[OSM-newbies] Detect WAAS/EGNOS mode

Dermot McNally dermotm at gmail.com
Thu Apr 24 23:02:48 BST 2008


On 24/04/2008, Jeffrey Martin <dogshed at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have a similar question. I've read that if you are in certain areas
> that having thw WAAS switch turned on can actually decrease
> accuracy in some areas. Is this true? How can I tell if my
> accuracy is being enhanced or not?

You've said on another thread that your device is a Garmin. On the
satellite status page, look out for a 'D' at the bottom the the signal
strength bars. Their presence indicates that they have received WAAS
(or similar) information.

Dermot




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