Finding your way with Garmen GPS portable navigation units

Garmen GPS navigation units come in many different shapes, sizes and offer a variety of features for hunting, fishing, trekking or driving. Choosing one might seem to be a daunting task at first, because the choice of Garmen GPS units extends through ranges designed to meet all navigational needs. They all work in the same basic fashion – using satellites to triangulate an accurate position so that you can find yourself on a map, or use the built in display to see exactly where you are.

All the handheld units in the Garmen GPS range are extremely rugged and lightweight, often boasting features which lesser devices leave out such as the TracBack mode, which allows the unit to reverse the logged path, thus giving the user an easy return to their starting point. Most are also waterproof, and come in a variety of styles and colors.

One other innovation sported by some of the map-based systems in the Garmen GPS range is the a Geocache Navigation mode, enabling the user to enter a series of points that are designated as ‘geocaches’ and navigate between them. Where available, the dedicated geocache mode shows waypoint display, including distance and expected arrival time.

Many of the more advanced Garmen GPS units also feature Wide Area Augmentation System compatibility, and can pinpoint the user on the base map to within 3 meters, as well as PC connectivity to allow the transfer of information to and from the unit. This includes compatibility with the Garmen MapSource CD-ROM range.

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Guy Lecky-Thompson is a successful author and publisher at www.1st-at-gps-tracking.com. Recommending gps equipment and associated products
23-06-04