Hi Jeff,

I've never used it while walking, but it should work fine!
73
Bob, [log in to unmask], K8LR
LIFE IS WONDERFUL!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Kenyon" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 6:07 PM
Subject: Re: [BLIND-HAMS] GPS question


Hi Bob, how well does this work in your area?  I remember that Kalamazoo
and Western Michigan's Campus could be tricky to get around.  Have you
tried it on the campus at all?





On Thu, 6 Apr 2006, Bob Tinney wrote:

> Hi Jed,
>
> I own a voice command gps ssystem called "Navigator which is totally voice
> operated.  The system is designed for use in automobiles, but you could
> operate the 8 inch square by 2 inch thick box with a 12 volt battery pack.
> I have had some problems with the company that makes the system, VCommand,
> but the system does work.  The company is about 6 months behind on there
> promised update and they are giving users a run-around about just when the
> promised update will be released.  The unit occasionally goes on sale for
> $799.00 or less from
> www.advancednavigation.com
> Be sure to ask a lot of questions about updates before you buy!
> 73
> Bob, [log in to unmask], K8LR
> LIFE IS WONDERFUL!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jed Barton" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 11:22 AM
> Subject: [BLIND-HAMS] GPS question
>
>
> Hey guys,
> Anyone know of a GPS system that is accessible not buying a 2000 dollar
> box?
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Jed
>