Why Two GPS?
07-27-18, 02:52 PM
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A couple of reasons.
1) One GPS full screen with the map, the other with data fields.
2) Person is using one GPS to geocache with and doesn't want to mess with his mileage stats. I used two GPS units for this reason when I toured.
1) One GPS full screen with the map, the other with data fields.
2) Person is using one GPS to geocache with and doesn't want to mess with his mileage stats. I used two GPS units for this reason when I toured.
07-30-18, 10:44 AM
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It appears units support GLONASS to improve GPS, not really as an alternative**. That is, it would be more likely to use both at the same time.
** People in Russia (for example) might prefer to use a unit that supports GLONASS
** People in Russia (for example) might prefer to use a unit that supports GLONASS
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07-30-18, 10:49 AM
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I'm going out on a limb here, and say those GPS devices (the gizmos that have a short antenna looking thingy on the upper left) might be satellite messaging gps tracking devices. I have one that has the same form factor and several buttons in similar places beneath the screen. Mine is made by Delorme, and the model is the InReach SE; it has yellow trim, but otherwise is very similar. I don't know why you would need two, though.
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/140024
The "short antenna looking thingy" is an antenna. The point is to increase GPS sensitivity.
