[OSM-newbies] Detect WAAS/EGNOS mode

[Jeffrey Martin]

Thanks, I'll look for that D, but is it increasing the accuracy?
Will the accuracy reading on the GPS change?

On Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 7:02 AM, Dermot McNally <dermotm at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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