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From Past to Present: The History of Magellan GPS
There are a wide variety of companies that provide receivers for Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Among these companies is Magellan GPS. Although Magellan GPS was not the first electronics company to
Continue readingGPS Watches: The Hiker’s Bible
GPS (Global Positioning System) devices available today are navigational tools used to find specific location data, and are many times more accurate than any previous system known to man. GPS watches,
Continue readingOn the Go: Portable GPS Systems that You can Take with You
At one time Global Positioning System (GPS) technology was far from accessible to the public for everyday use. If one wanted to use GPS systems technology, it was necessary to purchase expensive computer
Continue readingThe First GPS Receivers
Soon after 1978, the NAVSTAR GPS (Navigation Satellite Timing and Ranging Global Positioning System) became operational in the United States. This was the first Global Positioning System (GPS) and was
Continue readingGPS Coordinates Help Pinpoint a Position on Earth
GPS coordinates can be used to pinpoint the location of many landmarks, including a vehicle when necessary. You may wonder how these GPS coordinates are used to locate your vehicle. The simplest method
Continue readingGlobal Positioning System (GPS): Navigating the World Since 1978
The Global Positioning System (GPS), first developed in 1978 by the United States Department of Defense, has become a vital tool in navigation, land-surveying, and map making. Each year, the United States
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