[Rhodes22-list] Radio - FM Recption - GPS Map

[Wally Buck]

Brad/Bob,

Not much on the airwaves this end of the river. I am not ready to spend 
money for radio but others at the marina seem to enjoy the service. I am 
considering an I POD or like product.

Wally

>From: "Bob Weber" <ruba1811 at hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Radio - FM Recption - GPS Map
>Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 10:08:01 -0500
>
>Brad, I have found the GPS to be great on the boat.  I have brought it in 
>the car before but never found a use for it.  If I were to be travelling to 
>parts unknowen it would be helpful.   It doesnt have verbal comands "turn 
>right in 50 feet" but you should be able to get that from the display.  I 
>cant believe you dont already have a handheld GPS for backup while flying.  
>I guess it is more helpful in the egg beaters than in commercial jets.  As 
>far as XM.  I am not in a rush to pay for radio.  We all were in a hurry to 
>pay for tv.  Remember the promise.  Pay monthly and get commercial free tv. 
>  That didn't last too long.  I am due for a new car I will keep that in 
>mind when ordering the stereo equipment on the car.  If it is removable, it 
>will be a no brainer.  Bob
>
>>From: brad haslett <flybrad at yahoo.com>
>>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Radio - FM Recption - GPS Map
>>Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 05:27:36 -0700 (PDT)
>>
>>Am I the only one on a lake with almost no FM radio
>>available? Last Christmas I purchased an XM satellite
>>radio for CoraShen and it has turned out to be a
>>wonderfull investment.  Now I don't have to drag CD's
>>to the boat or listen to "swap shop" and the
>>obituaries on the local stations.  Both Sirrius and XM
>>get about 160+ stations and the reception is
>>outstanding.  The equipment is about $125 and the
>>service $10 per month.  I move the equipment to my car
>>when not on the boat.
>>
>>This experiment with dual use equipment has gotten me
>>started looking at portable GPS moving map displays.
>>The Garmin 176 looks interesting.  You can use it on
>>the boat and then in the car as well.  Anyone on the
>>list have experience with one?
>>
>>Brad Haslett
>>"CoraShen"
>>
>>
>>
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