The GPS weak point is elevation. Not nearly as accurate as movement
over the surface of the earth.

Jim

On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 9:54 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com> wrote:
> dear uppity vanagonerite
>
> all gps worth salt show altitude as well as attitude
>
> yours
> On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 10:02 AM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I've often thought having an altimeter in the van would be a useful
>> addition
>> when driving in the mountains, as knowing the elevation of a pass doesn't
>> tell the whole story if you don't know your current elevation. Has anyone
>> tried one with any success?
>>
>> --
>> Shawn Wright
>> '88 Westy 1.6TD
>>
>
>
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