August 13, 2007 12:18
While mulling over possibly using older GPS units, you might well read the Panbo thread
http://www.panbo.com/archives/2007/08/wa..._out_.html
The lengthy comments are quite an eye opener. I am curious to see how, if at all, you will be able to work around this with your older units.
Things change.
Try to cope.
John
http://www.panbo.com/archives/2007/08/wa..._out_.html
Quote:July 31 (or July 16, according to this Trimble PDF), the FAA decommissioned WAAS satellites 122 (#35) and 134 (#47), and that at least some marine GPS receivers are not able to recognize the remaining two correction-sending birds, 135 (#45 48) and the new 138 (#51). In other words, your plotter may not be showing your position quite as accurately as you’re used to. Take care, and please report in about your WAAS status.
The lengthy comments are quite an eye opener. I am curious to see how, if at all, you will be able to work around this with your older units.
Things change.
Try to cope.
John