GPS receiver - Revision history

Cacheatnight: added link to delorme page

2011-04-04T18:16:48Z

added link to delorme page

2009-03-27T20:07:18Z

‎Maps

2008-09-22T00:41:55Z

GPS receivers moved to GPS receiver: use the singular, so authors can make it plural if they want

2008-09-09T10:53:29Z

‎Electronic Compass

2008-09-09T10:52:55Z

‎Can't Live Without

2008-04-07T01:17:07Z

arrow navigation (copy edit)

2008-04-06T08:00:56Z

‎Bare Essentials

2007-11-17T22:17:11Z

‎Bare Essentials

2007-11-17T22:13:40Z

‎Basic Description

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‎Electronic Compass

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 ==Manufacturer Specific==
-*[[Magellan]]
+*[[Delorme]]
 *[[Garmin]]
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 *[[Lowrance]]
-*[[Bluetooth]]
+*[[Magellan]]
 *[[Trimble]]
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 ==== Maps ====
 Most mid to higher end GPS units allow you to add real-world maps of different flavors to your units.  The types of maps can be detailed roads and streets, topo maps with detailed topographical features, or both.  The area your unit can hold is determined by the amount of data that will fit in the unit's memory.  Some units have removable memory so you can use large data sets or swap smaller ones out for others.
 ==== Autorouting ====

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 ==== Electronic Compass ====
-Units that don't have a built-in magnetic compass rely on the movement of the unit to deterimine direction. Thus, when you are sitting still, it has no clue.  When you stop and turn in any direction, the unit cannot tell you which way to proceed until you start moving again.  An electronic compass will tell you which way the unit is pointed regardless of movement.  Some cachers forego the electronic compass for a good magnetic compass because the GPS-based option is more expensive than a good old-fashioned magnetic compass.  Packing a manual compass is good advice anyway, in case one's GPS fails.
+Units that don't have a built-in magnetic compass rely on the movement of the unit to determine direction. Thus, when you are sitting still, it has no clue.  When you stop and turn in any direction, the unit cannot tell you which way to proceed until you start moving again.  An electronic compass will tell you which way the unit is pointed regardless of movement.  Some cachers forego the electronic compass for a good magnetic compass because the GPS-based option is more expensive than a good old-fashioned magnetic compass.  Packing a manual compass is good advice anyway, in case one's GPS fails.
 === Summary ===

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 === Can't Live Without ===
-Be careful of the most inexpensive units because they do not include a data cable that hooks up to your computer.  You will want a data cable to reduce time entering coordinates and errors inputing them manually.  Many a new cacher, and even expereinced, has been frustrated when inadvertantly entering the wrong coordinates.
+Be careful of the most inexpensive units because they do not include a data cable that hooks up to your computer.  You will want a data cable to reduce time entering coordinates and errors inputing them manually.  Many a new cacher, and even experienced, has been frustrated when inadvertantly entering the wrong coordinates.
 Another nice feature is mapping screen.  The map will give you an overhead map that helps you get your bearings.  Most modern units will have some sort of mapping screen.  This is not to be confused with a mapping unit which will have detailed real-world maps includes roads, rivers, and more.

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 ==Selecting a GPS for Geocaching==
 === Bare Essentials ===
-The bare essentials for a GPS unit ([[Glossary#G|GPSr]]) used to hunt a geocache are: (1)the ability to input and display user coordinates to three decimal places for the minutes, and (2)the use of [[WGS-84]] (NAD-83) datum.  While some have successfully hunted caches with units that don't meet these minimums, they do have some difficulties.  All consumer grade units sold in the last few years will meet these minimums. You will also need an arrow navigation. Some car only geocaches can not be used.
+The bare essentials for a GPS unit ([[Glossary#G|GPSr]]) used to hunt a geocache are: (1)the ability to input and display user coordinates to three decimal places for the minutes, and (2)the use of [[WGS-84]] (NAD-83) datum.  While some have successfully hunted caches with units that don't meet these minimums, they do have some difficulties.  All consumer grade units sold in the last few years will meet these minimums.
 === Can't Live Without ===
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 Another nice feature is mapping screen.  The map will give you an overhead map that helps you get your bearings.  Most modern units will have some sort of mapping screen.  This is not to be confused with a mapping unit which will have detailed real-world maps includes roads, rivers, and more.
 === Advanced Features ===

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 [[category:basics]]
 ==Basic Description==
-A GPS receiver for our purposes is a small, hand-held electronics device used to receive multiple satellite signals to determine our position pratically anywhere on the globe.  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gps Further detail]  Accurancy of GPS receivers vary depending on a number of factors including time of day, weather, satellite geometry, [[WAAS]] signals, and more.  Many geocachers allow the GPS to get them close and then use [[Glossary#F|The Force]] to guide them the rest of the way.
+A GPS receiver, for our purposes, is a small hand-held electronic device that receives multiple satellite signals to determine its position pratically anywhere on the globe.  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gps Further detail]  The accuracy of GPS receivers varies depending on a number of factors, including time of day, weather, obstructions (trees, buildings, etc.), satellite geometry, [[WAAS]] signals, and more.  Many geocachers allow their GPSr to get them close to a target, and then use [[Glossary#F|The Force]] to guide them the rest of the way.
-Units prices can range from a little under $100 (and falling) to more than $500.
+Units prices can range from a under $100 to more than $500.
 ==Selecting a GPS for Geocaching==