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Posted by Backpackin on October 10, 2010 at 9:49 AM under
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Have you broken your GPS antennas on your navigation systems, or is your GPS antenna just not strong enough? Having trouble keeping track of your GPS
receiver? Need a second mount so that you can move your automotive GPS
units from one vehicle to another, or need to replace the holder that
you used to use? Need to recharge your batteries, but still love your
GPS device? It is time to consider replacing those lost or broken parts
and save the hassles of replacing your trusted GPS receiver that has
become like an old friend, one of your all-time favorite traveling
companions.
There are lots of options. Perhaps you need a case, a holster or
lanyard to protect your handheld GPS units, but help you remain
primarily hands free on your adventure. Or you might just want to
spruce it up and individualize it. With the right GPS accessories
you can fix it up, protect it or update it without a great deal of
trouble, and probably save yourself some serious cash while you are at
it by breathing some new life into an old friend.
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Posted by Outdoorlover on September 28, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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With most new GPS devices it has become less important to have an
external antenna jack since the most newer chips are sensitive enough to
acquire an adequate signal inside a vehicle or boat. However, it is not
always possible to obtain good satellite coverage through a front
windshield as sometimes the GPS receiver cannot or will not be placed
near a window. This is when an external GPS antenna
can help. Even backpackers will benefit from the ability to safely
store the receiver inside a pack with an antenna attached to your
backpack shoulder straps. It can also help outdoor use in places in like
heavy tree cover, mountains or in canyons where signals are weak. Also,
tall buildings in cities can create “urban canyons”, or in any place
that the receiver doesn't have a good view of the sky you will want to
minimize temporary loss of signal when you are in motion to maintain the
best possible accuracy by having a lock on the greatest number of
satellites.
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Posted by Crandela on September 27, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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Memory
is used to load detailed topographic maps, street-level maps, or
additional waypoints into your GPS receiver. Detailed maps can use a
great deal of memory on your device, so you need to consider how much
internal storage capacity your device has. Higher end GPS devices also
usually accept a memory card for additional storage. You can also share
data easily between different GPS units of your own, or with a friend if
you are using a memory card. There are several sizes of memory cards
to choose from to expand the memory of your GPS navigation system. Most
are between 1 and 4 GB of memory; although, you can purchase larger or
smaller memory cards than this if you are interested, depending on how you plan use your GPS units.
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Posted by Outdoorlover on September 26, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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It is preferable to have a device that can be supported with external power, like a travel charger or a cigarette lighter power cable
to recharge or at least extend the life of the batteries in your GPS
units. Due to the power requirements while in use, the device should
support standard batteries (AA or AAA) that you can carry in your pocket
or pack for easy replacement on the trail. Lithium batteries are often
recommended for the newer GPS devices to ensure longer battery life, and
power geocachers or avid GPS enthusiasts should consider rechargeable
batteries. You sure don’t want to end up lost because your GPS unit’s
battery died on you while you were out in the middle of nowhere, so
planning ahead is always smart. Stay safe and have fun!
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