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Mundo

On Wed, 27 Dec 2006 10:03:57 -0500, wrote
(in article om):

Mundo wrote:
I did a number of upgrades including some new instruments. I bought and
installed the Micronet wireless stuff. So far so good. Is anyone else using
these?

Don't have it myself, but sailed with a couple of people who do. The
biggest problem I've seen so far is that they sometimes reset
themselves when off for a long period. Less of a problem IMHO than
running wires, maintainence of same, and calibration problems
associated with wire runs (shorts, surges, impedance match, etc etc
etc).

The next thing I expect hot-shot racers to come up with is a black box
to read the competition's wireless instruments... or maybe a jammer....

-signed- Injun Ear (formerly known as Eagle Eye)

Good thing I don't race. (unless there is another boat nearby)I liked the
simplicity of installation and of course doing away with the excess old
wires. They were only a few hundred more than the alternative which would
have involved stripping out all the old stuff and replacing it with new
stuff..wires etc. I did notice that the anemometer reset its self once. So
far i like them. I also like the fact that they can be stowed away when not
being used. So far the installation and learning curve have been fairly easy.

--
Mundo, The Captain who is a bully and an ass