Garmin GPS Training – Bronze level

The Global Positioning System (GPS) was developed by the United States Department of Defense as a reliable means for accurate navigation. They orbit the earth at a very high altitude of approximately 12,500 miles. What is GPS? GPS receivers take this information and use triangulation to calculate the user's exact location GPS Satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit It is based on a network of 24 active satellites They transmit signals to earth.

Its totally FREE to use How GPS works Using GPS technology you can determine Location (Where you are) Velocity (Speed you are travelling) Time It can be used 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in any weather conditions anywhere in the world. For optimum performance, they need to see the sky GPS Receivers are line –of- sight instruments

How can GPS help you? A GPS Can give the answers to the following Where Am I? How do I get there? Where should I be? Where did I go last time? Am I on Course? How fast am I going?

Getting a position Fix (2D and 3D fixes) 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. With four or more satellites, the receiver can determine the user's 3D position = (latitude, longitude and altitude). Horizontal and Vertical Positioning A GPS receiver must be locked on to the signal of at least three satellites to calculate a 2D position (latitude and longitude) and ability to track movement.

The accuracy of GPS Example of 5 Metre Accuracy A GPS Will give you current position accuracy Typically +/- 15 metres 95% of the time Less than 7 metres 50% of the time +/- 4-5 metres : Typical positioning of new generation GPS Receivers. 5 Metres

The basic principles of GPS Navigation

Waypoints Routes Tracks Goto’s Track Logs Trackback Headings and Bearings Digital Maps All GPS Receivers offer the following

What is a Waypoint? Waypoints are chosen positions, points, co-ordinates or landmarks on the surface of the earth. They may be check points on a route or significant ground features, such as a camp or car park, a fork in a trail, or a favourite viewpoint. Waypoints can be stored on a GPS Receiver and on a computer. These are also locations you may want to return to later. Also, waypoints may be entered directly by marking a point at the current position of the unit, giving it a name, and then saving the point.

What is a GoTo? A GOTO is a route consisting of one leg - Straight line navigation or as the crow flies With your current position being the start of the route. And a single defined waypoint as the destination.

1)A route is a series of waypoints and GOTO’s – linked together to create a path to follow. What is a Route?

A route is a series of waypoints and GOTO’s – linked together to create a path to follow. What is a Track?

What is Track Log? These points will be strung together on the map page to see where you have been. Track Logs are points automatically stored when you are moving It’s the electronic equivalent of laying down a “breadcrumb” trail to mark your path

What is TracBack? TracBack is a feature that allows you to return along a previously travelled path or route without marking any waypoints When you are ready to return to where you started from, the GPS will look at the 100’s or 1000’s of tracklog points It then take the most significant 30 points and turns them into a route to lead you back to your starting point

Why Choose Garmin GPS Receivers? Heritage and brand quality – We make GPS. Garmin design and manufacture all of their products. Designed and tested for Outdoor use Fully Waterproof All Garmin Outdoor GPS use easily accessible Batteries – AA or AAA All Garmin products are designed to be Intuitive and easy to use. Unrivalled after sales support – UK Based Call Centre So why wouldn’t you?

eTrex 10 – Personal GPS Geocaching: Great entry level device for Geocachers. Geocaching: Great entry level device for Geocachers. PC Connection: Supplied with USB Cable for easy interface PC Connection: Supplied with USB Cable for easy interface 1000 Waypoints 50 Routes Track log points 1000 Waypoints 50 Routes Track log points Power: Runs on AA batteries 25 Hours battery life Power: Runs on AA batteries 25 Hours battery life Typical customer: Non mapping GPS for entry level Hill walker. Or as a back up unit Typical customer: Non mapping GPS for entry level Hill walker. Or as a back up unit Design: 2.2 inch screen 6 Button design. Design: 2.2 inch screen 6 Button design.

eTrex 20 – Birdseye Select Bundle PC Connection: Supplied with USB Cable for easy interface PC Connection: Supplied with USB Cable for easy interface Mapping: Supplied with Garmin Birdseye Select voucher Mapping: Supplied with Garmin Birdseye Select voucher 2000 Waypoints 200 Routes Track log points 2000 Waypoints 200 Routes Track log points Power: Runs on AA batteries 25 Hours battery life Power: Runs on AA batteries 25 Hours battery life Typical customer: Mapping GPS for entry level Hill walker. Typical customer: Mapping GPS for entry level Hill walker. Design: 2.2 inch Colour screen 6 Button design. Design: 2.2 inch Colour screen 6 Button design.

eTrex 30 – Birdseye Select Bundle Sensors: Includes a barometric altimeter and electronic compass Sensors: Includes a barometric altimeter and electronic compass Mapping: Supplied with Garmin Birdseye Select voucher Mapping: Supplied with Garmin Birdseye Select voucher 2000 Waypoints 200 Routes Track log points 2000 Waypoints 200 Routes Track log points Power: Runs on AA batteries 25 Hours battery life Power: Runs on AA batteries 25 Hours battery life Typical customer: Mapping GPS for Intermediate level Hill walker. Typical customer: Mapping GPS for Intermediate level Hill walker. Design: 2.2 inch Colour screen 6 Button design. Design: 2.2 inch Colour screen 6 Button design.

