EGNOS

Share navigation tips, discuss map-reading, compass use etc.

Moderator: Moderators

Post Reply
zooster

EGNOS

Post by zooster »

Ok - Technical question for GPS users out there.... :)

Does anyone know whether EGNOS now works on GPS systems in Europe now? (i.e. Has it gone past test phase?)

In short, if I bought a GPS (I've got my eye on a cheap Garmin Etrex), would I see any benefit in accuracy whatsoever by switching on WAAS? (Or do we have to wait a bit longer?)

Thanks,

Z.
Dizzy
Adventurer
Adventurer
Posts: 815
Joined: Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:28 pm
Location: North Devon
Contact:

Re: EGNOS

Post by Dizzy »

zooster wrote:Ok - Technical question for GPS users out there.... :)

Does anyone know whether EGNOS now works on GPS systems in Europe now? (i.e. Has it gone past test phase?)

In short, if I bought a GPS (I've got my eye on a cheap Garmin Etrex), would I see any benefit in accuracy whatsoever by switching on WAAS? (Or do we have to wait a bit longer?)

Thanks,

Z.
It's a bit over my head this one, I'm only just adjusting to GSP at the moment but I'm sure someone here will have an answer for you. Oh, and the cheap Garmin Etrex is the one I use. :)

Dizzy
Visit my website and please leave a message on my new Guestbook!
http://www.letterboxstamper.co.ukhttp://www.devonartist.co.uk
Image
User avatar
NUMBER 70
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 500
Joined: Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:34 pm
Location: CHESHIRE

Post by NUMBER 70 »

GSP is that like ESP But it helps you find boxes,


Sorry
Last edited by NUMBER 70 on Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Now a Sustrans Volunteer Ranger Group Coordinator on the Trans Pennine Trail
zooster

Post by zooster »

It's ok, I think I've answered my own question... :)

Got my Garmin Etrex this morning, switched it on and after a little while got a position accuracy of to 3 metres - which sounds to me like EGNOS is working. (Otherwise, it would have been to about 15 metres).

Cheers,

Z.
Post Reply