Difference between revisions of "GPS receiver"
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By entering coordinates of a [[geocache]], a [[GPS receiver]] will typically display an arrow giving you the distance and bearing of the [[geocache]]. | By entering coordinates of a [[geocache]], a [[GPS receiver]] will typically display an arrow giving you the distance and bearing of the [[geocache]]. | ||
| − | The most popular brands are [http://garmin.com Garmin] and [http://magellan.com Magellan]. | + | The most popular brands are [http://garmin.com Garmin] and [http://magellan.com Magellan]. The [http://www.navman.com.au Navman]brand is also becoming popular for its' PDA style GPS (especially in Tasmania). |
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Prices vary dramatically, so it's best to ask in the [http://forum.geocaching.com.au forum] to see where to get one at the moment. | Prices vary dramatically, so it's best to ask in the [http://forum.geocaching.com.au forum] to see where to get one at the moment. | ||
Every now and again there are polls in the forum about the popularity of individual brands. | Every now and again there are polls in the forum about the popularity of individual brands. | ||
Here's the most [http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=3286 recent poll]. | Here's the most [http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=3286 recent poll]. | ||
Revision as of 11:01, 23 June 2005
A GPS receiver receives satellite signals and pinpoints your current position. By entering coordinates of a geocache, a GPS receiver will typically display an arrow giving you the distance and bearing of the geocache.
The most popular brands are Garmin and Magellan. The Navmanbrand is also becoming popular for its' PDA style GPS (especially in Tasmania).
Prices vary dramatically, so it's best to ask in the forum to see where to get one at the moment.
Every now and again there are polls in the forum about the popularity of individual brands. Here's the most recent poll.
