Cearnach
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Why does eTrex Vista = less accurate WITH WAAS on?
Cearnach replied to Rubbertoe's topic in GPS technology and devices
quote:Originally posted by Kerry: The signal as available to the general community I believe still falls under the Type 0 test mode. According to Raytheon and the FAA, the Type 0 test mode message is to prevent aircraft from using the signal before the FAA certifies the technology. That's not scheduled to happen till sometime in 2003. The reliability of WAAS should only get better, for the most part, between now and then. Also, some of the satelites up there are not sending good data yet. They should soon though. -
Why does eTrex Vista = less accurate WITH WAAS on?
Cearnach replied to Rubbertoe's topic in GPS technology and devices
quote:Originally posted by Kerry: The signal as available to the general community I believe still falls under the Type 0 test mode. According to Raytheon and the FAA, the Type 0 test mode message is to prevent aircraft from using the signal before the FAA certifies the technology. That's not scheduled to happen till sometime in 2003. The reliability of WAAS should only get better, for the most part, between now and then. Also, some of the satelites up there are not sending good data yet. They should soon though.