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Re: V&H to Lat/Long?

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From: JF Mezei
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2003 21:38
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"Dave Null Sr." wrote:
> You could create GPS waypoints in lat/long from your CO database and then
> drop the need for V&H after that.

Wouldn't the telcos now also have a database of lat/lon for their premises ? I
would imagine that some repairman driving on a rural road would be equipped
with a GPS that tells him exactly where the next concentrator or device on a
telephone pole is going to be located.
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