----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 05, 1999 6:37 PM Subject: low priced GPS
> All right, I know this is probably a fairly common question but
I'll
> get all your advice anyway- whats the best GPS for the buck? I'm
> thinking of just getting the cheapest handheld I can find (under
$100
> hopefully) but maybe there's some model out there for just a little
> more that would be worth it (I definitely want to stay under $200).
> What do you all say- where's the best value?
>
> Also, any place to shop to get the absolute best buys?
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Joa
>
I tried a Garmin 45XL ( K Mart) right next to a Lorance Airmap 100 on an
80
mile each way flight. Both units showed everything the same going up with
a
headwind. Coming home with a tail wind the Garmin would quit at 100mph. If
I
pulled the nose up a bit and slowed to 98 on the Lorance the Garmin would
start right up again. I don't know if other cheaper units are also speed
sensitive. A friend bought a Magellan unit at the sporting goods store.
Works fine everyplace but in his airplane.(C172.) The unit didn't have a
removable antenna. It will work if placed right up against the windshield,
but then it is to far away to read. The non removable antenna might not be
a
problem in a Coupe with all the glass. Anyone have a cheaper unit that is
not speed sensitive?
Jim N99456 MN.
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