Re: Which GPS ?

Paul Saunders <pvs1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Chris Malcolm wrote:

>> This can be a useful way of setting a waypoint where there is no
>> signal. Walk to it in a straight line at a constant speed from a place
>> of good reception.

> Quite. But when you mark a waypoint, does it record your location when you
> press the Mark button, or when you press save? I've wondered about this
> when marking a waypoint whilst driving. Doesn't the altitude continue to
> fluctuate until you press save? Or am I thinking of averaging a waypoint?

On my two eTrexen the waypoint parameters are set when you hold down
ENTER and the waypoint detail screen comes up, and remain without
changing as you move on, including altitude.

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