
> > you
> > prefair. Also, how about the possibility to download/upload betwin
> > PC-GPS maps and waypoints, is it possible? How? Is a normal serial
> > connection enough, or do you need a special system?
> > 
> > I run into all those questions while trying to find out more about a
> > system used by a mobile telephon company here in Greece, called
> > "Panafon
> > protect", it is a tracking system that uses a GPS+GSM phone to do it,
> > but it is extreemely expencive, and while searching for more info
> > about
> > it on the net, i saw that there are many similar systems for a lot
> > less
> > monney, but not in Greece. 
> > 
> > 
> Try looking at the Garmin GPS receivers. I have a GPS II and a cycle
> bracket. It's really designed for mounting on the handlebars of a
> bicycle, but it works just as well on my motorbike. It runs off 4 AA
> batteries, or a 12v adaptor and has serial-connectivity. With the
> correct software, you can transfer waypoint and route information
> between the GPS II and software like Autoroute Express, for example. In
> England, the GPS II costs about 120uk pounds and is an order of
> magnitude better than anything that Magellan produce. The GPS III is
> about 2.5x that much, but has a built-in map of the world (seriously!)
> and a 12-channel receiver to keep a much better satellite lock.
> Hope this helps :-)
You might consider the Garmin GPS III, with build-in roadmaps. 
It's for sale in the Netherlands for around the Hfl 1200, approx $ 
600
Groetjes

Ramon
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