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  • What is GPS and how can it be used?  By : Angie Carter
    GPS stands for Global Positioning System and was initially designed to be used by the U.S. military and is operated by the U.S. Defense Department. This system consists of 24 satellites, these satellites are 12,000 miles above us, are constantly moving in a precise orbit.
  • How to choose a GPS  By : Angie Carter
    The first thing to decide is how you plan on using a GPS, and the second is how much you plan on spending on a GPS.
  • On The Move  By : Brad Traynham
    This holiday season, you should be thinking about buying more than shirts, ties, and socks as gifts for those you care about. With so many uses for GPS navigation systems, you will be able to find a gift that is not only interesting and exciting, but is also a functional tool that can be used while driving, walking, boating, camping, skiing, hiking, and in one's home office.
  • NTP Server Static GPS Antenna Systems  By : David Evans
    This article provides an overview of GPS for NTP server timing applications and describes the equipment used to install a GPS antenna in a static location.
  • How to use the GPS Clock  By : David Evans
    This article discusses how the GPS clock can be used to provide an accurate timing reference for computers and computer networks. The GPS system is often used for computer timing applications, such as NTP time servers and accurate timing references.
  • Use your GPS Tracking System For So Many Things  By : Tommy Cooper
    Step outside your own front door and in all likelihood Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have impacted on your daily life in some way. It could be that rush hour taxi ride across town or perhaps that weekend fishing trip. Originally developed by the US military, GPS tracking systems have a wide array of practical uses for the consumer. For more information see www.21tip.com
  • Essentials for Buying a GPS  By : Peter Mason
    Due to the nature of the activity, hiking can pose some risks and challenges. Among them, getting lost is probably the most common since hikers throw caution to the wind and think that it won't happen to them. Experienced hikers will tell you that tracking your hike and planning your route are as essential as bringing proper equipment and provisions. The best tool you can use is a Global Positioning System or GPS, which uses satellites to locate your position no matter where you are.

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