RHFC_piper
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I'm sure just about every soldier here, regular or reserve, has used the issued pluggers (GPS) and knows just how useless they are.
Granted, there will be a few of you out there who will say that they are very usefull if you know how to use them, but a)Compared to civilian models, with easier usability, more clear and concise GUI's (graphic user interface), longer battery life, smaller size and comperable durability, the CF pluggers are junk... and b) I've never known any soldier, regular or reserve, who have been able to use pluggers properly, and this includes the JTF guys I've worked with.
This said, I'm looking to buy a civilian GPS unit for when I deploy on Op Archer, and I need some advice on models / makes. I'm sure there are a few of you out there who have had great success with Civi GPS units and may even have taken them on tour...
I've done a little research on the subject and I'm currently looking to buy a Garmin etrex Summit GPS (http://www.garmin.com/products/etrexsummit/index.jsp)..
If anyone has any other suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Granted, there will be a few of you out there who will say that they are very usefull if you know how to use them, but a)Compared to civilian models, with easier usability, more clear and concise GUI's (graphic user interface), longer battery life, smaller size and comperable durability, the CF pluggers are junk... and b) I've never known any soldier, regular or reserve, who have been able to use pluggers properly, and this includes the JTF guys I've worked with.
This said, I'm looking to buy a civilian GPS unit for when I deploy on Op Archer, and I need some advice on models / makes. I'm sure there are a few of you out there who have had great success with Civi GPS units and may even have taken them on tour...
I've done a little research on the subject and I'm currently looking to buy a Garmin etrex Summit GPS (http://www.garmin.com/products/etrexsummit/index.jsp)..
If anyone has any other suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.