Message posted by globally positioned wolf on February 12, 2004 at 23:52:10 PST:
In big open areas, GPS coordinates are simply easier to deal with. There are mile markers, but they of course only work by the ET Highway. In my last previous post, I would have to write a short story on how to park at the camo dude hide out, while a GPS gets this done in two numbers which I can yank off my PC or GPS. Most of the dirt roads don't even have names. I don't think of giving out GPS coordinates as being technical, but rather as a means of being expedient. If you don't have a GPS, you can always plug the coordinates into the on-line programs such as the "acme mapper". (see link) Much of the observation around Groom Lake needs to be done at night for obvious reasons. I can hardly find areas like the "gravel by the road" in the daylight, let alone at night. [Psst, it's at N37.43225 W115.44496]I've done a bit of "instrument" driving at night using a GPS, though I won't suggest people drive offroad at night. The most basic GPS is about $100. You'll easily spend that on gas and one nights stay at a motel if you visit the area. I think GPSs are a good investment. One of the best links on GPS navigation is at Regarding scanners, the key is to get one with "mil air", but only if you are going to watch Red Flag or the weapons school. [You can monitor the Janets with virtually any scanner, but the frequencies you need aren't published.] The frequencies for Red Flag are on this site, as well as some Red Flag scanner recordings, which should help you judge if the purchase of a scanner is a good idea.
http://gpsinformation.net/
In Reply to: OT: Helping new posters posted by Hank on February 12, 2004 at 21:31:50 PST:
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