GPS systems – commercial, recreational, and emergency service navigation

GPS systems are fast becoming the navigational system of choice for commercial travelers, emergency services and outdoor enthusiasts. From in-vehicle models to hand held receivers, you can find one of the GPS systems to suit your requirements. So from now on, you can forget buying multiple municipal city maps for every city you propose to visit – you can download the information and plot your course so you’ll know exactly when to turn (and which way to go).

GPS systems use the 24 US Department of Defense satellites orbiting our skies. At any time, there are about 5 or 6 within range of every point on earth, enabling virtually every point on earth to be mapped, as well as being able to locate any receiver – wherever you happen to be. A few gps receiver manufacturers have developed navigational features which set them “streets” above the rest of the market, so do your homework and find the gps that best fits your needs - Magellan, Garmin and Trimble are three of the best to check out.

Many GPS systems are capable of downloading information in great detail for specific areas you intend to visit. You can plot your course and highlight any notable points along the way, calculate your overall distance and even gauge how long it will take to get where you intend to go. Some will even connect to your PC, so you can print out a hard copy (handy for being able to give your travel plans to the person who you check in with at the end of the day). Once you’ve used one, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try it before.

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Alison Murray is a successful author and publisher at www.1st-at-camping-gear.com.  Recommending camping equipment, tents, backpacks, GPS, binoculars, sleeping bags, hiking boots, camping stoves, containers, water purifiers, compasses, topographical maps, pocket knives & hammocks
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