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brak326
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Post subject: gps or map  Posted: Sun 18 Dec 2005 11:22 |
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I was just wondering does anybody on this forum use a gps unit
or just a map when looking for a fugitives house. If so what make & model gps. Thankyou.
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baildoc
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Post subject: Posted: Sun 18 Dec 2005 13:32 |
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We use a GPS sending unit that is vehicle mounted and fed into a laptop using MS Streets and Trips 2005. It continually plots your current location as well as gives you information regarding your destination and surrounding accomodations etc. We have used it all over the country with great success. Maps ? I don't think I even remember how to read one! 
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thebishopp
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Post subject: Posted: Sun 18 Dec 2005 13:52 |
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Location: Evansville, Indiana
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I use an Garmin Etrax with a data cable for ms streets. That way I can use it without the laptop for situations where I do not really need to have the laptop on.
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Yak
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Post subject: Posted: Sun 18 Dec 2005 14:47 |
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Location: New Jersey
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We use a Magellan Roadmate 760 which has made our life much easier since purchasing it on e-bay at a very reasonable price. Still carry the roadmaps though, backup is always important even if not essential.
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L.A.W.
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Post subject: Posted: Sun 18 Dec 2005 16:35 |
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Location: New England
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We used a GPS system while on a recent case in Vermont. We were able to go to four towns and directly to each address without a problem. I am a firm believer in using GPS.
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HGUNNER
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Post subject: gps Posted: Sun 18 Dec 2005 20:55 |
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The system we use is a dell laptop with delorme streets and gps - not only does it give location we can keep a record of mileage - stops and start times and routing- true mph plus more great for those expense reports--also helps to locate fuel and lodging plus has a database of commercial phone numbers and almost all goverment services both local and federal
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RMILL78
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Post subject: Posted: Mon 19 Dec 2005 00:53 |
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Yak wrote: We use a Magellan Roadmate 760 which has made our life much easier since purchasing it on e-bay at a very reasonable price. Still carry the roadmaps though, backup is always important even if not essential.
I also use a magellan unit in my vehicle, just got it two weeks ago, and I dont know why I didnt buy it sooner.
I couldnt be happier with it.
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Post subject: Posted: Mon 19 Dec 2005 10:13 |
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Garmin is an excellent choice, I use one when I am flying and have used one on the ground also.
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brak326
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Post subject: Thank You Posted: Mon 19 Dec 2005 11:08 |
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Thank you to all who responded to my forum very interesting and usefull information made up my mind getting a gps unit for christmas.
HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY TO ALL AND STAY SAFE.
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