Bob F

Double WOW!! Some really crazy images there. What about that Ice Ship?? and those crazy gys fishing.

Yes please, Adam!!

Cod If you are receiving the differential EGNOS signal it should tell you the accuracy of the signal and any errors, so this should give you enough information to determine if it is usable or not. But, as I understand it, the Test signal cannot be relied on to always be there, so it might suddenly drop out. In that case, does the GPS automatically revert to the standard GPS satellites?? I don't know the answer to that one. Like you said, probably best to have an ordinary GPS backup operating in parallel, or if you only have an EGNOS enabled GPS, leaving it in normal GPS mode until the EGNOS system is fully operational. Bob F.

Yes, correct, but the beauty of it is that a US made GPS (like Garmin) which is designed for WAAS will work in Europe with the EGNOS system. If only the VHF units were as nicely compatible...

Paul, I'll take the outside lane, you take the inside lane, and Adam can go down the middle. Or better still... Rich, can you arrange for one of your mates to get one of the squad cars out with the blue lights flashing. Might as well provide the escort properly!!

We've all got a caravan, 3 kids, a wife and a poodle, haven't we??? Or am I the only sad BassTurd!! Answers on a sealed postcard only, please...

Martin, Yes, sorry, I wasn't disagreeing with that. You are correct, it is prudent to inform your car insurer that you will be towing, if it is not already stated in your policy, just so your car is covered for damage whilst towing. What I was trying to emphasize is it's important to know that your BOAT is not covered by your car insurance whilst towing. The same goes for caravans. Bob F

Round for me please, too.

Ah, I thought mode 0 had to be read by ALL receivers. It's a basic necessity of the system, isn't it? A WAAS GPS is supposed to work with EGNOS and visa versa, but maybe they are saying some GPS's that are WAAS designed will not work in EGNOS for mode 0, only. And conversely, some EGNOS desgined GPS's will not work in WAAS for mode 0, only. When the system is fully up and transmitting in its' operational mode, all WAAS GPS's will work in EGNOS and vica versa. I think I read somewhere that the new Garmin GPS's work in WAAS or EGNOS no matter which mode is being transmitted. Anyway, Codfather and you were right, it appears they were transmitting in a different mode (0), but are now transmitting in mode 2. Either way, if you have a Garmin GPS, I think you should still be able to get a 3D differential signal (if your signal is not blocked by a house!!!). But I may be wrong. I'm learning new stuff about this all the time. What do you think? Are we a bunch of anoraks or what?? Bob F.

And to answer your question... ... you boat insurance covers the boat whilst trailering, BUT you must make sure this is in your policy. Your car insurance will NOT cover your boat. Bob F

You just call the boat insurer and they will cover the boat from that day. The actual Policy will come through later with payment and cover starting on the day you picked up the boat. Bob F.

Bad news Adam. The jumble doesn't open till 10am. The boat viewing section is open at 9am. Do you still want tickets?

Hey, I just noticed we are Sharker Chaser's now. No more Medical Assistance Needed.

Yes, with a refraction index very close to water, so the fish should find it difficult to see it. Hence the name vanish...

Cod, I don't think they are using a different mode during the testing. Usually, a test signal will use the same mode as the operational signal, but the test signal cannot be relied on for accuracy or consistancy because they will be experimenting with different range and accuracy methods, and checking the error messages, etc. So, the test signal should not be used for applications where safety is paramount (e.g. a fighter pilot flying on autopilot at high speed and low altitude!!!) If the test signal is in operation I believe you should be able to pick it up, but it might not be there all the time. The difference between EGNOS and the old GPS system is in the accuracy (20m vs 5m) and with the messages you will be told the accuracy you are currently getting. The old GPS system uses the US (and Russian) military satellite system. These are self-contained satellites which transmit their signal to earth. EGNOS will still use the information from these satellites but it will use a series for ground stations which interogate these satellites to determine exactly where they are in the sky and then compute the errors due to atmosphere effects, etc. The corrected signal (with error information) is then transmitted from the base stations up to 3 EGNOS satellites which bounce them back to earth. If your GPS is EGNOS or WAAS compatible it is has a much more intelligent receiver in it which is able to decode the EGNOS signal and give you a more precise position fix, along with the error at your particular location, at that time. Your position is updated continually but the fix error is computed every 6 seconds. Not sure if this was what you were asking about?? cheers Bob F.

Tickets not ordered, yet. Having trouble getting through to the booking office. Will be ordering: 1 Adult = Mark B 2 Adults = Adam 1 Adult = Mark A 1 Adult = John F 1 Adult = Paul J 1 Adult = Martin 1 Adult = Bob F cheers Bob F

Just dropped by Bailey Warehouse today. They've got reels of Berkley Vanish which they are selling at

The word is that some decent plaice are starting to be caught on the Shambles. 8 caught on Flamer II in a 2-3 hr session, plus a turbot (same one that Pete mentioned??) Bob F.

Fink I'm gunna stay in the pub this weekend, Rich.

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