Oregon 450 – GB Discoverer Bundle Sensors: Includes a barometric altimeter and electronic compass Sensors: Includes a barometric altimeter and electronic compass Mapping: Supplied with Full GB 1:50K Ordnance Survey Mapping Mapping: Supplied with Full GB 1:50K Ordnance Survey Mapping 2000 Waypoints 200 Routes Track log points 2000 Waypoints 200 Routes Track log points Power: Runs on AA batteries 17 Hours battery life Power: Runs on AA batteries 17 Hours battery life Typical customer: Advanced GPS unit for Hill walking and multi activity use. Typical customer: Advanced GPS unit for Hill walking and multi activity use. Design: 3.2 inch Touch screen design, gives ease of use and navigation through menu’s. Design: 3.2 inch Touch screen design, gives ease of use and navigation through menu’s.

GPSmap 62s – GB Discoverer Bundle Sensors: Includes a barometric altimeter and electronic compass Sensors: Includes a barometric altimeter and electronic compass Mapping: Supplied with Full GB 1:50K Ordnance Survey Mapping Mapping: Supplied with Full GB 1:50K Ordnance Survey Mapping 2000 Waypoints 200 Routes Track log points 2000 Waypoints 200 Routes Track log points Power: Runs on AA batteries 20 Hours battery life Power: Runs on AA batteries 20 Hours battery life Typical customer: Professional GPS unit for High level Hill walking and Expedition use. Typical customer: Professional GPS unit for High level Hill walking and Expedition use. Design: 2.6 screen 8 buttons Rugged design Option for external antenna Design: 2.6 screen 8 buttons Rugged design Option for external antenna

Montana 600 – GB Discoverer Bundle Sensors: Includes a barometric altimeter and electronic compass Sensors: Includes a barometric altimeter and electronic compass Mapping: Supplied with Full GB 1:50K Ordnance Survey Mapping Mapping: Supplied with Full GB 1:50K Ordnance Survey Mapping 4000 Waypoints 200 Routes Track log points 4000 Waypoints 200 Routes Track log points Power: Runs on AA batteries or Lithium-Ion 22 Hours (AA) 17 Hours (Lithium) Power: Runs on AA batteries or Lithium-Ion 22 Hours (AA) 17 Hours (Lithium) Typical customer: Professional GPS unit for Hill walking, in-car and multi activity use. Typical customer: Professional GPS unit for Hill walking, in-car and multi activity use. Design: 4.2 Inch Touch screen Portrait or landscape display Design: 4.2 Inch Touch screen Portrait or landscape display

Mapping Products Available Basecamp – Trip planning software GB Discoverer – Ordnance Survey mapping Birdseye Select – Downloadable mapping Garmin’s Geocaching Website

Basecamp Garmin Basecamp is a FREE piece of software which you can download from Garmin.com. The software allows you to view the map from any Garmin Mapping GPS on your PC or Mac. You can view your route in 2D or 3D and view elevation profiles for what you are about to go and do. Allow planning of Waypoints, Routes and Tracks – which can then be downloaded to the GPS Unit must be plugged into the computer to view the map or by a card reader Garmin Basecamp is the management software for all mapping applications

Navteq road mapping is embedded underneath all of the OS Mapping – This enables the use of Turn-by-turn mapping on the GPS Receivers Miniscale 1:1 million scale mapping provides simple backdrop mapping, covering the whole of Great Britain 1:250,000 Scale Raster mapping combines roads, railways and other key features. Offers a great backdrop of the whole country – England, Scotland and Wales. Landranger 1:50,00 Scale Raster mapping – It offers clear detail on roads, footpaths, woods, water features and height contours. What does the supplied GB Disoverer contain?

Birdseye Select This service allows Garmin users to download customised sections of maps for compatible handheld devices. Mapping also available for Ireland, Germany, France, North America and Kompass branded maps for Austria in addition to the Eastern Alps (Southern Germany/Northern Italy), and Switzerland. Birdseye select allows to download 1:25k Ordnance Survey Mapping directly to your unit. A £20 voucher enables the download of 600 sqkm – wherever you want in Great Britain.

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