GPS Receivers Blog

Winegard Signs Contract for Exclusive Rights to New Triple-Stacking Signal Technology
… frequency block or viewing channel for each DBS receiver. The Triple Play, the hottest thing …

GPS tracking sought for sex offenders (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Madison - The Legislature’s budget committee on Thursday recommended lifetime global positioning tracking of criminals on supervised release for first-degree sexual assault of children - at a cost of more than $10,100 per year for each offender.

Magellan MapSend BlueNav XL Chart (Florida)

Lowest Price: $279.99

Whether you’re setting out on a vacation or taking to the water for work, Magellan’s MapSend BlueNav local charts offer a range of detailed marine cartography for your Magellan GPS receiver. Derived from Navionics Gold charts, MapSend BlueNav charts aim to offer the most advanced marine cartography available. Large coverage areas and enhanced marine navigation information (with details like marine currents, tides, and port services) give you a nuanced view of what’s ahead, increasing both the value and the safety of your journey.

The BlueNav local chart for Florida arrives on a convenient, preprogrammed Secure Digital (SD) memory card for instant navigation through your Magellan FX324 MAP, FX324 MAP Color, and Meridian (Gold, Marine, Platinum, or Color) GPS receiver. Your receiver must be running V. 4.00 minimum.

The innovative MapSend system grants fast, smooth, and seamless scrolling across and between charts, making navigation easier and more enjoyable. A handy Port Service Guide helps you find the nearest services or locate the closest port in an emergency. Highly detailed port and marina plans simplify and safeguard your approach to port.

What’s in the Box
One navigational chart preloaded on a 32 or 64 MB SD memory card, one durable plastic SD memory card case, and an operating manual.

Note: Magellan MapSend BlueNav cartography is a database offering a wide range of information, which may be represented in different ways from one piece of equipment to another. It is a good idea to confirm, before purchasing, whether your equipment includes the capability to utilize specific information, such as tide tables. To use MapSend BlueNav charts on your Magellan device, your handheld receiver must be running version 4.0 software or higher. (At startup, your unit will display the software version.) Updated receiver software is available at www.magellangps.com.

Trimble VRS Now Service to Be Launched in Great Britain for High Precision GPS Positioning (SYS-CON Media)
Trimble announced today it will launch its new Trimble(R) VRS Now(TM) service for Great Britain in May. The commercial service provides surveyors, civil engineers and geospatial professionals with instant access to real-time kinematic (RTK) Global Positioning System (GPS) corrections without the need for a base station.

Navman unveils new GPS devices, Web service (MobileMag)
Navman has released three new GPS units today, but the big news from the company is NavPix, a Web-based navigation-by-picture service.

Cellphones disrupt GPS (Miami Herald)
Passengers and other people opposed to a Federal Communications Commission plan to allow the use of cell phones during airline flights now have some fresh data on their side.

Rusty Wallace Teams Up With Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006 With GPS Locator to Share His Tips and Tricks of the Road (The Auto Channel)
MOORESVILLE, N.C. and REDMOND, Wash., March 29 — Rusty Wallace and Microsoft(R) Streets & Trips 2006 with GPS Locator are teaming up to help families embark on successful and stress-free road trips this spring and summer.

Suffolk’s spy in the sky (Newsday)
Plans for summer launch of GPS program that could shadow sex offenders, drunken drivers 24 hours a day This summer, Suffolk County will embark on a program that will use global positioning system technology to more closely monitor a wide range of chronic abusers who commit serious and violent crimes.

Garmin eTrex Vista 24 MB GPS with Compass, Altimeter, and PC Cable

Lowest Price: $220.00

Ideal for climbing and trekking, the compact Garmin eTrex Vista features a data basemap of North and South America along with an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter. A 24 megabyte internal memory capacity accepts downloaded mapping data from Garmin’s MapSource CD ROMs. Basemap data for North and South America Barometric Altimeter accurate to 10 feet with user or automatic calibration (1 foot resolution) Altimeter range: -2000 feet to 30,000 feet Electronic Compass accurate to +/- 5 degrees with user calibration 24-Meg internal memory capacity 500 waypoints/icons with name and graphic symbol Automatic track log with ten saved tracks for path retracing 20 reversible routes with up to 50 waypoints Trip computer calculates speed, average speed, sunrise/sunset times, trip timer, distance and more More than 100 map datums Position format: Latitude/Longitude, UTM/UPS, Maidenhead, MGRS, Loran TD and more Requires 2 AA batteries Owner’s manual with operating instructions Waterproof design and built to withstand temperatures from 5F (-15C) to 158F (70C) Size: 4.4 in. x 2 in. x 1.2 in. (11.2 cm. x 5.1 cm. x 3.0 cm.) Weight: 5.3 oz. (150 g.) with batteries installed

