GPS Navi testing/disruptions for SE U.S.

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Old 06-10-2004, 09:41 PM
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GPS Navi testing/disruptions for SE U.S.

I heard this on the news and am passing it along for those with Navi systems:

"Beginning Friday, the Department of Defense will start testing satellites, creating disruptions to global positioning systems from North Carolina to Florida."

Scheduled GPS Disruptions
June 11 - 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 13 - 8 a.m.-noon
June 14 - 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
June 17 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 18 - 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
June 19 - 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
June 20 - 2 p.m.-5 p.m.


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Old 06-10-2004, 11:33 PM
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Thanks for the heads up- I have to use my navi daily all around MD and now I know to be prepared.
Old 06-11-2004, 01:04 PM
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Link for finding out when/why GPS will be out in an area

More info:

Comment: it looks like GPS interference/interference testing is becoming an issue and testing is going to become more and more important with jammers and poorly made TV/radio/other equipment that causes GPS reception problems due to their uncontrolled emissions.

LINK for GPS notices:

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/gps/gpsnotices/default.htm


http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/gps/gpsno...ryPointbnm.htm

Outline of area:

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