GPS Systems

With thousands of satellites soaring just out of earth’s atmosphere, you may wonder just what they can do for you. Many satellites provide television or telephone service, and some can even provide internet access–but the satellites that will be most useful to someone who loves the out-of-doors will be the Global Positioning Satellites. These are precise instruments that orbit the earth, keeping track of exactly where they are above the earth.

With a GPS unit, then, you can determine exactly where you are based on the position of the satellites. Conspiracy theorists can rest easy, though–a satellite doesn’t know where you are…in fact, it can’t! With just one point of reference, there’s no way for a satellite (or a GPS unit) to calculate your location.

What your GPS system does is sends a signal into the stratosphere asking satellites where they are. Once the three nearest satellites have responded with their locations, your GPS system calculates where you are. This method of triangulation means that only you know what your location is–each satellite just knows where it is, and shares that info with your system.

At GPS For You, we have the widest selection of GPS systems for every walk of life. Whether you’re looking for a marine, car or handheld GPS unit, we’ve got the best brands at the best prices, every day. Give us a call today, and we’ll help you choose the unit that is best suited to your lifestyle and needs, so you can go exploring without any fear of ever getting lost again!

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