How-To: Add your own external GPS antenna (Addict 3D)
GPS is a nifty piece of technology. GPS hardware needs to have a clear view of the sky because it’s satellite based, so using your handheld unit can be a problem when the roof of your car is blocking signal reception. The obvious answer is to add an external antenna.

GPS Module offers time pulse accuracy of 15 ns. (ThomasNet)
Requiring one satellite and consuming less than 38 mA, Model LEA-4T is suited for telecom network synchronization and applications that need time-accurate data communication between geographically dispersed systems. With Time Mode function, GPS receiver assumes stationary position, whether programmed manually or determined by initial self-survey. Two-channel time mark and counter also provides

Winegard Signs Contract for Exclusive Rights to New Triple-Stacking Signal Technology
… frequency block or viewing channel for each DBS receiver. The Triple Play, the hottest thing …

Event Planners Can Now be Rewarded for Booking Meetings
… site will receive the Magellan eXplorist 500 handheld GPS, a 14-parallel-channel, WAAS/EGNOS-enabled receiver …

Tamil Nadu schools to be mapped through GPS (New Kerala)
Chennai: As many as 56,000 schools in Tamil Nadu will be mapped with the help of the global positioning system (GPS) in order to facilitate future decisions on upgrading the schools or giving funds.

GPS Receives Grand Prize At Science Fair (The Chattanoogan)
Competing against 16 schools and several home-schooled students from East Tennessee on March 16 at the 54th Annual Chattanooga Regional Science and Engineering Fair, GPS middle and upper school students received a number of honors, including the Grand Prize of the Junior Division for the school with the most Junior Division Awards.

Thieves Steal Truck, Tracked Through GPS (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul)
Thanks to a GPS tracking device, thieves who stole a delivery truck broadcast their location right to police. More Crime News

STMicroelectronics Introduces First Fully Integrated Low-Noise Amplifier IC for GPS Applications (SYS-CON Media)
STMicroelectronics , a worldwide leader in Global Positioning System (GPS) Radio Frequency (RF) front-end receivers, has expanded its family of silicon Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC) amplifiers with a new single-chip product designed for use in electronic devices embedding a GPS function.

Garmin GPS V Deluxe 19 MB GPS with PC Cable

Lowest Price: $220.03

Get help getting there with the rugged and waterproof GPS V Personal Navigator. This compact, handheld unit looks up a location and automatically calculates a route, guiding you to your destination with turn-by-turn directions and audible beeps. Features a WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver that continually tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to compute and update your position, plus a trip computer with re-settable odometer, timers, and average and maximum speed indicators. Includes MapSource City Select CD that gives you access to detailed, street-level maps with locations of restaurants, hotels and other services in the U.S. and metro areas of Canada. 19 MB internal memory allows you to store data from this CD, plus information from optional MapSource CDs (sold separately). Also features variable screen orientation; dedicated zoom in/out keys; rocker pad designed for easy, one-hand operation; high-resolution screen with backlighting and built-in celestial tables. Stores 500 waypoints and 20 reversible routes. Includes a portable antenna, PC interface cable, 12V adapter cable and automotive mount. Weighs 9 oz. Imported. 5Lx2-1/3Wx1-3/5H”.

Garmin Introduces World’s First Portable GPS Navigators With Pre-Loaded Land and Sea Cartography (SYS-CON Media)
two amazingly versatile and portable GPS navigators that come pre-loaded with a comprehensive set of maps and charts.

Voice activation powers real-time GPS devices (MobileMag)
Say the word and the fastest route is in your hand. That’s the promise fulfilled by Novogo. New from one of the leaders in the personal navigation industry is the V Series, a set of handheld GPS devices that boast advanced voice command functionality.

