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Re: GPS shortcomings.
From: Peter Fogg
Date: 2005 Jun 9, 17:00 +1000
From: Peter Fogg
Date: 2005 Jun 9, 17:00 +1000
> >>On Behalf Of Lu Abel > > Do you speak from experience or just theory about "plastic?" > When I've had the chance to examine them I've found them disconcerting to use - for example, the index error was different each time I checked on one instrument, before and after taking a sight. It didn't inspire confidance. I know and accept that they have been used to cross oceans with, and possibly they are ideal for the task of teaching students.
