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Old December 30th 11, 04:11 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Tom Dukerich
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Default XCSoar or LK8000?

On 12/29/2011 5:40 PM, Andy wrote:
On Dec 29, 9:41 am, "Tim wrote:
I have several either factory refurbished or very good used HP 310's
starting at $150.00 complete that appear to be perfectly suited for LK8000.
The HP310 has built in GPS and internal battery and also comes with a
suitable modifiable mount, 12VDC Cables and PC Cables.


While I'm not knocking the HP310 - I use one - anyone considering
buying one because it has an integrated GPS should be aware that the
GPS has update characteristics that make it incapable of providing an
accurate circling wind estimate (unless you make very shallow slow
turns).

This has been discussed at length in various forums but I was not
aware it it when I bought mine.

Andy (GY)


I have an HP310 and have found the unique USB power annoying and if the
310 is in our AZ sun too long, the battery swells up causing the back
cover to bow out and the switch opens and the unit shuts down.

Tom