WAAS FAQ

Q: "What is WAAS?"
A: For a detailed description of the WAAS system click here.

Q: "Does WAAS work in Canada?"
A: Whether your WAAS-enabled GPS can receive WAAS signals depends on your location. The current WAAS satellites are in orbit over the equator so may be low on the horizon, or below the horizon from locations within Canada. [See next question too!]

Q: "My GPS has WAAS but it does not seem to be improving accuracy. What gives? "
A: Click here for "WAAS Operation: Your Questions Answered" by Joe Mehaffey & Jack Yeazel