[gps-talkusers] Re: ight Rail and BART
- From: Michael May <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 21:21:41 -0700
Kevin,
Yes, the Holux works well on BART as long as you are above ground.
What is helpful however is to load a route with all the BART stops and then
just move one point forward each time you stop at a station. Even if you can't
hear the announcement, you can keep your own record of where you are.
Mike
At 09:10 PM 5/17/2006, you wrote:
>Dear List,
>
>I know with the Holux receiver obtaining and maintaining a reception has
>increased by a big factor. I was wondering if anyone has had luck with trying
>to use it on BART. A scenario where this would be helpful is, if the
>announcement system is not all that great, you would be able to set the stop
>you will be getting off as your destination and use the "getting warmer
>method," so you would know in advance where to get off and not rely on trying
>to find someone and asking them.
>
>I am able to do this currently with the BlueLogger on Light Rail system in
>Sacramento, but again they have a great announcement system on Light Rail.
>
>I was thinking it may be possible on BART for the stops that are above ground.
>Kevin
>
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