AMIC unveils GPS receiver (Electronic Engineering Times Asia)
AMIC Communication launched its first GPS receiver IC that integrates an LNA, image rejected mixer, IF band pass filer, IF VGA amplifier, VCO, PLL, 2bit ADC and internal regulator.

Tamil Nadu schools to be mapped through GPS (New Kerala)
Chennai: As many as 56,000 schools in Tamil Nadu will be mapped with the help of the global positioning system (GPS) in order to facilitate future decisions on upgrading the schools or giving funds.

Garmin Introduces Portable GPS Navigators With Pre-Loaded Land and Sea Cartography (The Auto Channel)
OLATHE, Kan., March 27 — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the GPSMAP 378 and GPSMAP 478 — two amazingly versatile and portable GPS navigators that come pre-loaded with a comprehensive set of maps and charts.

Magellan MapSend BlueNav XL Chart (Gulf of Mexico, East)

Lowest Price: $169.00

The Magellan MapSend BlueNav XL Chart (Gulf of Mexico, East) offers the most complete detailed marine cartography for the Venice to Biloxi waterways available anywhere. Designed with both the serious navigator and the weekend boater in mind, Magellan MapSend Charts are based on Navionics Gold charts, making them the most advanced marine cartography on the market. With Magellan MapSend BlueNav Charts, beginning boaters will be able to navigate unfamiliar waterways with the confidence of a veteran navigator, and professional navigators will know they have the latest and most reliable information on the waterways that they need to deliver their passengers and their cargo safely.

Magellan MapSend BlueNav Charts are designed to be used in Magellan handheld GPS receivers and GPS chart plotters, including the Magellan Meridian Gold, Marine, Platinum and Color or Magellan FX324 MAP and FX324 MAP Color units. The charts can also be read on compatible personal computers with an SD Card reader. Each chart features large, highly detailed coverage areas and enhanced marine navigation information, including marine currents, tides, port services and detailed descriptions of marinas. Each chart also provides updated information on emergency services available, offering navigators the added security of knowing where to find help when it is needed.

Ease of Use
Using the Magellan MapSend BlueNav XL Charts couldn’t be easier or more convenient. Each chart is delivered on a conveniently preprogrammed Secure Digital (SD) memory card that slides directly into select Magellan GPS receivers. There is no need to unlock the cards or store the information on them on a computer for uploading. Each card is delivered in a hard plastic casing, to protect the card and its valuable data against the elements.

Magellan also offers boaters the option of reading the charts directly off of personal computers. By acquiring a separate SD Card reader, the charts can be read directly through an IBM-compatible PC. (See Technical Specifications for System Requirements.)

Peace of Mind
With Magellan MapSend BlueNav XL Charts and a Magellan GPS Receiver, navigators have access to all the information they need at the tips of their fingers. Each chart includes information on currents and tides, as well as detailed descriptions of marinas, and with MapSend BlueNav Local Charts, the latest information for the nearest services or closest port with emergency facilities is a finger tip away, making navigation through unfamiliar waterways safer than ever. Magellan MapSend BlueNav Charts allow boaters to truly enjoy the water by providing them with the security, convenience and peace of mind that they need.

Chart Number and Coverage
M1G630XL (Venice to Biloxi)

What’s in the Box
Preloaded 32 MB or 64 MB SD memory card and plastic case.

Garmin Introduces World’s First Portable GPS Navigators With Pre-Loaded Land and Sea Cartography (SYS-CON Media)
two amazingly versatile and portable GPS navigators that come pre-loaded with a comprehensive set of maps and charts.

Europe News: Marbella cabbies to install GPS (Telematics Update)
According to a report in the Town Crier, taxi drivers in Marbella are to install GPS systems in their cabs. (3/27/2006)

Event Planners Can Now be Rewarded for Booking Meetings
… site will receive the Magellan eXplorist 500 handheld GPS, a 14-parallel-channel, WAAS/EGNOS-enabled receiver …

Winegard Signs Contract for Exclusive Rights to New Triple-Stacking Signal Technology
… frequency block or viewing channel for each DBS receiver. The Triple Play, the hottest thing …

GMC finds sicknote scams GPs guilty (PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Two GPs who agreed to provide an undercover journalist with sick notes when they had no reasonable basis to do so have been found guilty of serious professional misconduct.