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GPS Receivers
More sophisticated systems that show your position on a street map are also available. Currently these systems allow a driver to keep track of where he or she is and suggest the best route to follow to reach a designated location.
GPS is also popular among hikers, hunters, snowmobilers, mountain bikers, and cross-country skiers, or anyone who needs to keep track of where he or she is - to find his or her way to a specified location, or know what direction and how fast he or she is going can utilize the benefits of the global positioning system.
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What Is Global Positioning System
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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) developed by the United States Department of Defense and managed by the United States Air Force 50th Space Wing. It is the only fully functional GNSS in the world, can be used freely by anyone, anywhere, and is often used by civilians for navigation purposes. It uses a constellation of between 24 and 32 medium Earth orbit satellites that transmit precise radiowave signals, which allow GPS receivers to determine their current location, the time, and their velocity. Its official name is NAVSTAR GPS. Although NAVSTAR is not an acronym, a few backronyms have been created for it.Since it became fully operational on April 27, 1995, GPS has become a widely used aid to navigation worldwide, and a useful tool for map-making, land surveying, commerce, scientific uses, tracking and surveillance, and hobbies such as geocaching. Also, the precise time reference is used in many applications including the scientific study of earthquakes and as a required time synchronization method for cellular network protocols such as the IS-95 standard for CDMA... [read on]
Resource Links
- 5 Tips On Buying A GPS Receiver
- Buying a GPS receiver can be a little intimidating if it is your first time. For one you are spending a sizable amount of money on a device you might not fully understand,..
- HowStuffWorks "How GPS Receivers Work"
- GPS can pinpoint your location anywhere on Earth. Find out how GPS works, learn about the amazing technology behind GPS and read reviews of GPS devices.
- GPS Receivers - Should I Take a GPS Receiver on My Trip
- Switching from maps to a GPS receiver is a big decision. Having a GPS receiver on your trip can be a real advantage for several reasons. Take a look at the pros and cons of traveling with a GPS receiver.
- GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers
- GPS Information on Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other CONSUMER receivers
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Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver
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Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver With Heart Rate Monitor
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GlobalSat BU-353 Waterproof USB GPS Receiver
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Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Integrated Traffic Receiver (Factory Refurbished)
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Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Receiver and Sports Watch
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Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
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Garmin nüvi 265W/265WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic
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Garmin nüvi 285W/285WT 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic
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Garmin nüvi 255W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
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Humminbird 788ci Color Fishfinder Combo with Internal GPS
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Humminbird 383c Combo Fish Finder and GPS Chartplotter
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Humminbird 788ci Color Fishfinder Combo with Internal GPS and Preloaded Navionics Gold and HotMaps
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Lowrance Endura Out and Back 000-0125-38 2.7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Lowrance 000-0125-19 XOG 3.5-Inch Crossover GPS Navigator
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Lowrance Endura Sierra 000-0125-40 2.7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Lowrance iFinder Expedition C GPS
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Lowrance Endura Safari 000-0125-39 2.7-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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ARKON CM043-ST-L-2 Magellan, Nextar, HP Replacement GPS 14-Inch Long Windshield Mount
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Refurbished Navman iCN 550 Vehicle GPS Navigation System
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Pro.Fit International NV-1740 Mio / Navman GPS Adaptor Plate
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ARKON CM033-G-2 Magellan, Nextar, HP Flexible Universal Cup Holder Mount
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Navman A008001 Software, Smartst V1.3 Palmos 5.0
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Pharos Bluetooth Dock for Microsoft and Pharos GPS-500 (PXT22)
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Pharos PT120 Bluetooth GPS Navigator
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Pharos PB010 IGPS-500
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GPS Receiver: Microsoft Pharos GPS-500 III GPS Receiver
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Pharos Trips and Pics Photo Linked Portable GPS Unit
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Magellan Maestro 4700 4.7-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator
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Magellan RoadMate 1470 4.7-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
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Magellan RoadMate 1400 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Magellan Premium GPS Car Kit Cradle for iPhone and iPod Touch
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Magellan RoadMate 1700 7-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
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TomTom XL 340 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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TomTom XL 330S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished)
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TomTom XL 325 4.3-inch Portable GPS Navigator
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TomTom XL 340-S 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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TomTom ONE 130 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Raymarine E32042 Raystar 125 GPS Sensor
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Raymarine E52065 RD218 18-inch 2kW Radome Antenna
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Raymarine RC435 Color GPS Chartplotter
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Raymarine E02011 E80 8.4-inch Multifunction Navigation Display
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Raymarine A65 Dual Frequency Combo - External Antenna
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Suunto Altimax Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter and Barometer
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Suunto Observer SR Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass
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Suunto X6HRM Heart Rate Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass
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Suunto X9i Wrist-Top GPS Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and GPS (Black)
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Suunto Vector Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and Thermometer (Yellow)
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Uniden MHS 350 Handheld Marine 2-Way VHF Radio
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Uniden TRAX350 Maptrax 3.5-Inch GPS Navigation System.
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Uniden BCD996T 6000 Channel Mobile Trunking Scanner with GPS Support and APCO-25
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Uniden MHS450 VHF Handheld Marine Radio
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Uniden QT-206 Digital Depth Finder Transom Transducer (White)
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- gps error..... - Samsung i8910 Omnia HD User Forums
- hey guys i am having a problem using my gps whenever i start my navigation i get an error msg "positioning method not available" so because.
- Where did my user name come from? - GPS Discussion
- As a history buff, I read a lot. I stumbled across this aspect of WWII (ancient history to some). After reading this link, some can figure out why some 'old' people just don't buy cars from Japanese.
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- JogStats lets Palm Pre and Palm Pixi users use GPS to track stats while jogging and analyze them when the workout is finished. Stats recorded include time, distance, speed, pace, calories and altitude. Speed, altitude and the user's GPS ...
- 7-inch GPS Car DVD Player with DVB-T (2-DIN) |
- 7-inch GPS Car DVD Player with DVB-T (2-DIN). A complete in-car navigation, communication, and entertainment solution which comes with DVD + CD player,
GPS Receivers in the News
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- US military looks at supplying troops with drones
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- US to use missile-firing drones to supply troops
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