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Posted by Bob M on April 08, 2000 at 07:00:00 from (171.212.108.154):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Plows for Farmall M posted by Farmer Bob on April 07, 2000 at 22:24:19:
FB - You mentioned the only thing missing is GPS antenna. Actually that tractor DOES have GPS! I was using a GPS receiver (Magellan Colortrak) when that photo was taken. Was chisel plowing a piece that's about 1-1/2 miles long. Used the GPS to mark a waypoint whenever the rig pulled up a rock too big for me to lift into the rock rack. When done plowing, I use the GPS to create a route connecting each rock's waypoint, and a GOTO to the first rock in the route. Then when we come back with the rockpicker, the GPS "navigates" a route from rock to rock thru the field. Found the GPS will generally steer you within 100 ft or so of each rock - near enough to zero in by sight. Cool technology! Bob
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