[Rhodes22-list] Radio - FM Recption - GPS Map

[Bob Weber]

Brad, I have found the GPS to be great on the boat.  I have brought it in 
the car before but never found a use for it.  If I were to be travelling to 
parts unknowen it would be helpful.   It doesnt have verbal comands "turn 
right in 50 feet" but you should be able to get that from the display.  I 
cant believe you dont already have a handheld GPS for backup while flying.  
I guess it is more helpful in the egg beaters than in commercial jets.  As 
far as XM.  I am not in a rush to pay for radio.  We all were in a hurry to 
pay for tv.  Remember the promise.  Pay monthly and get commercial free tv.  
That didn't last too long.  I am due for a new car I will keep that in mind 
when ordering the stereo equipment on the car.  If it is removable, it will 
be a no brainer.  Bob

>From: brad haslett <flybrad at yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Radio - FM Recption - GPS Map
>Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 05:27:36 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Am I the only one on a lake with almost no FM radio
>available? Last Christmas I purchased an XM satellite
>radio for CoraShen and it has turned out to be a
>wonderfull investment.  Now I don't have to drag CD's
>to the boat or listen to "swap shop" and the
>obituaries on the local stations.  Both Sirrius and XM
>get about 160+ stations and the reception is
>outstanding.  The equipment is about $125 and the
>service $10 per month.  I move the equipment to my car
>when not on the boat.
>
>This experiment with dual use equipment has gotten me
>started looking at portable GPS moving map displays.
>The Garmin 176 looks interesting.  You can use it on
>the boat and then in the car as well.  Anyone on the
>list have experience with one?
>
>Brad Haslett
>"CoraShen"
>
>
>
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