I give up.

[duhgus]

Ok. I think I'm pretty close to having everything where I want it to be.

I am on the VZ network. (I'm pretty sure because *86 takes me to my voicemail)
When I soft reset, I get the "HTC smart mobility" start up, radio is 3.42.02, the Sprint animated startup screen (is that normal?) and Windows Mobile Version 6.1 startup screen. When I connect to the data, it still says "Connecting to Sprint PCS", but I'm pretty sure that it's connecting to Verizon. (*228 connects to Verizon as well)
I know all the Sprint crapware is still in Programs, but I can live with it until I learn to cook my own ROM.

On to the GPS issue... The only program that I know of (and have) that can use the GPS is Live Search. Currently it tells me that "Sorry, we could not get your GPS position. Please make sure you have a clear view of the sky." I'm at work, in a brick -bunker of a building, so I'm not expecting to get a lock.
Is there any software that tells you GPS current status, satellites locked, elevation, etc...something Garmin-esk?

Ga. Medic, at this point where my phone is, should I convert back to the Verizon ROM that you've posted?