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Tom_M1
Jul 16, 2018Explorer
Bill.Satellite wrote:This generally is true. But when you're out in the boonies and you don't have much to reference your position, a GPS is great. I have been at spots in the Rockies and Cascades where this happens. With Streets & Trips and a GPS I can easily mark my present location. This also helps when telling someone else where you are located.
The only thing the GPS would do is show your location but it will not help, or be necessary, for any route planning while sitting at the picnic table!
There are many GPS dongles available for under $20. Here's one available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Diymall-G-mouse-Glonass-Raspberry-Aviation/dp/B00NWEEWW8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1531753184&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+gps&dpID=319Yen02YIL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
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