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Feel free to contact us anytime if we don't have exactly what you are looking for. What is GPS?
For those unfamiliar with the term GPS, it stands for Global Positioning System. It is a receiver that uses signals from satellites to pinpoint your exact location, anytime, anywhere and in any kind of weather. GPS was designed by the US Department of Defense for the US Military, it is made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit. The satellites act as reference points that allow calculations of position that are accurate to within meters or better.
All GPS units are essentially compasses. Turn the GPS unit on and it will receive a satellite signal identifying its beginning point. Once the user's position has been determined, the GPS unit can calculate other information, such as speed, bearing track, trip distance, distance to destination, sunrise and sunset time and more,
Over the years all kinds of technologies have tried to simplify the tasks of navigation and positioning, the result is the Global Positioning System - GPS - that changed navigation forever.
WHICH GPS ?
When you look at the different types of GPS devices out there, you may wonder which one is right for you. Prices can range from $100- 5000 dollars, so it is important to do your homework. Find out what features each device has, and determine whether you need them or not. The following is a list of tips to get you started when you are shopping.
- Research the name brand. Though GPS technology is fairly new, the manufacturer should have a long track record of creating quality electronics.
- Don't buy the cheapest or the most expensive GPS device out there. The cheapest may not meet your expectations and the most expensive one probably has too much extra stuff you will never use.
- Look for a large display, lighted if you are going to be traveling at night.
- If you plan on traveling by foot look for a model that is lightweight, and water resistant.
