GPS question ??

[skinny]

When you save a way point does it mark your loction by where the unit is at or where the antenna it at? Debating on the best place to mount antenna to be the most accurate.

[DSPCHAMY]

from the antenna. If it is a hockey puck antenna, Cabelas sells a mounting plate for under the gps mount that allows you to mount it directly behind the gps unit.

Item # 2UG-010090 $19.99

[ChampioNinKY]

Position of the antenna but that is usually only a max of a foot or 2 difference. And in GPS its all about feet not inches so it does'nt make a big difference just make sure the antenna has nothing blocking it.

Jerry Cole

[skinny]

thanks for the replys...the reason I'm asking is right now I am marking stuff with a hand held GPS. When the water comes back up and I go back in the boat I want to be able to find my spot with driving over top it.
Question#2: Would you mount antenna more towards the front,center or rear of the boat?

[Basswipe]

Mount the antenna where it has the most unobstructed view of the sky. I put mine in the corner of the back deck.

As someone said earlier, GPS is all about feet, not inches. All GPS units have a margin of error of at least a few feet.

[ChampioNinKY]

I also use a Handheld that I mark way points with when the water is low and transfer them to the boat unit. It works well for me.

Jerry Cole

[rudeZ20]

Hey Dude,
Thought that you had fallen off the face of the earth. Saw you went to Dale and had a little fun. Stay in touch.

Marty

[skinny]

I also use a Handheld that I mark way points with when the water is low and transfer them to the boat unit. It works well for me.

Jerry Cole

Thanks Jerry..... I'm new to the GPS thing and I'm trying to cut down on search time during tournament hours. I have looked for stuff before for up to a half hour.

[ChampioNinKY]

It will save u lots of time, But u must realize that there is a + or - in feet the unit will usually tell you what it is. Good Luck.

Jerry Cole

[ChampioNinKY]

Hey Marty I heard they were moving the BFLs on Cumberland to Guist Creek...LOL

Jerry

[rudeZ20]

Ya think? That would be interesting and a cluster to boot. Next time you go to Dale let em know and I wll follow ya down!

[JignPig2006]

I've mounted mine behind the drivers seat on the fiberglass. Its epoxied in and wont move. I get good signals pretty much everywhere.