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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

GPS glitches are nothing new.

I use them plus also paper maps.

I like my GPS but they are from not perfect.


4 posted on 09/04/2017 4:21:42 AM PDT by riverrunner
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To: riverrunner

“I like my GPS but they are from not perfect.”......

Same here. Anyone trying to locate my home should NEVER use a GPS. In my area, some local roads have been re-routed or even permanently closed but the GPS system, if used, will direct you to eventually wind up on a “dead end” road out in the middle of a Federal Wildlife Refuge.


11 posted on 09/04/2017 4:41:43 AM PDT by DaveA37
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To: riverrunner
What happens if they get damaged or the batteries run out and you are in the wilderness somewhere?

They are a convenience and a tool that can fail. Be prepared for when it fails which means reading a map and using a compass. Other than that, they can be a very useful navigation tool.

22 posted on 09/04/2017 6:03:40 AM PDT by dhs12345
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To: riverrunner
"GPS glitches are nothing new."

Oklahoma City... When I travailed I used my Garmin 76 and had no problems really... But Oklahoma City was like picking a hair ball... And for some reason the GPS would be worthless...

29 posted on 09/04/2017 6:31:16 AM PDT by unread (Joe McCarthy was right.......)
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