Hi, Some corrections and updates on my earlier post:
| The Garmin GPS models that are ideal for gliding with a Pocket-PC are: | | Garmin 72 A$393 12v, display and buttons easy to see/use in flight. | 2048 trackpoints - interval adjusted by time or distance | eg 5hr 40m at 10 seconds. | 1.6"x2.2"=3.5sq", 160x120=19k pixels (5kp/sq"), 4 levels of grey. | Has a socket (but no cable) to link to a PC or Pocket-PC or Palm. | | Garmin 76 A$594 12v, as per model 72 but improved as follows: | Adds an external aerial socket (only) | 10,000 trackpoints. Great! eg 8hr 20m at 3 seconds. | A more detailed display: 240x180 = 43k pixels (12kp/sq"), 4 levels of | gray. PC link cable included. NB: NOT 10,000 TrackPoints! You have to go to the next model up, the gpsMAP76, or to the lovely gpsMAP76"S" to get this! ****** So, no longer would I recommend the standard 76 ****** | And of course the GPS MAP 76s at $1088. HOORAY!! The price has finally dropped to a very reasonable $860 See http://www.ja-gps.com.au/catalog.html#anchor4289858 Perhaps even less with a haggle ;-) Here are my own notes on the Garmin GPS MAP 76"S" for your info: Calculates basic gliding functions as choices for all configurable display fields: Glide Ratio (can be displayed all the time) Glide Ratio to Destination, and Vertical Speed to Destination. 12 volt . . . easy to power from glider, car or boat. Display and buttons are easy to see/use in flight. Best used vertically but the display is not at the top end . . pity. A large detailed display: 240x180 = 43k pixels (12kp/sq"), 4 levels of grey. 1.6" x 2.2" = 3.5sq". 10,000 trackpoints. Great! eg 8hr 20m at 3 seconds. - interval adjustable by time or distance Has a socket to link to a PC or Pocket-PC or Palm. PC link cable included. Has an external aerial socket (external antenna model GA27C with windscreen suction mount, and magnetic mount $115.) Has mapping ability, can store 1000 user waypoints. Comes with some Aust info, more buyable from Garmin (only) to store in 24mb RAM (eg: 'Metroguide' has national coverage of cities & towns, with limited detail in rural areas ~$270. 'BlueChart' contains offshore info $$$). Has a barometric altimeter, and a compass. More info available soon . . . mine expected to arrive tomorrow!! :-) Cheers, Jim Kelly -- * You are subscribed to the aus-soaring mailing list. * To Unsubscribe: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] * with "unsubscribe aus-soaring" in the body of the message * or with "help" in the body of the message for more information.
