Based on a suggestion in the "GW60 croaked it" thread, I have created a poll to see what people think about allowing postings from "non-approved" devices on the GPS Team Challenge. The poll can be found by clicking the links on boardsurfr.blogspot.com/2019/09/gps-team-challenge-device-poll.html (I tried but could not post a direct link here).

The idea is that postings would have a 2-tier system: approved devices will be required for postings to count towards team and individual rankings, as is the case now. But non-approved devices like Garmin, Suuonto, and Timex watches would be allowed for "informal" or "recreational" postings.

This is not really my idea, but rather, it is based on some ideas already sketched out in the GPSTC with the "Doppler", "Trackpoint", and "Unknown" postings. However, full implementation will require some changes and incur costs. The poll is intended to get an idea how many people think such a two-tier system makes sense. Is this just a small but very vocal group? Or would many current GPSTC members like to be able to use other devices for "recreational" postings?

I am starting a new topic here to show the poll results as they come in, and to facilitate discussion. Please note that this is not a discussion of whether any specific device should be approved or not. The idea behind the two-tier system is, to borrow expressions from Hardie, to increase "inclusiveness" without reducing accuracy.