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Re: GPS shortcomings.
From: Peter Fogg
Date: 2005 Jun 9, 10:13 +1000
From: Peter Fogg
Date: 2005 Jun 9, 10:13 +1000
> On Behalf Of Lu Abel > > We're talking about the sextant being a backup navigation instrument, > not the primary one, so I must ask why you think a Davis Mk 15 or Mk 25 > wouldn't be up to the task. Metal is more reliable. Won't warp and is less liable to temperature effects. Nothing new or controversial here.