We have a serious problem brewing with GPS navigation systems for automobiles and even motorcycles. There are however problems with this devise as a h

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Tips on Buying Your First GPS Unit

Anyone that enjoys the great outdoors has probably heard of GPS devices. They can come in handy when you are hiking, boating, biking, or doing just about a

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Free GPS Software

I took a look at some of the online offers for free GPS software and found, like many "free" offers there were often limits and provisos involved. Often the freeware is a sc

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No GPS for Lindbergh

Although flying from New York to Paris is no big deal today, Charles Lindbergh flew his 3,600 mile, 33 1/2 hour flight in 1927 without a telegraph, radio or Global Positi

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Easy Navigation in the Woods or on the Water with the Garmin eTrex GPS Handheld

I am an expert navigator with a map & compass but neither is as effective or as easy as the eTrex.

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How to Choose a GPS

You've heard that new sport, geocaching, is fun. Or, you're tired of getting lost on your travels. Welcome to the 21st century. Global Postioning System (GPS) has been aro

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What to Know When Buying a GPS

Why are GPS units showing up everywhere? You might find one in your rental car, on your wristwatch or even built into your wireless phone. Anti-theft systems

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Using Delivery, Routing and Scheduling Software with GPS, CAD, GIS Data from Aviation

Well in aviation the toys for pilots are getting a lot better, for instance the GPS-PDAs with sectional c

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Lost About GPS? Here's Some Direction!

If you've been confounded by all the technical jargon and hype surrounding GPS, confusing what's turning out to be a very useful tool, allow me to shed

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How GPS Works

Global Positioning System (GPS) is a navigational aid originally developed for the military. The system simply receives signals. It is the applied technology that gives the GPS