Re: LRO: GPS and Speed

From: Jim Hall (jimfoo@qwest.net)
Date: Wed Jun 27 2001 - 08:00:00 EDT

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    Yes, the speed on a GPS is very accurate.

    Nick Danger wrote:
    >
    > I got my GPS today. A Garmin eTrex Legend and I LOVE It. It works great, got
    > the dash mount and its perfect for viewing instead of my speedo (that always
    > reads 0mph anyway)
    >
    > So, on my ride home I had a quick (1 exit) stint on the highway and I got
    > 59.9 mph it read as max (averaged about 58 on the highway) This is a 72
    > Series III with a Superwich overdrive. It wasnt floored but I dont suspect I
    > had much more to go. This sound about right to everyone? Not worried, Im
    > satisified but Im curious if this seems about right!
    >
    > -Nick

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    Jim Hall
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