WHAT IS GPS?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defence. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. There are no subscription fees or set-up charges to use GPS.
HOW IT WORKS
GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit signal information to earth. GPS receivers take this information and use triangulation to calculate the user's exact location. Essentially, the GPS receiver compares the time a signal was transmitted by a satellite with the time it was received. The time difference tells the GPS receiver how far away the satellite is. Now, with distance measurements from a few more satellites, the receiver can determine the user's position and display it on the unit's electronic map.
A GPS receiver must be locked on to the signal of at least three satellites to calculate a 2D position (latitude and longitude) and track movement. With four or more satellites in view, the receiver can determine the user's 3D position (latitude, longitude and altitude). Once the user's position has been determined, the GPS unit can calculate other information, such as speed, bearing, track, trip distance, distance to destination, sunrise and sunset time and more.
Oh and just for the record - When you switch on your handheld GPS receiver, and it tells you that it is searching for satellites, don’t look up into the sky expecting to see these satellites!
Garmin Zumo 500 / 550
The all-new motorcycle navigator Zumo 500. The Garmin Zumo is the first fully featured, no-compromises GPS navigator designed exclusively for motorcyclists. Specific features of the new Zumo include Blue tooth wireless technology. This feature allows users to place hands-free mobile phone calls when paired with a compatible phone that has Blue tooth wireless technology. Incoming calls are answered by simply tapping the Zumo’s screen and speaking through the helmet mic or optional external mic.
At GPSWORLD, they would like you to enjoy your GPS as much as possible and want to ensure that you use it to its full potential. A GPS is not only a toy but a tool and can save you lots of time and money. GPS World will not just sell you a GPS but will first establish your needs and then advise you and guide you to purchase the correct model and software.
They will also help with the installation of the software and if you are in the Cape Town area they will do it for you. They will also advise you on the mounting possibilities in your vehicle and possible problems with certain vehicle makes and provide the solution for the problem. They can do your GPS set-up and provide you with basic training so that you actually use your GPS.
They can post to any place within South Africa.
And they promise to beat any price within South Africa.
They are also highly recommended by AVNIC TRADING ( Garmin GPS South Africa)
Garmin GPSMAP 276C
The GPSMAP 276C is an all-in-one, versatile, colour chart plotter and automobile navigator — perfect for land or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-colour TFT display that's easy to read in bright sun along with a built-in base map and auto routing to provide you with turn-by-turn directions to the marina for a day of boating.
Mounting Bracket for Garmin Quest to fit onto BMW R 1200 GS
