Thursday, May 14, 2009

Garmin Handheld GPS Receivers for all Outdoor Activities

By LaZinnia Manley

Using a Garmin Handheld GPS receiver can enhance all your outdoor activities. There is one that will fit any outdoor sport you enjoy. Garmin Handheld GPS receivers are adaptable for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, Geocaching and most any other activity you can think of.

You can select a Garmin Handheld GPS with the data storage and mapping capabilities you desire for your GPS needs. All Garmin Handheld GPS units are powered by batteries that can be replaced easily and economically. Most units use two or three AA batteries and usually are good for at least one days usage before needing replacing.

Garmin Handheld GPS units use satellites orbiting the earth at distances of 12,000 miles above the earth for transmitting signals to the receiver for position, travel speed and elevation data. There are twenty four Navstar satellites in orbit and GPS units used by consumers receive data from at least three of these satellites for each position calculation they show on the data screen. It requires at least four of these satellites for an altitude calculation by a GPS receiver.

Obstructions such as tall buildings, canyon walls or even tree cover can be a problem for receiving GPS signals from satellites. Garmin Handheld GPS receivers are the worlds best at receiving and locking in on satellite signals. Without receiving signals a GPS receiver is useless.

With Garmin Handheld GPS receivers you are able to save or download as many as 500 waypoints or destinations. By linking these together you create a map or trail of the route you want to take. You can be as creative as you wish. GPS units allow multiple possibilities for all your excursions.

Garmin Handheld GPS receivers allow you to download or upload data from your PC. You can save data for future use or share data with others. Geocaching is one sport that requires sharing data to participate. Garmin Handheld GPS receivers vary in total memory and mapping capabilities but are very versatile.

TrackBac is a Garmin patented technology that allows you to retrace your trip by following the route displayed on your screen. You also are able to share data with other Garmin users wirelessly in the field. You can send them your location if you wish. By sharing data you can inform others of your location if you need help.

By using the Garmin Handheld GPS to set your waypoints, routes, and tracks you can then upload them to your computer for future use as well as being able to share with other Garmin users. It is common for GPS users to share their data with others to enjoy outdoor activities. With a Garmin Handheld GPS receiver a hiker can explore the outdoors at will and never worry about becoming lost or venturing into unsafe territory.

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