Whether you’re a born and bred Oakie or just passing through, many of the Oklahoma geocaches offer a wide variety of fun and excitement for geocaching enthusiasts of all levels and skills. Read on if you’re at all interested in GPS scavenger hunts in the great state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma geocaches will take you on a tour of the state of…
Looking for some Magellan GPS accessories? Here are some of the best accessories for Magellan GPS units you should consider getting. Dashboard Removable Adhesive Disk Plate The Dashboard Removable Adhesive Disk Plate allows the user mount his or her Magellan GPS on the car’s windshield and other surface areas, so drivers need not worry about th…
What has thirty-one continuously broadcasting atomic-clock-equipped satellites orbiting the earth? What piece of inexpensive consumer gear listens for the signals and determines location based on triangulation and timing between the satellites? Here we'll look at the basics of how GPS works. GPS Satellites The Global Positioning System …
Do you sometimes look at your tiny little GPS device and wondered how and why scientists thought of such an invention? Here is a brief history of GPS technology. A Brief History of Navigation Systems Navigation can be defined as going from one place to another while logging your position periodically and as necessary. In older times, our ancest…
GPS technology is an old one—decades old, in fact, and it's starting to deteriorate. Huge changes are about to sweep GPS, including new signals, new satellites, and higher powered signals. This article discusses the program of GPS modernization, or GPS III, and what it will do for GPS systems. Why Modernize? One of the most pressing i…
GPS technology has proven to be an invaluable tool for helping people get around, but it becomes vastly more effective when combined with other systems. This article describes what hybrid positioning systems consist of, and what other systems may be used for positioning. Definition of Hybrid Positioning Systems A hybrid positioning system is merely…
Who would have known that a gaming console like the PlayStation Portable (PSP) can be used as a device to see the major roads and the maps of a particular city? How can a person use a PSP as a GPS? Overview Gadgets nowadays can do more than what they are supposed to do. Some instances would be the Nintendo DSi having a multi-functio…
In the search for more faster, more accurate GPS units, new technologies are constantly being developed. One such technology is the high sensitivity GPS. But what is it, how does it work, and how is it being applied? This article explains. It's All in The Processing The first thing to understand about high sensitivity GPS is that this high …
As the GPS receivers became so small to be placed in our mobile phones, the uses of the GPS functions become more diverse. Here is one of those features, finding your friends with GPS. Introduction Finding the whereabouts of your friends is possible using your device’s GPS functionality. To use this feature you have to install an application onto y…
Due to the presence of countless GPS navigation units in the market, it is tough to give a word on the best deal on automotive GPS systems; so let’s take a look at the various top performers in each segment. Let us start the discussion with the affordable ones, and then move on to the costlier ones. Best Deals Amongst the Most Affordable …
When we think of war, we tend to think of the guns, missiles, and all that jazz, and not so much of the logistics that underpin it. GPS technology has become a powerful tool of the military, and one crucial front involves fighting attempts to undermine the technology through signal jamming. Use of GPS in the Military Before anything else, it’s impo…
Take a peak of GeoImgr, a free web tool for viewing locations around the map which you can actually tag using your photos. Learn more about this geotagging website by reading this review. GeoImgr Linked to Google Earth Since Google Earth came to existence, a lot of sites came up with their own version of maps. Although these maps are not as vivid a…
Looking for the best fishfinder for saltwater? That is what this article is all about. Depending upon your personal preferences and fishing habits, one of these makes and models should be the best option for you. Fishing The Big Blue So what’s the best fishfinder for saltwater? Since fishing also teaches patience, I’ll cover that in a minute. B…
Garmin is a forerunner in GPS systems, from handheld to aviation. The company has the Oregon 550 and Oregon 550T models, and both are in our review inside. Introduction Garmin’s Oregon series are for outdoor enthusiasts. The Oregon 550 and 550T are rugged GPS handhelds for users who are interested in topography, trekking, and geocaching . The produ…
When you make a hardware purchase, 99% of the time everything you need is not present in the box. This is also true for Garmin, so here are some hand-picked accessories that you may want to check out. Introduction When you purchase any hardware, you do so thinking about how you will use it in advance. Then, 99% of the time, after opening the bo…