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Old 11-30-2007, 07:34 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by Dodge DeBoulet View Post
In my case, it claims accuracy to within 1700 meters, but I'm actually outside of the "blue zone" by at least another 800 meters. My home is on higher ground than much of the surrounding area, so my signal strength may be a bit higher than expected given an assumption of flat terrain (and the corresponding assumption that the accuracy indication is based on signal strength).
Assuming that the radius of the circle is the 1700 meters, I am another diameter away, making for 5100 meters away from the tower. I am far outside the light blue circle.
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