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| Tue Oct 30, 2001 - 9:53 AM EST - By Scott Hanselman | |
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As with the HandyGPS, Once you have the module inserted, using the module is fairly straightforward. Upon insertion, the HandyGPS application runs and initializes. The first thing you want to do is set the closest location and time offset in Setup. This speeds the process of getting a fix from nearby GPS satellites. I didn't have any trouble acquiring a satellite lock. Of course, you need to have an open view of the sky to get a solid fix on the satellites. A lock of at least 3 satellites is required to get a good fix on your location, and a 4 satellites allows altitude to be calculated. The HandyGPS Pro is fairly speedy as GPSs go, and I was able to acquire a lock in Portland, OR in about 60 seconds.
The HandyGPS, like all GPSs that can take advantage of the new accuracy provided us since the US Government turned off the obfuscators, is ridiculously good. I was able to calculate accuracy down to about 15 meters or less. If you're into GeoCaching (searching for buried treasure with only lat/long coordinates to guide you) you'll appreciate that kind of accuracy.
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