Pontoon Boat
By Chuck Fitzgerald
Why are THE GPS unit showing worldwide? You might find one in your hire car, on your wrist or even built in wireless phone. Anti-theft systems use heavy construction equipment, one might use one and one on your boat having now seems to be a requirement.Whenever we want to know our exact location on the face of the Earth, the GPS becomes indispensable. like many other technologies, feature-rich GPS units are now accessible to the average person. Then, as you know which one to buy? Let's look at a few things to consider before buying your next GPS unit, but first, what is a GPS unit?
A GPS (Global Positioning System) has the primary function to calculate its position on land or water from u sing satellite signals.Once the GPS unit knows its position, can help you determine the direction and distance from other locations known. for example, a GPS on a boat can say captain is the coast or to what extent is it to a favorite fishing spot. For the outdoor sports a GPS can help you find your campsite,
your vehicle or your next geocache. Popular outdoor activities like hiking, hunting, fishing, trail running, backpacking, climbing, canyoneering and canoeing are all made more enjoyable and safer when you take along the GPS.
When you buy a GPS system, the first thing to consider is how you intend to use it. If you intend to use it while walking, we recommend a GPS that is lightweight, compact, weatherproof and that has important features foot travel.WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) is one such feature. WAAS greatly increases the accuracy of GPS, in most cases within 10 feet. Precision within few meters is important for the outdoor enthusiast, but almost not important for navigating through the city in your hire car. Then ensure that the GPS has at least 12 reception channels too. Because your GPS works only when it receives signals from satellites orbiting the Earth, less than 12 reception channels will not get the job done in wooded areas or in steep terrain. If you want to use the GPS to navigate while driving in the car, its weight is important not to almost like the ability to view street-level maps. The hatch mounted GPS of your truck, probably doesn't need to be weatherproof, but better to be the one on your boat.
Here are the features and products that I recommend. For the outdoor athlete or sport, make sure that the GPS has these features: topographic mapping, tracking back, computer interface, weatherproofing, 12 channels and WAAS receiver. I recommend portable GPS units in series Meridian Magellan and Garmin eTrex series.For driving applications, make sure that the GPS has these features: road mapping, large display, an interface for computer and external antenna compatibility.I recommend Garmin StreetPilot automotive GPS unit series and the Magellan RoadMate Series.For boating and other marine applications, make sure that the GPS has these features: remapping marine, color screen, active sonar tracking, back, a computer interface and weatherproofing. Recommend Marine GPS Garmin GPSMAP series units.
GPS unit prices vary considerably and, in General, you get what you pay for.While some units cost around $ 100 and provide functionality that relatively few, others can cost up to $ 1000 or even more, and are loaded with dozens of characteristics. Here is a good rule to determine the amount of money to spend on your next GPS.You should expect to pay between $ 200 and $ 300 to get a decent GPS unit. I own a Garmin eTrex Vista.I think it's the best GPS available for under $ 300.
If you don't have a GPS or yours is more than five years, now is the time to get one. adding a new GPS for your inventory of toys backcountry will take the outdoor adventures to a new level of enjoyment. use this information and you'll Get It Right The First Time. get outdoors!
Chuck Fitzgerald is the owner of Arizona based BackCountry toys, a specialty shop online with the "Best Gear Out There" and dedicated to helping outdoor enthusiasts "Get It Right The First time" with timely educational. Please visit http://www.backcountrytoys .com to find great gear and receive tips & facts e-Bulletin, "FreshAir"; (800) 316-9055.
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